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SUBMITTER: Zomer A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC2772463 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Zomer Aldert A Fernandez Matilde M Kearney Breda B Fitzgerald Gerald F GF Ventura Marco M van Sinderen Douwe D
Journal of bacteriology 20090904 22
Members of the genus Bifidobacterium are gram-positive bacteria that commonly are found in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of mammals, including humans. Because of their perceived probiotic properties, they frequently are incorporated as functional ingredients in food products. From probiotic production to storage and GIT delivery, bifidobacteria encounter a plethora of stresses. To cope with these environmental challenges, they need to protect themselves through stress-induced adaptive respons ...[more]