An Update on Lactobacillus
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2021) | Viewed by 18305
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Interests: probiotics; postbiotics; human microbiome; mechanisms of infections; hospital infections
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Dear Colleagues,
The Lactobacillus genus, comprising more than 200 species, is the largest and most diverse genus within the lactic acid bacteria. Lactobacillus species are part of the microbiota of humans and animals, including insects, and also plants. Thus, they are commonly found in a variety of food products from fruit and vegetables to a range of naturally and industrially fermented products. Taxonomy of the genus is in continuous development in relation to extensive research on their genetics, empowering their unusual versatility.
Some species of the Lactobacillus genus are among some of the most widely studied bacteria due to their commercial, industrial, and applied health potential as probiotics and postbiotics, but also as modulators of the host immune response. Just one member of the genus, L. rhamnosus GG (LGG), is perhaps one of the most studied bacterial strains in relation to health applications. The genus has been also extensively researched with regard to animal nutrition and new industrial applications based on bioengineering.
The aim of this Special Issue of Microorganisms is to present a collection of articles that provide a wide view on current research related to Lactobacillus bacteria. Manuscripts covering all aspects of basic and applied research on lactobacilli and their products are welcome.
Prof. Piotr B. Heczko
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Lactobacillus
- probiotics
- microbiota
- immune response
- human and animal nutrition
- fermentation
- food preservation
- plant microbiome
- stress resistance
- gene expression
- stress resistance
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