Essays about: "Lactobacillus reuteri"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 26 essays containing the words Lactobacillus reuteri.

  1. 21. Lactobacilli in the gastrointestinal tract of dog and wolf : isolation, identification and characterization of L. reuteri

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Microbiology

    Author : Anton Pallin; [2012]
    Keywords : dog; wolf; microbiota; Lactobacillus reuteri; probiotics;

    Abstract : Since the first wolf was taken as a companion animal a lot have happened with the biology of these animals. Is it possible that changes in the gut microbiota of the domestic dog are involved in the increasing numbers of animals with gastrointestinal disorders? Probiotics have been proven to promote the immune system of dogs by increasing concentrations of neutrophils and monocytes, decreasing the fragility of erythrocytes and increasing the serum IgG concentrations. READ MORE

  2. 22. Glycerol to dairy calves : effects on intestinal health and fluid balance

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Emma Mellgren; [2011]
    Keywords : glycerol; dairy calves; fluid balance; Lactobacillus reuteri;

    Abstract : The bacterium Lactobacillus reuteri, which natural habitat is in the intestine of mammals and birds, uses glycerol as a substrate for production of the antimicrobial compound reuterin. Glycerol has been shown to decrease the number of Escherichia coli in human feces and it is believed to be due to in situ production of reuterin. E. READ MORE

  3. 23. Påverkan av probiotika på kariesbildande bakterier in vivo

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Microbiology

    Author : Carl Åkesson; [2010]
    Keywords : Streptococcus mutans; Lactobacillus reuteri; Probiotika; Karies; T-RFLP;

    Abstract : Abstract Cavities used to be a very common problem but over time humans have learned to take care of their teeth. However, there are still many who have problems. This problem is due to microorganisms and in particular the various streptococci and lactobacilli producing acids which loosens up the enamel on teeth. READ MORE

  4. 24. Q1U8S3 - a cousin to Majastridin

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Akademin för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Andreas Ottosson; [2009]
    Keywords : Majastridin; Q1U8S3;

    Abstract : The aim of this work was to determine if the protein Majastridin found in the proteobacterium Rhodobacter blasticus has a functional relative in the hypothetical protein Q1U8S3/ B3XNV1 found in Lactobacillus reuteri. To be able to study the protein, it was overexpressed in  E. coli-cells and purified. As a starting material, the L. READ MORE

  5. 25. Studies of the Diversity of Lactobacillus spp. in Fecal Samples Using PCR and Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis

    University essay from Institutionen för klinisk och experimentell medicin

    Author : Charlotte Strandgren; [2008]
    Keywords : denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis; intestinal microflora; Lactobacillus diversity; PCR; probiotics;

    Abstract : Allergic diseases, for example asthma and eczema, are nowadays considered belonging to the most common chronic diseases amongst children in the West, but the cause for this increase in allergy prevalence is unknown. Since studies have indicated a connection between children's exposure of microorganisms during infancy and risk of developing allergic disease, it is suggested that this exposure is a crucial factor in question of allergy development or not. READ MORE