Τα μέλη του εργαστηρίου έχουν δημοσιεύσει περισσότερες από 130 εργασίες σε επιστημονικά περιοδικά με κριτές. Ενδεικτικά παρουσιάζονται παρακάτω μερικές:

1. Nelios, G., Prapa, I., Mitropoulou, G., Kompoura, V., Balafas, E., Kostomitsopoulos, N., Yanni, A. E., Kourkoutas, Y. Assessment of immobilized Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus OLXAL-1 cells on oat flakes for functional regulation of the intestinal microbiome in a Type-1 diabetic animal model. Foods, 2024, 13, 4134. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13244134.

2. Prapa, I., Pavlatou, C., Kompoura, V., Nikolaou, A., Stylianopoulou, E., Skavdis, G., Grigoriou, M. E., Kourkoutas, Y. A novel wild type Lacticaseibacillus paracasei strain suitable for the production of functional yoghurt and Aryan products. Fermentation, 2025, 11, 37 https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation11010037.

3. Prapa, I., Kompoura, V., Pavlatou, C., Nelios, G., Mitropoulou, G., Kostomitsopoulos, N., Plessas, S., Bezirtzoglou, E., Karathanos, V. A., Yanni, A. E, Kourkoutas, Y. Effects of free or ιmmobilized Pediococcus acidalactici ORE5 on Corinthian currants on gut microbiome of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Microorganisms, 2024, 12, 2004. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12102004.

4. Somalou, P., Ieronymaki, E., Feidaki, K., Prapa, I., Stylianopoulou, E., Spyridopoulou, K., Skavdis, G., Grigoriou, M. E., Panas, P., Argiriou, A., Tsatsanis, C., Kourkoutas, Y. Novel wild-type Pediococcus and Lactiplantibacillus strains as probiotic candidates to manage obesity-associated insulin resistance. Microorganisms, 2024, 12, 231. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12020231.

5. Kompoura, V., Karapantzou, I., Mitropoulou, G., Parisis, N. A., Gkalpinos, V. K., Anagnostou, V. A., Tsiailanis, A. D., Vasdekis, E. P., Koutsaliaris, I. K., Tsouka, A. N., Karapetsi, L., Madesis, P., Letsiou, S., Florou, D., Koukkou, A-I., Barbouti, A., Tselepis, A. D., Kourkoutas, Y., Tzakos, A. G. Exploiting the beneficial effects of Salvia officinalis extracts in human health and assessing their activity as potent functional regulators of food microbiota. Food Chem, 2024, 441, 138175. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.138175.

6. Stylianopoulou, E., Daviti, A., Giourou, V., Gerasimidi, E., Nikolaou, A., Kourkoutas, Y., Grigoriou, M. E., Paleologou, K. E., Skavdis, G. Assessment of the anti-amyloidegenic properties of essential oils and their constituents in cells using a whole-cell recombinant biosensor. Brain Sci, 2024, 14, 35. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/brainsci14010035.

7. Kolypetri S., Kostoglou D., Nikolaou A., Kourkoutas Y., Giaouris E. Chemical composition, antibacterial and antibiofilm actions of oregano (Origanum vulgare hirtum) essential oil against Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria monocytogenes. Foods, 2023, 12, https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12152893.

8. Mitropoulou, G., Kompoura, V., Nelios, G., Kourkoutas, Y. Pathogenic biofilm removal potential of wild-type Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus Pathogens, 2023, 12, 1449. https:// doi.org/10.3390/pathogens12121449.

9. Matzourani, I., Nikolaou, A., Kourkoutas, Y., Alexopoulos, A., Plessas, S. Biotechnological features of a functional non-dairy mixed juice fermented with Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Fermentation, 2023, 9, 489. https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation9050489.

10. Nelios, G., Prapa, I., Nikolaou, A., Mitropoulou, G., Yanni, A., Kostomitsopoulos, N., Kourkoutas, Y. Cereals and fruits as effective delivery vehicles of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus through gastrointestinal tract. Appl Sci, 2023, 13, 8643. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13158643.

11. Pavlatou, C., Nikolaou, A., Prapa, I., Tegopoulos, C., Plessas, S., Grigoriou, M. E., Bezirtzoglou, E., Kourkoutas, Y. Effect of immobilized Pediococcus acidilactici ORE5 cells on pistachio nuts on the functional regulation of the novel katiki Domokou-type cheese microbiome. Appl Sci, 2023, 13, 8047. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13148047

12. Mitropoulou, G., Stavropoulou, E., Vaou, N., Tsakris, Z., Voidarou, C., Tsiotsias, A., Tsigalou, C., Taban, B. M., Kourkoutas, Y., Bezirtzolgou, E. Insights into antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory applications of plant bioactive compounds. Microorganisms, 2023, 11, 1156. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11051156

13. Karapantzou, I., Mitropoulou, G., Prapa, I., Papanikolaou, D., Charovas, V., Kourkoutas, Y. Physicochemical changes and microbiome associations during vermicomposting of winery waste. Sustainability, 2023, 15, https://doi.org/10.3390/su15097484

14. Nikolaou, A., Santarmaki, V., Mitropoulou, G., Sgourοs, G., Kourkoutas, Y. Novel low-alcohol Sangria-type wine products with immobilized kefir cultures and essential oils. Microbiol Res, 2023, 14, 543-588. https://doi.org/10.3390/microbiolres14020038.

15. Kompoura, V., Prapa, I., Vasilakopoulou, P. B., Mitropoulou, G., Nelios, G., Balafas, E., Kostomitsopoulos, N., Chiou, A., Karathanos, V. A., Bezirtzoglou, E., Kourkoutas, Y., Yanni, A. E. Corinthian currants supplementation restores serum polar phenolic compounds, reduces IL-1beta, and exerts beneficial effects on gut microbiota in the streptozotocin-induced Type-1 diabetic rat. Metabolites, 2023, 13, https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13030415.

16. Gkalpinos, V. K., Anagnostou, V. A., Mitropoulou, G., Kompoura, V., Karapantzou, I., Fasoulis, C. K., Vasdekis, E. P., Kourkoutas, Y., Tzakos, A. G. Aloysia citrodora extracts cultivated in Greece as antioxidants and potent regulators of food microbiota. Appl Sci, 2023, 13, 3663. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13063663.

17. Nelios, G., Nikolaou, A., Papazilakis, P, Kourkoutas, Y. Developing new high-protein-content traditional-type Greek yoghurts based on Jersey cow milk. Dairy, 2023, 4, 235–248. https://doi.org/10.3390/dairy4010017.

18. Prapa, I., Nikolaou, A., Panas, P., Tassou, C., Kourkoutas, Y. Developing stable freeze-dried functional ingredients containing wild-type presumptive probiotic strains for food systems. Appl. Sci, 2023, 13, 630. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13010630.

19. Nikolaou, A., Mitropoulou, G., Nelios, G., Kourkoutas, Y. Novel functional grape juices fortified with free or immobilized Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus OLXAL-1. Microorganisms, 2023, 11, 646. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11030646.

20. Mileriene, J., Serniene, L, Kasparaviciene, B., Lauciene, L., Kasetiene, N., Zakariene, G., Kersiene, M., Leskauskaite, D., Viskelis, J., Kourkoutas. Y., Malakauskas, M. Exploring the potential of acid whey cheese supplemented with apple pomace and GABA-producing indigenous Lactococcus lactis strain. Microorganisms, 2023, 11, 436. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11020436.