Probiotics 3: Immunomodulation by the Gut Microflora and Probiotics

The two previous books Probiotics, The Scientific Basics and Probiotics 2, Applications and Practical Aspects covered the general area of probiotics and their uses. The present volume focuses on the important and rapidly expanding subject of immunomodulation by intestinal microorganisms and brings together the results and opinions of leading researchers from all over the world. >Roy Fuller has a long experience in probiotics research and is widely acclaimed for his contribution to this subject. Gabriela Perdigon is a highly regarded research scientist specializing in the gut immune system and its stimulation by microbial food supplements. They bring to the compilation a depth of knowledge and analysis, which assures the book of serious consideration by all workers in probiotics and related disciplines. Probiotics 3 is required reading for microbiologists, clinicians, food scientists, dieticians and nutritionists. It should be present on the shelves of libraries at all universities and biological research establishments.