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Research Title Carbohydrate and Protein Hydrolytic Activities and Stress Tolerance of Putative Probiotic Isolatess
Researcher(s) Suerte M. Baranda, Arc Josam J. Racho, Marvielyn P. Olivar, Jimmbeth Zenila P. Fabia, Ma. Joy Theresa Agcaoili, Peter James I. Gann, Shiela Grace Jalani, Shirley C. Agrupis, Dionisio S. Bucao
Research Category Program
Research Status continuing
Duration Jan 03, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025
Commodity
Research Site(s)
Source of Fund(s) CHED
Brief Description
Malnutrition is a global concern that agitates the world. In the Philippines, it is a continued pursuit to solve the problem by the different health units and concerned institutions. Local plant resource utilization is increased to help address this epidemiology. However, local species including Nypa fruticans, Bambusa spinosa, D. luzonensis, D. hispida, D. esculenta var. spinosa, Benincasa hispida, Allium sativum, and Syzigium cumini are understudied for probiotic isolation. Hence, this study resulted in local plant-derived probiotic microorganisms with phenotypic profile (colony and cell morphologies), biochemical characteristics, safety evaluation, stress tolerance profile, and carbohydrate and protein hydrolytic activities. The isolates showed the (1) typical characteristics of probiotics (cocci/bacilli/coryneform shape, gram +, catalase -, γ-hemolysis), (2) versatility in a range of pH, NaCl, and temperature conditions, and (3) enhancement of carbohydrate and protein digestion, confirmed through biochemical assay. The findings will serve as a springboard for the development of food and pharmaceutical products as probiotics are significant components with health benefits, including boosted gastrointestinal health and immune system, leading to good overall health and wellbeing. 
Expected Output
 phenotypic profile (colony and cell morphologies), biochemical characteristics, safety evaluation, stress tolerance profile, and carbohydrate and protein hydrolytic activities. 
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