Influence of Maternal Bifidobacteria on the Development of Gut Bifidobacteria in Infants

Intestinal microbiota plays an important role in human health by influencing metabolic activities that result in the creation of energy and absorbable nutrients, a barrier to the colonization of pathogens, and stimulation of the immune system. The development of fecal microbiota in neonates is cruci...

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Main Authors: Hidenori Takahashi, Katsunaka Mikami, Moto Kimura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-06-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/5/6/629