The paper entitled “Postbiotics-A Step Beyond Pre- and Probiotic” was cited 156 times (number of citations of the paper from the Web of Science database). It was published in 2020 in the Nutrients journal (MNiSW score: 140; Impact Factor: 5,719 ). Co-authors of the article are MUW graduate students: Jakub Zółkiewicz and Aleksandra Marzec, and Dr. Marek Ruszczyński, assistant professor at the Department of Pediatrics UCC MUW.
The "Złota Kukułka" award-winning paper presents an in-depth analysis of the effects of postbiotics on the immune system of children and highlights their potential benefits in allergy prevention and therapy.
- Postbiotics, which are the metabolic products of probiotic bacteria, are a promising alternative for treating various conditions of inflammatory etiology, explains Wojciech Feleszko, MD, PhD. He adds: - The popularity of the article in the scientific community, confirmed by numerous citations, testifies to the timeliness and importance of this topic.
The research team described how postbiotics can modulate the immune response. The paper also discusses the various mechanisms of action of these substances, including their effects on gut microflora and modulation of inflammatory responses. In addition, the paper highlights the growing interest in postbiotics as new drugs - some of which are successfully used in practice and have a high safety profile with moderate therapeutic efficacy.
About "Złota Kukułka" prize
The "Złota Kukułka" prize is awarded through a competition. Papers affiliated with the university that have been cited at least 50 times (excluding self-citations) in the 5 years preceding the application can be submitted for the award. The prototype of the statuette was made by sculptor Jarosław Madej. Due to the type of bronze used, the statuette has a golden appearance, which reflects the name.
