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<p>The most recognizable manifestation of advanced riboflavin deficiency are orolingual, dermal, corneal and hematological. | <p>The most recognizable manifestation of advanced riboflavin deficiency are orolingual, dermal, corneal and hematological. | ||
− | In earlier stages, riboflavin deficiency decreases psychomotor abilities, induces fatigue as well as itching and burning in the eyes.During pregnancy, a riboflavin deficiency can lead to limb-reduction in infants (M. S. Bamji et al., Bulletin of Nutrition Foundation of India, 1993).</p> | + | In earlier stages, riboflavin deficiency decreases psychomotor abilities, induces fatigue as well as itching and burning in the eyes. As it is involved in iron absorbtion, B2 deficiency often results in anemia. During pregnancy, a riboflavin deficiency can lead to limb-reduction in infants (M. S. Bamji et al., Bulletin of Nutrition Foundation of India, 1993).</p> |
<p>Here is described how we adapted the riboflavin biosynthesis pathway from a natural riboflavin overproducer, <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> to engineer Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) in order to make them produce high quantities of riboflavin while fermenting Idli batter.</p> | <p>Here is described how we adapted the riboflavin biosynthesis pathway from a natural riboflavin overproducer, <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> to engineer Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) in order to make them produce high quantities of riboflavin while fermenting Idli batter.</p> |
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