Overview

The two previous books Probiotics, The Scientific Basics and Probiotics 2, Applications and Practical Aspects covered the general area of probiotics and their uses. The present volume focuses on the important and rapidly expanding subject of immunomodulation by intestinal microorganisms and brings together the results and opinions of leading researchers from all over the world. >Roy Fuller has a long experience in probiotics research and is widely acclaimed for his contribution to this subject. Gabriela Perdigon is a highly regarded research scientist specializing in the gut immune system and its stimulation by microbial food supplements. They bring to the compilation a depth of knowledge and analysis, which assures the book of serious consideration by all workers in probiotics and related disciplines. Probiotics 3 is required reading for microbiologists, clinicians, food scientists, dieticians and nutritionists. It should be present on the shelves of libraries at all universities and biological research establishments.

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Author:   R. Fuller ,  G. Perdigón
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
Weight:   0.475kg
ISBN:  

9789048154296

ISBN 10:   9048154294
Pages:   276
Publication Date:   01 December 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1. Mucosal immunity.- 2. Adjuvants for mucosal vaccines.- 3. Influence of resident intestinal microflora on the development and functions of the intestinal-associated lymphoid tissue.- 4. Antitumour activity of lactic acid bacteria.- 5. Modification of viral diarrhoea by probiotics.- 6. Modulation of the immune response of the immunosuppressed host by probiotics.- 7. Modulation of cytokine expression by lactobacilli and its possible therapeutic use.- 8. Bioactive peptides from fermented foods: their role in the immune system.- 9. Mechanisms involved in the immunostimulation by lactic acid bacteria.- 10. Probiotic bacteria as live oral vaccines. Lactobacillus as the versatile delivery vehicle.- Conclusions.

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Roy Fuller is a private consultant in intestinal microecology, operating from Reading, UK Gabriela Perdigón is Professor in the Immunology Department of Tucumán University, Argentina.

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