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Applications of Probiotic-Based Multi-Components to Human, Animal and Ecosystem Health: Concepts, Methodologies, and
Sonagnon Kouhounde1, Kifouli Adéoti2, Majid Mounir3
1Laboratoire des Sciences Biologiques Appliquées, Université Aube Nouvelle, Bobo-Dioulasso 01 BP 234, Burkina Faso.
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|September 23, 2022
Summary
Probiotic-based multi-component preparations offer broad health benefits across hosts. New analytical methods ensure their quality, stability, and traceability for diverse applications.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Analytical Chemistry
- Environmental Science
Background:
- Probiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics are popular microbial-based agents with diverse host benefits.
- Probiotic-based multi-component preparations combine probiotics/postbiotics with prebiotics and other agents.
- Characterizing these complex preparations requires advanced analytical tools for traceability and stability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a holistic overview of probiotic-based multi-component preparations.
- To discuss methodologies for analyzing and monitoring these complex bioactive agents.
- To highlight applications and action mechanisms in various health domains.
Main Methods:
- Review of concepts, methodologies, and applications of probiotic-based multi-component preparations.
- Introduction of thermogravimetry-differential scanning calorimetry (TGA-DSC) for thermophysical fingerprinting.
- Presentation of Advanced Testing for Genetic Composition (ATGC) for strain analysis up to subspecies level.
Main Results:
- Probiotic-based multi-component preparations are complex mixtures with wide-ranging applications.
- TGA-DSC and ATGC are presented as innovative tools for analyzing and monitoring these preparations.
- Selected applications in human, animal, plant, soil, and environmental health are discussed.
Conclusions:
- Probiotic-based multi-component preparations represent a significant area of bioactive agent research.
- Advanced analytical techniques are crucial for ensuring the quality and efficacy of these complex formulations.
- These preparations hold potential for improving health across multiple domains.
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