Probiotic Bacteria and Enteric Infections Cytoprotection by Probiotic Bacteria [Paperback]

Every day many people suffer from intestinal diseases. These disorders can result from pathogens like bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses, but the causes of non-infectious intestinal disorders and colorectal cancers remain to be elucidated. Disturbances to the normal gut flora (the microbiota) are central to the development of many, if not all, of these disorders. ?

Disturbed gut microbiota is a prelude to public health issues like travellers-, antibiotic- and Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and colorectal cancers.? This book discusses the way intestinal disorders affect the microbiota, how the disturbed microbiotal balance leads to enteric disorders and the ways to prevent these disorders.

Further his book explores the potential of?probiotics (live microorganisms that when ingested bring a health benefit) in treating enteric disorders by analysing the probiotic genome through proteomics, metabolomics and functional assays. Discussed is how the ingestion of specific microorganisms repairs the disturbed microbiota and subsequently ameliorates enteric disorders. Finally this book addresses how genetic engineering and biotechnology will contribute to the development of effective and safe designer probiotics.

Disturbances in the gut flora can be precursors to the development of intestinal disorders ranging from diarrhoea to irritable bowel syndrome and colorectal cancer. This volume explores the potential of probiotics in restoring the balance of microbiota.

Section I: Introduction and History of Probiotics.- 1. Probiotics: From the ancient wisdom to the actual therapeutical and nutraceutical perspective.- Section II: The Gut Microorganisms and Probiotics.- 2. The Intestinal Microbiota and Probiotics.- 3.?Ecology of Probiotics and Enteric Protection.- l£,