Probiotics Biology, Genetics and Health Aspects /

Probiotic microorganisms have a long history of use, and their health benefits for hosts are well documented. This Microbiology Monographs volume provides an overview of the current knowledge and applications of probiotics. Reviews cover the biology and probiotic potential of the thoroughly studied...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Liong, Min-Tze (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2011.
Series:Microbiology Monographs, 21
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Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
Table of Contents:
  • Daniel Obed Otieno: Biology of prokaryotic probiotics
  • Sukanta Kumar Nayak: Biology of eukaryotic probiotics
  • Berit Hippe et al.: Detection and Identification of Probiotic Microorganisms and other Beneficial Organisms from the Human GI Tract
  • Benjamin D Huckle & Zhibing Zhang: Maintenance and protection of probiotics
  • TC Bamunuarachchige et al.: Genetic engineering of probiotic microorganisms
  • Wai-Yee Fung et al.: Roles of probiotic on gut health
  • Vivekananda Mandal and Narayan C Mandal: New health potentials of orally-consumed probiotic microorganisms
  • Siok-Koon Yeo et al.: Carriers of Probiotic Microorganisms
  • Benedetta Cinque et al.: Use of probiotics for dermal applications
  • István Siró: Challenges of beneficial health claims
  • Fumiaki Abe: Safety and regulation of probiotic foods and supplements
  • Caroline T. Yamaguishi et al.: Current market trends and future directions.