Human Anatomy - Gross Anatomy, Biology - Bacteriology, Anatomy, Internal Medicine
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Overview
Human Colonic Bacteria provides a comprehensive summary of the biological significance of the large intestinal microbiota in terms of its activities, composition, and role in host health. The book contains contributions from a group of internationally recognized authors, all active researchers in their particular fields. It discusses some of the important advances in colonic microbiology from a functional perspective. This timely volume contributes toward a wider perception of the colon in terms of its relevance for human health, as well as underlining its nutritional, physiological, and ecological diversity.Editorials
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As well as discussing some newer areas of research such as molecular biology and probiotics, the eleven chapters of this volume gather contributions on microbial ecology, carbohydrate, protein, short chain fatty acid, host glycoprotein, and gas metabolism. Remaining sections discuss toxicology, infections, and inflammatory bowel disease. Includes a few b&w illustrations and two pages of color plates. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
March 13, 1995
Publisher
Boca Raton : CRC Press, c1995.
Pages
304
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780849345241