[HTML][HTML] Fecal microbiota in premature infants prior to necrotizing enterocolitis

V Mai, CM Young, M Ukhanova, X Wang, Y Sun… - PloS one, 2011 - journals.plos.org
Intestinal luminal microbiota likely contribute to the etiology of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC),
a common disease in preterm infants. Microbiota development, a cascade of initial …

[HTML][HTML] Distortions in development of intestinal microbiota associated with late onset sepsis in preterm infants

V Mai, RM Torrazza, M Ukhanova, X Wang, Y Sun… - PloS one, 2013 - journals.plos.org
Late onset sepsis (LOS) is a major contributor to neonatal morbidity and mortality, especially
in premature infants. Distortions in the establishment of normal gut microbiota, commensal …

Effects of almond and pistachio consumption on gut microbiota composition in a randomised cross-over human feeding study

M Ukhanova, X Wang, DJ Baer, JA Novotny… - British Journal of …, 2014 - cambridge.org
The modification of microbiota composition to a ‘beneficial’ one is a promising approach for
improving intestinal as well as overall health. Natural fibres and phytochemicals that reach …

[HTML][HTML] Intestinal microbial ecology and environmental factors affecting necrotizing enterocolitis

RM Torrazza, M Ukhanova, X Wang, R Sharma… - PloS one, 2013 - journals.plos.org
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most devastating intestinal disease affecting preterm
infants. In addition to being associated with short term mortality and morbidity, survivors are …

[HTML][HTML] Probiotics (Lactobacillus gasseri KS-13, Bifidobacterium bifidum G9-1, and Bifidobacterium longum MM-2) improve rhinoconjunctivitis-specific quality of life in …

…, AM Burns, CT Rusch, A Federico, M Ukhanova… - The American Journal of …, 2017 - Elsevier
Background: Rhinoconjunctivitis-specific quality of life is often reduced during seasonal
allergies. The Mini Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (MRQLQ) is a validated tool …

Halogenated Phenazines that Potently Eradicate Biofilms, MRSA Persister Cells in Non‐Biofilm Cultures, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis

…, D Kallifidas, F Bai, M Ukhanova… - Angewandte …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Conventional antibiotics are ineffective against non‐replicating bacteria (for example, bacteria
within biofilms). We report a series of halogenated phenazines (HP), inspired by marine …

Bacteriophage administration significantly reduces Shigella colonization and shedding by Shigella-challenged mice without deleterious side effects and distortions …

V Mai, M Ukhanova, MK Reinhard, M Li… - …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
We used a mouse model to establish safety and efficacy of a bacteriophage cocktail,
ShigActive™, in reducing fecal Shigella counts after oral challenge with a susceptible strain. …

[HTML][HTML] The metabolizable energy of dietary resistant maltodextrin is variable and alters fecal microbiota composition in adult men

…, DT Gordon, WV Rumpler, M Ukhanova… - The Journal of …, 2014 - Elsevier
Resistant maltodextrin (RM) is a novel soluble, nonviscous dietary fiber. Its metabolizable
energy (ME) and net energy (NE) values derived from nutrient balance studies are unknown, …

[HTML][HTML] Bacteriophages reduce pathogenic Escherichia coli counts in mice without distorting gut microbiota

U Dissanayake, M Ukhanova, ZD Moye… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
We performed a study to (i) investigate efficacy of an Escherichia coli/Salmonella spp./Listeria
monocytogenes-targeting bacteriophage cocktail (tentatively named FOP) to reduce a …

Lactobacillus gasseri KS-13, Bifidobacterium bifidum G9-1, and Bifidobacterium longum MM-2 Ingestion Induces a Less Inflammatory Cytokine Profile and a …

…, T Culpepper, C Nieves Jr, M Ukhanova… - Journal of the …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Objective: This study determined whether older adults who consumed a probiotic mixture
would have a greater proportion of circulating CD4+ lymphocytes, altered cytokine production, …