Beneficial microorganisms in medical and health applications /

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Imprint:	Cham ; New York : Springer, [2015] ©2015
Description:	1 online resource (viii, 261 pages).
Language:	English
Series:	Microbiology monographs ; Volume 28. 1862-5576 Microbiology monographs ; Volume 28.
Subject:	Microbiology. Microorganisms. Probiotics. Prebiotics. Microbiology. Microorganisms. Prebiotics. Probiotics.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11097058

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Other authors / contributors:	Liong, Min-Tze, editor.
ISBN:	9783319232133 3319232134 3319232126 9783319232126 9783319232126
Digital file characteristics:	text file PDF
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed December 17, 2015).
Summary:	This volume is devoted to the application of microorganisms in medical treatment and health protection. Topics discussed include the role of probiotics in immune modulation, in prevention of influenza, and in atopic dermatitis. Further chapters cover aspects such as the relation of the gut microbiome and stress, the immune system, the regulation of inflammation, the benefits of Bifidobacterium for infants, and bacteriocin in medical applications, as well as the use of in vitro models of the gastrointestinal tract, omics approaches for targeting microbial health potential and the production of hepatitis B vaccines. This volume will be of particular interest to scientists working in the fields of clinical medicine, applied microbiology, pharmacy and public health.
Other form:	Printed edition: 9783319232126
Standard no.:	10.1007/978-3-319-23213-3

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