Overview

Internationally renown authors cover the latest issues of this highly topical subject, providing an authoritative review of important aspects of current research and applications and in particular focusing on novel issues and developing technology. The chapters of this book contain state-of-the-art commentaries on all aspects of probiotics, prebiotics and the gut microflora. There is a particular emphasis on the possible application of probiotics and prebiotics to specific health problems of humans. Acknowledged experts in the field of microflora analysis cover advanced technologies and genomics that will aid in our understanding of the gut microflora. Written by leading experts in the field, each chapter affords a critical insight to a particular topic, reviews current research, discusses future direction and aims to stimulate discussion. Topics covered include the genomics of probiotic microorganisms, the developing technologies for analysis of gut microorganisms, evaluation and future potential of prebiotic substances, and the potential for disease prevention in humans by probiotic organisms. An essential text for all microbiologists, health professionals, biotechnologists, pharmaceutical companies, dairy and food scientists.

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Author:   G. W. Tannock
Publisher:   Caister Academic Press
Imprint:   Caister Academic Press
Weight:   0.709kg
ISBN:  

9780954246419

ISBN 10:   0954246411
Pages:   341
Publication Date:   01 July 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Probiotics and prebiotics: where are we going? Gerald W. Tannock - Chapter 2. Fluorescence in situ hybridisation as a tool in intestinal bacteriology. Hermie J. M. Harmsen and Gjalt W. Welling - Chapter 3. From composition to functionality of the intestinal microflora. Sergey R. Konstantinov, Nora Fitzsimon, Elaine E. Vaughan, and Antoon D. L. Akkermans - Chapter 4. Genus- and species-specific PCR primers for the detection and identification of bifidobacteria. Takahiro Matsuki, Koichi Watanabe, and Ryuichiro Tanaka - Chapter 5. Prebiotic oligosaccharides: evaluation of biological activities and potential future developments. Robert A. Rastall and Glenn R. Gibson - Chapter 6. Prebiotics and calcium bioavailability. Kevin Cashman - Chapter 7. The possible role of probiotic therapy in inflammatory bowel disease. Michael Schultz and Heiko C. Rath - Chapter 8. Gut microflora and atopic disease. Clare S. Murray and Ashley Woodcock - Chapter 9. Genomic perspectives on probiotics and the gastrointestinal microflora. Olivia E. McAuliffe and Todd R. Klaenhammer - Chapter 10. Intestinal microflora and homeostasis of the mucosal immune response: implications for probiotics? Stephanie Blum and Eduardo J. Schiffrin

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