FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2012, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (23): 370-374.

Previous Articles     Next Articles

Development and Prospect of Antioxidant Activity of Lactic Acid Bacteria

  

  • Received:2012-07-21 Revised:2012-11-07 Online:2012-12-15 Published:2012-12-12

Abstract: The antioxidant function of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in vivo and in vitro has been confirmed through radical scavenging capability, metal chelating activity, reducing power, inhibitory capability of lipid oxidation and the improvement of antioxidant enzyme activity. However, the compositions of lactic acid bacteria and molecular mechanisms of antioxidation have not been elucidated yet. The development of medical healthcare, drugs and anti-aging products through antioxidative lactic acid bacteria will become the hot topic. The significance and current studies of LAB with antioxidant properties have gained tremendous attention at home and abroad. The antioxidant modes and current problems are also discussed, and future development trends of LAB with antioxidant properties are proposed.

Key words: lactic acid bacteria, antioxidant activity, current problem, application, future prospects

CLC Number: