Roles of intestinal bacteroides in human health and diseases

Bacteroides, an abundant genus in the intestines of mammals, has been recently considered as the next generation probiotics (NGP) candidate due to its potential role in promoting host health. However, the role of Bacteroides in the development of intestinal dysfunctions such as diarrhea, inflammator...

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Published in:Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 2021, Vol.61 (21), p.3518-3536
Main Authors: Wang, Chen, Zhao, Jianxin, Zhang, Hao, Lee, Yuan-Kun, Zhai, Qixiao, Chen, Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bacteroides
Colorectal carcinoma
Diarrhea
Glucose metabolism
Inflammatory bowel diseases
Intestine
Lipid metabolism
Lipids
mechanism
opportunistic pathogenic anaerobe
probiotic candidate
Probiotics
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Summary:Bacteroides, an abundant genus in the intestines of mammals, has been recently considered as the next generation probiotics (NGP) candidate due to its potential role in promoting host health. However, the role of Bacteroides in the development of intestinal dysfunctions such as diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, and colorectal cancer should not be overlooked. In the present study, we focused on nine most widely occurred and abundant Bacteroides species and discussed their roles in host immunity, glucose and lipid metabolism and the prevention or induction of diseases. Besides, we also discussed the current methods used in the safety evaluation of Bacteroides species and key opinions about the concerns of these strains for the future use.
ISSN:1040-8398
1549-7852
DOI:10.1080/10408398.2020.1802695