Sulfate-reducing bacteria of the human intestine. II. The role in the diseases development

Abstract

The modern literature data about the role of microflora in the diseases of the large intestine of man are summarized. Special attention is paid to the sulfate-reducing bacteria role in ulcerative colitis development. The basic ways of hydrogen metabolism by sulfate-reducing bacteria in the large intestine are characterized. The influence and the action mechanism of the main product of the bacteria metabolism – hydrogen sulphide on cells are described. Antimicrobial drugs that are used during bowel diseases are characterized. The probiotics significance for the intestine diseases prevention and treatment is briefly described.

Keywords

• sulfate-reducing bacteria
• sulfates
• hydrogen sulfide
• disease
• ulcerative colitis
• intestinal microflora