Gastroprotective effects of Pediococcus acidilactici GKA4 and Lactobacillus brevis GKL93 against ethanol-induced gastric ulcers via regulation of the immune response and gut microbiota in mice

Excessive alcohol consumption is a significant pathogenic factor involved in the initiation of noninfectious gastric ulcers. Probiotics based on a specific strain can mitigate gastric damage. However, the protective effects...