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Status and Prospect of Lactic Acid Bacteria with Antibiotic Resistance

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) form an essential part of the intestinal microbiota of the human body and possess the ability to stabilize the intestinal microbiota, strengthen immunity, and promote digestion as well as intestinal synthesis of vitamins, amino acids, and proteins. Hence, LAB are currently widely used in various products. However, due to the indiscriminate overuse of antibiotics in humans and livestock, bacterial resistance to antibiotics has been increasing rapidly, which has led to serious problems in the treatment of bacterial infections. Additionally, several reports have revealed that antibiotic-resistant LAB may infect people whose immune systems are not fully developed or whose immune systems are temporarily weakened. Therefore, it is imperative to consider the possibility of antibiotic- resistant LAB causing diseases in humans and animals, investigate the mechanism of action between antibiotics and LAB, and determine the relevant regulations for the safe use of LAB.

Source: Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology

DOI: 10.22424/jdsb.2020.38.2.70

Authors: Jung-Whan Chon, Kun-Ho Seo, Dongryeoul Bae, Dongkwan Jeong, Kwang-Young Song

Institutions: Konkuk University, Kosin University, Yanbian University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Probiotics and Fermented Foods

Subfield: Food Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: National Research Foundation of Korea