Collins, a pioneer of synthetic biology and Core Faculty member at the Wyss Institute, is also the William F
Both probiotics and prebiotics have a variety of biological actions, including outcompeting pathogenic microorganisms in the digestive tract, inactivating harmful metabolites, producing powerful bioactive molecules (short-chain fatty acids), modulating immune and metabolic signaling, improving overall digestive tract function, and enhancing central nervous system effects through the gutbrain axis
Antioxidants, such as glutathione, donate electrons to free radicals
Other techniques including immunohistochemistry and immunogold can further evaluate the levels of the various antioxidant enzymes in tissues and cells
BPC-157 has shown particular promise in gastrointestinal applications, while TB-500 has demonstrated potential cardiovascular benefits