The genomics of probiotic intestinal microorganisms.
An intestinal population of beneficial commensal microorganisms helps maintain human health, and some of these bacteria have been found to significantly reduce the risk of gut-associated disease and to alleviate disease symptoms. The genomic characterization of probiotic bacteria and other commensal intestinal bacteria that is now under way will help to deepen our understanding of their beneficial effects.
Salminen
Seppo
S
Functional Foods Forum, University of Turku, FIN-20014 Turku, Finland. seppo.salminen@utu.fi
Nurmi
Jussi
J
Gueimonde
Miguel
M
D001419:Bacteria / Q000235:genetics*; D018407:Bacterial Physiological Phenomena; D005260:Female; D041981:Gastrointestinal Tract / Q000382:microbiology; D015894:Genome, Human; D023281:Genomics; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007422:Intestines / Q000382:microbiology*; D008895:Milk, Human; D009035:Mothers; D019936:Probiotics / Q000145:classification*; D013559:Symbiosis / Q000502:physiology