The Role of Cell Surface Architecture of Lactobacilli in Host-Microbe Interactions in the Gastrointestinal Tract
Lactobacillus species can exert health promoting effects in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) through many mechanisms, which include pathogen inhibition, maintenance of microbial balance, immunomodulation, and enhancement of the epithelial barrier function. Different species of the genus Lactobacillu...
| Published in: | Mediators of Inflammation |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2013-01-01
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/237921 |