Adhesion Properties of Lactic Acid Bacteria on Intestinal Mucin

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are Gram-positive bacteria that are natural inhabitants of the gastrointestinal (GI) tracts of mammals, including humans. Since Mechnikov first proposed that yogurt could prevent intestinal putrefaction and aging, the beneficial effects of LAB have been widely demonstrated...

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Main Authors: Keita Nishiyama, Makoto Sugiyama, Takao Mukai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-09-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/4/3/34