Clinical Applications of Probiotics in Gastroenterology: Questions and Answers

摘要

Seven years have passed since the publication of "Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Commensai Bacteria: Perspectives and Clinical Applications in Gastroenterology" appeared in Gastroenterology Clinics of North America (2005). Since that time a vast amount of knowledge related to commensal bacteria and probiotics has been accumulated through the work of basic scientists and clinicians. The Microbiome Project commenced in 2007 and contributions worldwide have intensified the quest for knowledge regarding the role of commensal bacteria in the genesis of the immune system as well as the role of intestinal microbiota in health and disease. This issue represents a select group of outstanding national and international investigators and clinicians who provide extensive expertise and insight related to the practical applications of probiotics in a variety of clinical settings.