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Sampo J Lahtinen1, Arthur C Ouwehand, Johanna P Reinikainen, Jaakko M Korpela, Jouko Sandholm, Seppo J Salminen.
Abstract
Plate counting and four culture-independent flow cytometric assays were used to determine the viability and intrinsic properties of three probiotic strains during storage. The strains showed reduction in plate counts but were able to maintain esterase activity, intact cytoplasmic membrane, and pH gradient. The apparently uncultivable probiotic cells were active and stress resistant.Mesh:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16820522 PMCID: PMC1489320 DOI: 10.1128/AEM.02897-05
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Appl Environ Microbiol ISSN: 0099-2240 Impact factor: 4.792