Sticky Solution for Identifying Effective Probiotics
Date: 25.11.2009
Scientists have crystallised a **protein** that may help gut bacteria bind to the gastrointestinal tract. The protein could be used by **probiotic** producers to identify strains that are likely to be of real benefit to people.
The protein was obtained from a strain of **Lactobacillus reuteri**, a lactic acid bacterium naturally found in the gastrointestinal tract. Lactic acid bacteria are the most common microorganisms used as probiotics.
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