Cluster analysis of genotypically characterized Lactobacillus species based on physicochemical cell surface properties and their relationship with adhesion to hexadecane

Authors

Stephanie L. Irvine, Brescia University College
Ruben Hummelen, Brescia University College
Sharareh Hekmat, The University of Western Ontario
Caspar W. N. Looman, The University of Western Ontario
J. Dik F. Habbema, Erasmus MC
Gregor Reid, Erasmus MC

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2010

Journal

Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology

Volume

44

Issue

9

First Page

e201

Last Page

e205

URL with Digital Object Identifier

10.1097/MCG.0b013e3181d8fba8

Abstract

To evaluate the long term effect of yogurt supplemented with Lactobacillus rhamnosus Fiti on the immune function (CD4 count) of people living with HIV/AIDS. Gastrointestinal infections and the leakage of microbial products from the gut have a profound impact on the deterioration of the immune system among people living with HIV/AIDS. Among persons not infected with the virus, probiotics can prevent gastrointestinal infections and restore an effective gut barrier, suggesting they might have a beneficial effect on the immune function of people living with HIV/AIDS. © 2010 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.