Parabacteroides, a promising candidate for the next generation of probiotics, plays a significant role in various diseases. In this review, we provide a comprehensive examination of the biological properties of Parabacteroides, summarize its effects on host health and potential associations with diseases, and discuss unresolved scientific questions regarding this genus. Our aim is to offer novel insights for the development of targeted gut microbiota interventions and their translational applications.
Liu et al. (2025) studied this question.