Removal of Cholera Toxin from Aqueous Solution by Probiotic Bacteria

Cholera remains a serious health problem, especially in developing countries where basic hygiene standards are not met. The symptoms of cholera are caused by cholera toxin, an enterotoxin, which is produced by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. We have recently shown that human probiotic bacteria are ca...

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Main Authors: Heikkilä, Jari E., Nybom, Sonja M. K., Salminen, Seppo J., Meriluoto, Jussi A. O.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: MDPI 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3763660/