Encapsulation, with and without oil, of biofilm forming Lactobacillus fermentum UCO-979C strain in alginate-xanthan gum and its anti-Helicobacter pylori effect

Helicobacter pylori is a pathogenic bacterium and the main risk factor for gastric carcinoma. Presently it shows resistance to antibiotics and, therefore, it is important to find alternatives for prevention and treatment of this microorganism. Some probiotics, such as Lactobacillus fermentum strain...

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Main Authors: Marco Vega-Sagardía, Jorge Rocha, Katia Sáez, Carlos T. Smith, Cristian Gutierrez-Zamorano, Apolinaria García-Cancino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of Functional Foods
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S175646461830207X