Un état des lieux actualisé des connaissances sur la flore microbienne d'intestin et son rôle dans la physiologie digestive et dans le traitement des pathologies. ©Electre 2024
The human body-a master at adaptation-has learnt how to exploit to its own advantage the many and various species which compose the gut microflora and which mediate multiple physiological roles: fermentation; immunoregulatory activity; effects on intestinal motility, vascularisation and trophicity; and defences against infectious agents. It is the relationship between host and microflora that defines the "intestinal ecosystem". However, balance in this ecosystem is fragile and its perturbation is involved in the pathogenesis of diverse digestive conditions.
In recent years, the importance of the microflora has inspired a great deal of research based on the tools of modern molecular biology, microbiology and medicine. Moreover, the old idea of positively modulating an unbalanced microflora or inducing beneficial effects by administering selected, live microorganisms has seen a resurgence of interest with the development of the concept of "probiotic" microorganisms.
The purpose of this profoundly multidisciplinary volume is to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date review of what is known about the gut microflora and its impact on digestive physiology and pathology for physicians, pharmacists, veterinarians, researchers and students interested in this fascinating subject.
Paru le : 13/07/2006
Thématique : Anatomie - Physiologie
Auteur(s) : Non précisé.
Éditeur(s) :
John Libbey Eurotext
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Contributeur(s) : Editeur scientifique (ou intellectuel) : Jean-Claude Rambaud - Editeur scientifique (ou intellectuel) : - Editeur scientifique (ou intellectuel) : - Editeur scientifique (ou intellectuel) :
Série(s) : Non précisé.
ISBN : Non précisé.
EAN13 : 9782742005857
Reliure : Relié
Pages : XVII-247
Hauteur: 25.0 cm / Largeur 18.0 cm
Épaisseur: 2.1 cm
Poids: 835 g
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