Book Description:
Probiotics are live microorganisms that beneficially influence human health. The majority of probiotics are found in the gastrointestinal tract and are mainly represented by lactobacilli and bifidobacteria. In this new book, the authors present current research in the study of the sources, types and health benefits of probiotics. Topics included in this compilation include the role of probiotics and dietary fibre on the modulation of human gut flora to a healthy flora; porcine toll-like receptors and their crosstalk with immunobiotics; probiotics in the prevention and treatment of elderly disease; probiotic cheeses; antibiotic resistance and probiotics; and probiotics in maternal and early infant nutrition. (Imprint: Nova Biomedical)

Table of Contents:
Preface

Role of Probiotics and Dietary Fibre in Maintaining Healthy Gut Flora;pp. 1-52
(W.M.A.D.B. Fernando, Steve H. Flint, Institute of Food Nutrition and Human Health, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand, and others)

Porcine Toll-Like Receptors and their Crosstalk with Immunobiotics: Impact in the Regulation of Gut Inflammatory Immunity;pp. 53-84
(Julio Villena, Hisashi Aso, Susana Alvarez, Haruki Kitazawa, Food Immunology Group, Laboratory of Animal Products Chemistry, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan, and others)

Lactobacillus Plantarum: Functional Characteristics for Probiotic Applications;pp. 85-104
(Miriam Zago, Domenico Carminati, Giorgio Giraffa, CRA-FLC, Lodi, Italy)

Probiotics in the Prevention and Treatment of Elderly Disease;pp. 105-128
(Fandi Ibrahim, Sofia D. Forssten, Functional Foods Forum, University of Turku, Turku, Finland, and others)

Probiotic Bacteria and Human Health: The Case of Probiotic Pecorino Cheese;pp. 129-146
(Marzia Albenzio, Antonella Santillo, Mariangela Caroprese, Department of Production and Innovation in Mediterranean Agriculture and Food Systems (PrIME), University of Foggia, Italy)

Probiotics against Enteric Infections: Mechanisms of Action and Experimental Evidence;pp. 147-163
(N.A. Castillo, C. Maldonado Galdeano, G. Perdigón, Centro de Referencia para Lactobacilos (CERELA-CONICET), San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina, and others)

Probiotics: A New Paradigm in the Management of Bacterial Vaginosis;pp. 165-179
(Abiola C. Senok, College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

Antibiotic Resistance and Probiotics: Roles, Mechanisms and Evidence;pp. 181-213
(Min-Tze Liong, Siok-Koon Yeo, Chiu-Yin Kuan, Wai-Yee Fung, Joo-Ann Ewe, School of Industrial Technology, Food Technology Division, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia)*

Probiotics in Maternal and Early Infant Nutrition;pp. 215-239
(Yolanda Sanz, Microbial Ecophysiology and Nutrition Group, Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Burjassot, Valencia, Spain)*

Index