Tannic acid-dependent modulation of selected Lactobacillus plantarum traits linked to gastrointestinal survival.
BACKGROUND: Owing to its antimicrobial properties dietary tannins may alter the functional efficacy of probiotic lactobacilli in the gastrointestinal (GI)-tract influencing their growth, viability and molecular adaptation to the intestinal environment. METHODS AND FINDINGS: The effects of tannic aci...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2013-01-01
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| Series: | PLoS ONE |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3679024?pdf=render |