Potential of Lactobacillus Casei Subsp. Casei R-68 Isolated from Dadih to Prevent Cancer

Abstract

Cancer is one of the leading causes of deaths worldwide including Indonesia. Factors causing the disease include sexual behavior, infection, medical drugs, food additive, smoking, radiation, UV rays and diet. Lactic acid bacteria can be used to prevent cancer. The cancer prevention mechanism by LAB includes the binding of mutagen and carcinogen compounds by lactic acid bacteria cells and peptidoglycan of the LAB cell wall, enhancement of immune system, inhibition of the growth of pathogenic bacteria producing pro-carcinogen enzymes that convert pro-carcinogen compounds into carcinogens.