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A practical encyclopaedia giving information on the unique characteristics and applications of one of the most useful groups of bacteria. Topics covered include: new phylogenetic taxonomy elaborated by modern methods of molecular biology; the peculiarities of the genetic, antimutagenic and reactive properties of propionibacteria in organisms inactivated by different stress factors; the unusual fermentation mechanism, linked with a short chain of electron transport, which generates more energy than the normal modes of fermentation; new functions of vitamin B12 in constructive metabolism, and the ability of B12-deficient cells to switch from an anaerobic to an aerobic style of existence, including the molecular regulation of this metamorphosis; production of new bacteriocins and new means of propionic acid production, revealing strains producing large quantities of porphyrins, NO and superoxide dismutase; new bacterial combinations for starters in cheese-making and ensilage, increasing the regions of their practical applications; and immunomodulating properties of propionibacteria, and the probiotic characteristics that make them an object of medical and veterinary interest.

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Author:   L.I. Vorobjeva
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   1999 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.340kg
ISBN:  

9780792358848

ISBN 10:   0792358848
Pages:   292
Publication Date:   30 September 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Historical Background.- 1. The Genus Propionibacterium.- 2. Genetic Studies in Propionibacteria.- 3. Transformations of Energy.- 4. Biosynthetic Processes and Physiologically Active Compounds.- 5. Significance of Vitamin B12 to Propionibacteria.- 6. Immobilized Cells.- 7. Economic and Medical Applications.- Conclusion.- References.

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