Antimutagenic activity of Lactobacillus spp. isolated from commercial yoghurt versus sodium azide, acrylic amide, potassium permanganate and 2-nitrofluorene

摘要

BACKGROUND: Lactobacilli as normal flora of gastrointestinal tract have beneficial effects on human health through maintaining microbial equilibrium of gut. The aim of this study is isolation and detection of Lactobacillus spp. from commercial yoghurt and evaluation of their abilities to decrease effects some of mutagenic and carcinogenic material.