AB-Kefir probiotics ameliorate dyslipidaemia and endothelial dysfunction in high-fat diet-induced obese rats

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2026-0028 | Journal eISSN: 2300-8733 (formerly 1642-3402) | Journal ISSN: 1642-3402

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Language: English

Submitted on: Mar 1, 2026

Accepted on: Sep 22, 2026

Published on: Nov 11, 2026

Published by: National Research Institute of Animal Production

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

Keywords:

AB-Kefir,

Endothelial dysfunction,

Obesity,

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© 2026 Yahkub Babatunde Mutalub, Ahmad Khusairi Azemi, Aida Hanum Ghulam Rasool, Tang Suk Peng, Lee Chia Chia, Siti Safiah Mokhtar, published by National Research Institute of Animal Production
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