Search for dissertations about: "Lactobacillus reuteri"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 29 swedish dissertations containing the words Lactobacillus reuteri.
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6. Improving the functional properties of Lactobacillus reuteri
Abstract : Lactobacillus reuteri is one of the most clinically studied probiotic bacteria. It has e.g. been shown to reduce the incidence and alleviate infantile colic and acute diarrhoea in children aged 3-60 months. READ MORE
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7. Homopolysaccharide metabolism in Lactobacillus reuteri and Pediococcus parvulus
Abstract : This thesis deals with the central carbohydrate metabolism and exopolysaccharide (EPS) formation in two different lactic acid bacteria (LAB): Lactobacillus reuteri and Pediococcus parvulus. LAB are traditionally used as starter cultures in the food industry. In general, LAB harbours one glycolytic pathway converting carbohydrates into lactic acid. READ MORE
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8. Can Lactobacillus Reuteri Prevent Allergic Disease in Early Childhood?
Abstract : Background: An altered microbial exposure may be partly responsible for the increase of allergic diseases in populations with a western lifestyle. Activation of the immune system by microbes early in life is probably required for an accurate maturation of the immune system. READ MORE
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9. Bio-based C-3 Platform Chemical: Biotechnological Production and -Conversion of 3-Hydroxypropionaldehyde
Abstract : Demands for efficient, greener, economical and sustainable production of chemicals, materials and energy have led to development of industrial biotechnology as a key technology area to provide such products from bio-based raw materials from agricultural-, forestry- and related industrial residues and by-products. For the bio-based industry, it is essential to develop a number of building blocks or platform chemicals for C2-C6 chemicals and even aromatic chemicals. READ MORE
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10. Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Lactobacillus from initial adherence to effects on human cells
Abstract : The causative agent of gonorrhoea Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonococcus) colonises the urogenital tract epithelia. The vaginal tract microbiota of healthy females is dominated by Lactobacillus species. In paper I, the ability of lactobacilli to protect cervical cells against gonococcal adherence was investigated. READ MORE