Description |
1 online resource (xix, 596 pages) : illustrations |
Contents |
Probiotic microorganisms -- Selection and maintenance of probiotic microorganisms -- Genetic modification of probiotic microorganisms -- Role of probiotics in health and diseases -- Mechanisms of probiotics -- Commercially available human probiotic microorganisms -- Prebiotics |
Summary |
Since the publication of the first edition in 1999, the science of probiotics and prebiotics has matured greatly and garnered more interest. The first handbook on the market, Handbook of Probiotics and Prebiotics: Second Edition updates the data in its predecessor, and it also includes material topics not previously discussed in the first edition, including methods protocols, cell line and animal models, and coverage of prebiotics. The editors supplement their expertise by bringing in international experts to contribute chapters. This second edition brings together the information needed for the successful development of a pro- or prebiotic product from laboratory to market. -- Publisher website |
Notes |
Revised edition of: Handbook of probiotics / Yuan-Kun Lee [and others] 1999 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Food -- Microbiology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Intestines -- Microbiology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Microorganisms -- Therapeutic use -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Probiotics -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Bacterial Physiological Phenomena.
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Food, Formulated.
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Probiotics -- pharmacology.
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Probiotics -- therapeutic use.
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Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Lee, Y. K. (Yuan Kun)
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Salminen, Seppo.
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ISBN |
0470432616 (electronic bk.) |
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1613448678 (electronic bk.) |
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9780470432617 (electronic bk.) |
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9781613448670 (electronic bk.) |
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(cloth) |
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