Functional and probiotic attributes of an indigenous isolate of Lactobacillus plantarum.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Probiotic microorganisms favorably alter the intestinal microflora balance, promote intestinal integrity and mobility, inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria and increase resistance to infection. Probiotics are increasingly used in nutraceuticals, functional foods or in microbial interference treatment. However, the effectiveness of probiotic organism is considered to be population-specific due to variation in gut microflora, food habits and specific host-microbial interactions. Most of the probiotic strains available in the market are of western or European origin, and a strong need for exploring new indigenous probiotic organisms is felt.

Methods and findings

An indigenous isolate Lp9 identified as Lactobacillus plantarum by molecular-typing methods was studied

SUBMITTER: Kaushik JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2779496 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature