The Various Healthcare Applications of the Genus <em>Lactobacillus</em>
<p id="p1">The genus <em><italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">Lactobacillus</italic></em> is a heterogeneous group of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) with important implications in biotechno...
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| Formato: | Capítulo de libro |
| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2024
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/89682 |
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| Sumario: | <p id="p1">The genus <em><italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">Lactobacillus</italic></em> is a heterogeneous group of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) with important implications in biotechnology. It is a predominant microorganism in the world of gastrointestinal health, but various other uses are being explored. They have long been considered in the generally recognized as safe (GRAS) category by the Food and Drug Authority (FDA). They have been extensively used in fermentation and there is growing interest regarding their use in gut health, vaccine production, and biomedical innovation. This chapter highlights the application of lactobacilli in healthcare.</p> |
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| ISBN: | 978-0-85014-354-6 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.115299 |