Probiotic Bacteria and Postbiotic Metabolites: Role in Animal and Human Health (eBook)

This book covers all aspects of probiotic bacteria and their metabolites, as well as their role and significance in human and animal health. Given the role of probiotic bacterial strains in the production of short chain fatty acids, butyrate etc probiotics may be considered as an alternative approach for the prevention or treatment of intestinal dysbiosis, cancers, cardiovascular diseases, hypertensions. Additionally, the significance of probiotics added in aquaculture systems for improving health, performance and growth of aquatic organisms has been highlighted. In this book, the multi-functional role of probiotics and their post-biotic metabolites in improving overall health status of man and animals, is discussed. It is a comprehensive compilation useful for researchers, academics, veterinarians and students in the field of microbiology, food technology and biotechnology.

Dr Mojgani, Professor of Microbiology at Razi vaccine and Serum Research Institute, Iran, is renowned for her research work in the field of bacterial infectious diseases, probiotic, paraprobiotics and Postbiotics, conjugate and recombinant vaccines, etc. She has formulated and commercialized several Probiotic supplements for man and animals. Her continuous efforts, dedication and hard work in the field of Probiotic have led her to be recognized in the country as an eminent specialist in the field. Recently she has been awarded by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Agriculture for her novel approach providing efficient therapy for diarrheal diseases. Additionally, she is committee member at Iranian National Standard Organization, and National veterinary organization for writing and setting standards for Probiotic products.

Dr Mojgani has authored several Books in Persian language including Probiotics in Poultry Industry, Technology of Chicken Egg Yolk Antibodies, Bacteriocins; research to production, Probiogenics, and Probiotics and Postbiotics in Dairy and pharma industry

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This book covers all aspects of probiotic bacteria and their metabolites, as well as their role and significance in human and animal health. Given the role of probiotic bacterial strains in the production of short chain fatty acids, butyrate etc probiotics may be considered as an alternative approach for the prevention or treatment of intestinal dysbiosis, cancers, cardiovascular diseases, hypertensions. Additionally, the significance of probiotics added in aquaculture systems for improving health, performance and growth of aquatic organisms has been highlighted. In this book, the multi-functional role of probiotics and their post-biotic metabolites in improving overall health status of man and animals, is discussed. It is a comprehensive compilation useful for researchers, academics, veterinarians and students in the field of microbiology, food technology and biotechnology.