Pushpak Dahiya, Sangeeta Kumari, Manya Behl, Aakash Kashyap, Deeksha Kumari, Kalpana Thakur, Mamta Devi, Neelam Kumari, Neelam Kaushik, Abhishek Walia, Arvind Kumar Bhatt, Ravi Kant Bhatia
Heavy metal pollution is a significant global health concern, posing risks to both the environment and human health. Exposure to heavy metals happens through various channels like contaminated water, food, air, and workplaces, resulting in severe health implications. Heavy metals also disrupt the gut's microbial balance, leading to dysbiosis characterized by a decrease in beneficial microorganisms and proliferation in harmful ones, ultimately exacerbating health problems. Probiotic microorganisms have demonstrated their ability to adsorb and sequester heavy metals, while their exopolysaccharides (EPS) exhibit chelating properties, aiding in mitigating heavy metal toxicity...
May 11, 2024: Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins