Projects
The potential of Lactobacillus exopolysaccharides and glycoproteins as safe vaccine adjuvants. University of Antwerp
Towards the application of Lactobacillus crispatus as live biotherapeutic product based on its broad-spectRUm antimicrobial activity. University of Antwerp
Effects of different strains of Lactobacillus plantarum on growth performance, immunity and tight junction in gnotobiotically grown Artemia Ghent University
To study the mechanism of action of different strains of Lactobacillus plantarum by their effects on growth performance, immune gene expression and tight junction in a gnotobiotic Artemia model system in presence and absence of Vibrio harveyi challenge.
The Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG Embp adhesin as a gateway for new formulations in the probiotic market. KU Leuven
The role of pili on Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in the interaction with macrophages and other immune cells KU Leuven
The human gastrointestinal tract is colonized by large numbers of microbes, referred to as the gut microbiota. This microbiota establishes a complex and bilateral interplay with local host cells such as epithelial and immune cells. Functions including contribution to digestion, pathogen exclusion, enhancement of the epithelial barrier functioning and immune system modulation have been attributed to these gut microorganisms. Their described ...
Functional analysis of exopolysaccharides in Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG. KU Leuven
Niche specificity and niche flexibility of lactobacilli: exploring novel adhesive mechanisms University of Antwerp
Vaginal lactobacilli in the prevention of HSV-2 infection. KU Leuven
Humans live in symbiosis with a tremendous number of bacteria, collectively referred to as the microbiota, that play a key role in several host physiological processes and health. While the gut microbiota has received plenty of attention the past decades, the vaginal microbiota is only recently gaining interest as a crucial player in female and reproductive health. The vaginal microbiota of most healthy women is generally dominated by ...