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Among them Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species were most frequently cited and have been implicated in many human GIT disorders and have become commercially promoted to improve the health of the host. The mode of action of probiotics involves a mutual interaction with intestinal cells and other microflora present in the gut. In these two chapters, the influence of probiotics on digestion, absorption and barrier function, secretory functions and the postnatal maturation of intestinal mucosa are described | GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ON BRONCHOSCOPY Edited by Sai Praveen Haranath and Samiya Razvi Global Perspectives on Bronchoscopy Edited by Sai Praveen Haranath and Samiya Razvi Published by InTech Janeza Trdine 9 51000 Rijeka Croatia Copyright 2012 InTech All chapters are Open Access distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution license which allows users to download copy and build upon published articles even for commercial purposes as long as the author and publisher are properly credited which ensures maximum dissemination and a wider impact of our publications. After this work has been published by InTech authors have the right to republish it in whole or part in any publication of which they are the author and to make other personal use of the work. Any republication referencing or personal use of the work must explicitly identify the original source. As for readers this license allows users to download copy and build upon published chapters even for commercial purposes as long as the author and publisher are properly credited which ensures maximum dissemination and a wider impact of our publications. Notice Statements and opinions expressed in the chapters are these of the individual contributors and not necessarily those of the editors or publisher. No responsibility is accepted for the accuracy of information contained in the published chapters. The publisher assumes no responsibility for any damage or injury to persons or property arising out of the use of any materials instructions methods or ideas contained in the book. Publishing Process Manager Jana Sertic Technical Editor Teodora Smiljanic Cover Designer InTech Design Team First published May 2012 Printed in Croatia A free online edition of this book is available at Additional hard copies can be obtained from orders@ Global Perspectives on Bronchoscopy Edited by Sai Praveen Haranath and Samiya Razvi p. cm. ISBN 978-953-51-0642-5 INTECH open science I .