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Progress in genomics, metabolism and biotechnology of bifidobacteria.
Cronin, Michelle Ventura, Marco Fitzgerald, Gerald F van Sinderen, Douwe
Cronin, Michelle
Ventura, Marco
Fitzgerald, Gerald F
van Sinderen, Douwe
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Date
2012-01-31T16:39:42Z
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Bifidobacterium/*classification/genetics/*metabolism
Biotechnology
Breast Feeding
Female
Fermentation
Genomics
Humans
Infant
Intestines/metabolism/microbiology
Probiotics/therapeutic use
Biotechnology
Breast Feeding
Female
Fermentation
Genomics
Humans
Infant
Intestines/metabolism/microbiology
Probiotics/therapeutic use
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Abstract
Members of the genus Bifidobacterium were first described over a century ago and were quickly associated with a healthy intestinal tract due to their numerical dominance in breast-fed babies as compared to bottle-fed infants. Health benefits elicited by bifidobacteria to its host, as supported by clinical trials, have led to their wide application as probiotic components of health-promoting foods, especially in fermented dairy products. However, the relative paucity of genetic tools available for bifidobacteria has impeded development of a comprehensive molecular understanding of this genus. In this review we present a summary of current knowledge on bifidobacterial metabolism, classification, physiology and genetics and outline the currently available methods for genetically accessing and manipulating the genus.
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eng
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1879-3460 (Electronic)
0168-1605 (Linking)
0168-1605 (Linking)
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10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2011.01.019
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21320731