K. Beltran

Interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and Interleukin 10 (IL-10) Regulation Reduces Epithelial Inflammation in Mice Using a Topical Cream with Ficus minahassae

Inflammation is an immune response contributing substantially to morbidity and mortality. However, anti-inflammatory treatments present limitations including availability of resources, high costs, and adverse reactions. Here, we investigated the anti-inflammatory properties of a traditionally used medicinal indigenous...

Interleukin-1β and Interleukin-10 Regulation Reduces Epithelial Inflammation in Mice Using a Topical Cream with Ficus minahassae

Probiotic potential, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties of Lactobacillus spp. isolated from indigenous food plants in Ilocos Norte, Philippines

Purpose: To evaluate the in vitro probiotic, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties of Lactobacillus spp. isolated from Philippine indigenous food plants (IFPs) as potential sources of non-dairy probiotic strains.Methods: Four isolates were assessed for gastrointestinal tolerance across a pH range of 2.0 – 8.0 and a...