Biofilm Forming Lactobacillus: New Challenges for the Development of Probiotics

Biofilm Forming Lactobacillus: New Challenges for the Development of Probiotics

Probiotics are live bacteria, generally administered in food, conferring beneficial effects to the host because they help to prevent or treat diseases, the majority of which are gastrointestinal. Numerous investigations have verified the beneficial effect of probiotic strains in biofilm form, includ...

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Main Authors: María José Salas-Jara, Alejandra Ilabaca, Marco Vega, Apolinaria García
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-09-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
probiotics
biofilm
Lactobacillus
encapsulation
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/4/3/35

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