Lactobacillus plantarum
- Generic Name
- Lactobacillus plantarum
- Brand Names
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- Drug Type
- Biotech
- Chemical Formula
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- CAS Number
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- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- QFC21096ON
- Background
Lactobacillus plantarum is a member of Lactobacillus, or lactic acid bacteria, that it is widely used in the food industry as a microbial starter and probiotic microorganism. It is considered to be one of versatile species that carry out fermentative and metabolic processes, while exhibiting an antagonistic activity against pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms. L. plantarum produces different antimicrobial agents such as organic acids, hydrogen peroxide, diacetyl, bacteriocins, and antimicrobial peptides .
- Associated Conditions
- Gut Health, Infectious diarrhea, Trichomonas Vaginitis, Vaginal Infections, Vaginal Inflammation, Vulvovaginitis
- Associated Therapies
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Chronic stress accelerates colorectal cancer progression by disrupting the balance of gut
Research reveals chronic stress disrupts gut microbiota, accelerating colorectal cancer progression. Lactobacillus depletion under stress weakens immune response, while Lactobacillus plantarum supplementation during stress reduces tumor formation, suggesting potential therapeutic use in stress-related CRC.
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