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Honeybee probiotics: a comprehensive review of isolated microbial strains, functions, and future prospects.
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Narges Zamanian   , Mohammad Rabbani Khorasgani * , Shahram Dadgostar |
| Department of Cell and Molecular Biology and Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Science and Technologies, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran |
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| The health of honeybee colonies is threatened by several factors, including pathogens and antibiotic use. Probiotics emerge as a promising option to enhance bee health in cultured colonies. Probiotics demonstrate significant potential in enhancing the health of honeybees and regulating their gastrointestinal microbiota. The honeybee gut harbors a simple yet specialized microbial population comprising different bacterial families, including various genera within LAB and the relatively new subgroup FLAB. This review article aims to explore strains isolated with probiotic properties from honeybees and evaluate their potential applications. Evidence suggests that certain strains exhibiting characteristics such as high tolerance to acidic pH and bile salts, the ability to produce EPS, and a lack of hemolytic activity are suitable candidates for use as probiotic additives. Furthermore, some of these strains have shown potential in inhibiting key pathogens. Considering the economic and environmental significance of honeybees and the current threats to their well-being, the development of safe and effective probiotic supplements, based on the careful selection of strains, is essential. The application of these probiotics can not only offer a natural solution for promoting bee health but also pave the way for developing safe and sustainable products for human use. |
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| Keywords: Probiotic, Honeybee, Gut microbiota, Lactic acid bacteria, Lactobacillus |
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Type of Study: Review |
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