"Probiotics" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Live microbial DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS which beneficially affect the host animal by improving its intestinal microbial balance. Antibiotics and other related compounds are not included in this definition. In humans, lactobacilli are commonly used as probiotics, either as single species or in mixed culture with other bacteria. Other genera that have been used are bifidobacteria and streptococci. (J. Nutr. 1995;125:1401-12)
Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Probiotics".
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Probiotics" by people in Harvard Catalyst Profiles by year, and whether "Probiotics" was a major or minor topic of these publication.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1998 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2003 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2005 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| 2006 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 2009 | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| 2010 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2011 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 2012 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 2013 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 2014 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 2015 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 2016 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 2017 | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| 2018 | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| 2019 | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| 2020 | 11 | 5 | 16 |
| 2021 | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Below are the most recent publications written about "Probiotics" by people in Profiles.
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Safety and Effectiveness of Oral Nutraceuticals for Treating Acne: A Systematic Review. JAMA Dermatol. 2023 12 01; 159(12):1373-1382.
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Stressed to the Core: Inflammation and Intestinal Permeability Link Stress-Related Gut Microbiota Shifts to Mental Health Outcomes. Biol Psychiatry. 2024 Feb 15; 95(4):339-347.
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Lactate limits CNS autoimmunity by stabilizing HIF-1a in dendritic cells. Nature. 2023 Aug; 620(7975):881-889.
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Association of Hospital Adoption of Probiotics With Outcomes Among Neonates With Very Low Birth Weight. JAMA Health Forum. 2023 05 05; 4(5):e230960.
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Ability of Bifidobacterium breve 702258 to transfer from mother to infant: the MicrobeMom randomized controlled trial. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2023 07; 5(7):100994.
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The Beneficial Effects of Lactobacillus GG Therapy on Liver and Drinking Assessments in Patients with Moderate Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis. Am J Gastroenterol. 2023 08 01; 118(8):1457-1460.
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Live probiotic bacteria administered in a pathomimetic Leaky Gut Chip ameliorate impaired epithelial barrier and mucosal inflammation. Sci Rep. 2022 12 31; 12(1):22641.
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Functional response to a microbial synbiotic in the gastrointestinal system of children: a randomized clinical trial. Pediatr Res. 2023 Jun; 93(7):2005-2013.
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Single domain antibodies against enteric pathogen virulence factors are active as curli fiber fusions on probiotic E. coli Nissle 1917. PLoS Pathog. 2022 09; 18(9):e1010713.
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Probiotic as a Potential Gut Microbiome Modifier for Stroke Treatment: A Systematic Scoping Review of In Vitro and In Vivo Studies. Nutrients. 2022 Sep 05; 14(17).