The scientific basis for probiotic strains of Lactobacillus

Article Abstract:

A review of probiotic strains of Lactobacillus was conducted to determine any scientific evidence that may support their use in humans. The objective was to choose and investigate strains which have been tested thoroughly in vitro and in vivo, have substantial published information about them and have been demonstrated to have practical potential to sustain intestinal or urogenital health and to reduce the risk of infection. It is concluded that rigorous documentation is necessary before wider human usage could be considered.

Health aspects, Risk factors (Health), Evidence, Scientific, Scientific evidence (Law)

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Differentiation of Lactobacillus species by molecular typing

Article Abstract:

The characterization of several Lactobacillus species in clinical, health food and laboratory isolates using restriction fragment length polymorphisms methods is described. While ribotyping exhibited a more efficient and reliable result than chromotyping, plasmid typing displayed unreliable results in Lactobacillus species identification of vaginal isolates. Moreover, ribotyping also proves effective in accurately determining Lactobacillus colonization in the vagina.

Research, Causes of, Vaginal diseases

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Identification of collagen-binding proteins in Lactobacillus spp. with surface-enhanced laser desorption/ionization-time of flight ProteinChip technology

Article Abstract:

Research demonstrates the utility of the surface-enhanced laser desorption/ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry technique, in combination with ProteinChip technology, in the characterization of surfactants of clinical importance. Data reveal that the combination technique identifies biosurfactants produced by Lactobacillus species that contain collagen-binding proteins.

United States, Canada, Statistical Data Included, Usage, Semiconductor chips, Integrated circuits, Physiological aspects, Proteins, Collagen, Surface active agents, Time-of-flight mass spectrometry

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