A novel probiotic, Lactobacillus johnsonii 456, resists acid and can persist in the human gut beyond the initial ingestion period

Probiotics are considered to have multiple beneficial effects on the human gastrointestinal tract, including immunomodulation, pathogen inhibition, and improved host nutrient metabolism. However, extensive characterization of these properties is needed to define suitable clinical applications for pr...

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Main Authors: Michael J. Davoren, Jared Liu, Jocelyn Castellanos, Norma I. Rodríguez-Malavé, Robert H. Schiestl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-07-01
Series:Gut Microbes
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19490976.2018.1547612