Studies of lactic-acid bacteria in Armenia with emphasis on radioprotective properties

E. Afrikian ()
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E. Afrikian: Microbial Depository Center, Division of the SPC “Armbiotechnology,” NAS of Armenia

Environment Systems and Decisions, 2012, vol. 32, issue 2, 256-268

Abstract: Abstract The national acido-lactic product in Caucasus is Matsoon, representing a huge source and biotechnological potential for obtaining unique, century-old selected lactic-acid bacteria and yeast. Matsoon reveals evident Fe-dependent antioxidant activity initiated mainly by rod-shaped lactobacilli. Its microbiota is rich in protease-resistant bacteriocins producing lactobacteria, which have been isolated and characterized with creation of the Culture Collection and Databases. Treatment and dietary acido-lactic product “Narine” obtained in Armenia is a valuable preparation for correction and restoration of intestinal microbiota of patients damaged by radiation disease. A novel technology for production from raw starch the lactates and food-grade lactic acid with the use of Streptococcus bovis is presented.

Keywords: Matsoon; Lactobacteria; Antioxidant activity; Radioprotection; Bacteriocins; Narine; Lactic acid (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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