Aggregation, adherence, anti-adhesion and antagonistic activity properties relating to surface charge of probiotic Lactobacillus brevis gp104 against Staphylococcus aureus

Positive effects of fermented foods consumption on humans have stimulated lots of research attention. In this study, we investigated the probiotic potentials, antagonistic activities, and safety properties of Lactobacillus brevis gp104 isolated from Iranian traditional cheese. The results showed that the strain had high resistance to acidic conditions, simulated gastric and intestinal fluid. L. brevis gp104 was able to assimilate cholesterol...