Among the many fermented foods we consume, kimchi is particularly known for containing a diverse range of lactic acid bacteria, which are believed to influence the activation of immune cells in the body.
In our research institute, we successfully isolated a bacterial strain that appears to enhance immune cell function. To evaluate its effect in the intestinal environment, we utilized the ODISEI-Gut platform.
Using this platform, we investigated how the strain behaves under disease-induced conditions and observed its role in modulating the gut environment. Based on these results, we plan to use the platform for the efficacy evaluation of additional isolated strains in future studies.