Probiotic Ferulic Acid Esterase Active Lactobacillus fermentum NCIMB 5221 APA Microcapsules for Oral Delivery: Preparation and in Vitro Characterization

Probiotics possess potential therapeutic and preventative effects for various diseases and metabolic disorders. One important limitation for the oral delivery of probiotics is the harsh conditions of the upper gastrointestinal tract (GIT) which challenge bacterial viability and activity. One propose...

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Main Authors: Catherine Tomaro-Duchesneau, Satya Prakash, Alain Labbé, Imen Kahouli, Mitchell L. Jones, Shyamali Saha, Meenakshi Malhotra, Michael Coussa-Charley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-02-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/5/2/236/