TY - GEN TY - GEN T1 - Probiotics Biology, Genetics and Health Aspects T2 - Microbiology Monographs, A2 - Liong, Min-Tze. A2 - Liong, Min-Tze. LA - English PP - Berlin, Heidelberg PB - Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer YR - 2011 ED - 1st ed. 2011. UL - http://discoverylib.upm.edu.my/discovery/Record/978-3-642-20838-6 AB - 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 prokaryotic genera Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, several eukaryotic microorganisms, probiotic strain characterization, and the analytical methods (such as FISH, microarray, and high throughput sequencing) required for their study. Further chapters describe the positive effects of probiotics on malabsorption disorders such as diarrhea and lactose intolerance, and document the clinical evidence of benefits in treating allergies and lung emphysema, and in dermatological applications. Also addresses are topics such as genetically engineered strains, new carriers for probiotics, protection techniques, challenges of health claims, safety aspects, and future market trends. OP - 330 CN - QR1-502 SN - 9783642208386 KW - Microbiology. KW - Food—Biotechnology. KW - Gastroenterology . KW - Food Science. KW - Gastroenterology. ER -