Moringa oleifera; Promising Gut Microbiome Promotor, Immun-modulator and Natural Antimicrobial
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Moringa oleifera , antimicrobial , anticancer, microbiome, immunomodulationAbstract
Moringa oleifera, is a rich source of variant bioactive compounds, which exert remarkable immune-modulatory impacts by regulating immune cell activity and cytokine output. Interestingly, Moringa-derived water-soluble polysaccharides activate the gut-associated immune system through beneficial modulation of gut microbiota composition, increasing genera such as Muribaculaceae and Lactobacillus. Furthermore, M. oleifera exhibits potent antimicrobial capabilities by enhancing endogenous defenses, reactive oxygen species. In conclusion, underscore M. oleifera is potential to promote illness competing and immune function.Downloads
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