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Pathogenic potential of Saccharomyces strains isolated from dietary supplements.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Llopis Silvia, Hernández-Haro Carolina, Monteoliva Lucía, Querol Amparo, Molina María, Fernández-Espinar María T
Abstract excerpt
Saccharomyces cerevisiae plays a beneficial role in health because of its intrinsic nutritional value and bio-functional properties, which is why it is also used as a dietary supplement. However, the perception that S. cerevisiae is harmless has changed due to an increasing number of infections caused by this yeast. Given this scenario, we have tested whether viable strains contained in dietary supplements...
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