Probiotics 2

Applications and practical aspects

Inbunden, Engelska, 1997

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This second volume on probiotics builds on the first volume which explained the scientific basis, covering practical aspects and the beneficial and therapeutic effects of positive manipulation of an individual's gut flora. It provides recent information for microbiologists, nutritionists and dieticians, food scientists, gastroenterologists and physicians.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum1997-06-30
Mått155 x 235 x 17 mm
Vikt509 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor212
Upplaga1997
FörlagChapman and Hall
ISBN9780412736100

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1 Introduction.- 1.1 Development of Commercial Preparations.- 1.2 Factors Affecting the Response.- 1.3 Future Developments.- 1.4 Conclusions.- 1.5 References.- 2 Probiotics and Intestinal Infections.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Human Colonic Microbiota and Homeostasis.- 2.3 Infections of the Intestinal Tract.- 2.4 Attachment.- 2.5 Use of Probiotics against Intestinal Infections.- 2.6 Probiotics and Viral Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract.- 2.7 Modulation of the Host Response to Infection.- 2.8 Effects of Probiotics in Infants.- 2.9 Prebiotics and Synbiotics.- 2.10 References.- 3 Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhoea: Treatments by Living Organisms given by the Oral Route (Probiotics).- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhoea and Pseudomembranous Colitis.- 3.3 Treatments by Living Organisms.- 3.4 Search for New Oral Treatments by Probiotics.- 3.5 Acknowledgements.- 3.6 References.- 4 Lactose Maldigestion.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Lactose Metabolism.- 4.3 Methods to Study Lactose Digestion.- 4.4 Digestion and Tolerance of Fermented Dairy Products in Lactose-Intolerant Subjects.- 4.5 Mechanisms for the Better Tolerance and Digestion of Lactose from Fermented Dairy Products.- 4.6 Clinical Applications of Probiotics or Fermented Milks in the Field of Lactose Maldigestion or Intolerance.- 4.7 Comments and Conclusions.- 4.8 References.- 5 Antimutagenic and Antitumour Activities of Lactic Acid Bacteria.- 5.1 Introduction.- 5.2 Antimutagenic Activity of Lactic Acid Bacteria.- 5.3 Antitumour Activity of Lactic Acid Bacteria.- 5.4 References.- 6 Stimulation of Immunity by Probiotics.- 6.1 Introduction.- 6.2 Microflora, Probiotics and Immunity.- 6.3 Endogenous Microflora.- 6.4 Morphology of Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue.- 6.5 Intra-Epithelial Lymphocyte Compartment.- 6.6 Lamina Propria Lymphocyte Compartment.- 6.7 Antigen Presentation in the Gut.- 6.8 Effector Response in the Gut.- 6.9 Modulation of Gut Functions by Immune Networks.- 6.10 Modulation of Cytokine Production by Probiotics.- 6.11 Modulation of Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue by Probiotics.- 6.12 Modulation of Macrophage Functions by Probiotics.- 6.13 Modulation of Resistance towards Salmonella Typhimurium by Probiotics.- 6.14 Modulation of Autoimmunity by Probiotics.- 6.15 Role of Probiotics in the Treatment of Human Infections.- 6.16 Pathogenic Potential of Probiotics.- 6.17 References.- 7 Probiotics in Cattle.- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 Baby Calves.- 7.3 Beef Cattle.- 7.4 Lactating Cows.- 7.5 Market Penetration of Probiotics.- 7.6 How do Probiotics Work in Cattle?.- 7.7 Conclusions.- 7.8 References.- 8 Intervention Strategies: The use of Probiotics and Competitive Exclusion Microfloras against Contamination with Pathogens in Pigs and Poultry.- 8.1 Introduction.- 8.2 Intestinal Flora and Gut Metabolism.- 8.3 Microflora and Colonization Resistance.- 8.4 Use of Probiotics.- 8.5 Use of Competitive Exclusion Microfloras in Poultry.- 8.6 Summary.- 8.7 References.