New Insights on Antiviral Probiotics: From Research to Applications
| AUTHOR | Al Kassaa, Imad |
| PUBLISHER | Springer (07/13/2018) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
This book focuses on probiotics with antiviral activities. The "antiviral probiotic" is a new concept in medical sciences. Recently, studies have shown that antiviral probiotics can fight or prevent viral infections in many ways. The immunomodulation of mucosal immunity, production of antiviral compounds, virus trapping and the use thereof as vaccination vectors are the principal modes of action of antiviral probiotics. The author dedicates an entire chapter of the book to discussing the methods and techniques used to assess the antiviral activity of probiotic strains and their metabolites.
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ISBN-13:
9783319842158
ISBN-10:
3319842153
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
119
Carton Quantity:
0
Country of Origin:
NL
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Life Sciences - Microbiology
Science | Microbiology
Science | Immunology
Dewey Decimal:
616.904
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This book focuses on probiotics with antiviral activities. The "antiviral probiotic" is a new concept in medical sciences. Recently, studies have shown that antiviral probiotics can fight or prevent viral infections in many ways. The immunomodulation of mucosal immunity, production of antiviral compounds, virus trapping and the use thereof as vaccination vectors are the principal modes of action of antiviral probiotics. The author dedicates an entire chapter of the book to discussing the methods and techniques used to assess the antiviral activity of probiotic strains and their metabolites.
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