The potential role of adherence factors in probiotic function in the gastrointestinal tract of adults and pediatrics: a narrative review of experimental and human studies
Frida Gorreja, W. Allan Walker
Abstract
: Adhesion structures may be important for probiotic function.Need to systematically determine physical characteristics of probiotics before selecting for clinical trials.Probiotics may be genetically engineered to add to clinical efficacy.
Topics & Concepts
ProbioticDysbiosisBiologyGastrointestinal tractImmunologyClinical trialImmune systemGut floraMicrobiologyBioinformaticsBacteriaGeneticsBiochemistryProbiotics and Fermented FoodsGut microbiota and healthInfant Health and Development