Probiotics are defined as live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate
amounts, confer a health benefit on the host. There is now mounting evidence that selected …

Lactobacillus plantarum is a versatile lactic acid bacterium that is encountered in a range of
environmental niches, has a proven ability to survive gastric transit, and can colonize the …

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are a diverse group of Gram-positive, nonsporulating, low G+ C
content bacteria. Many of them have been given generally regarded as safe status. Over the …

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have a long history of safe exploitation by humans, being used for
centuries in food production and preservation and as probiotic agents to promote human …

Surface (S-) layers are crystalline arrays of proteinaceous subunits present as the outermost
component of cell wall in several species of the genus Lactobacillus, as well as in many …

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are promising vectors of choice to deliver active molecules to
mucosal tissues. They are recognized as safe by the World Health Organization and some …

Evidence is accumulating that lactobacilli influence the immune response in a strain-
dependent manner. This immunomodulatory capacity is important for the development of the …

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB), widely used in the food industry, are present in the intestine of
most animals, including humans. The potential use of these bacteria as live vehicles for the …

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB), widely used in the food industry, are present in the intestine of
most animals, including humans. The potential use of these bacteria as mucosal delivery …

There is now strong evidence to support the interest in using lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in
particular, strains of lactococci and lactobacilli, as well as bifidobacteria, for the development …