Do Bacterial Combinations Result In Enhanced Cytokine Production? No!

Probiotic bacteria, defined as living microorganisms that have beneficial effects on human health, have been used for the prevention and treatment of a diverse range of disorders. However, the ways in which probiotic bacteria elicit their health effects are not fully understood. One of the action mechanisms could be the ability to induce cytokines that further regulate innate and adaptive immune responses.

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Filed under: GastroIntestinal / Gastroentorology on April 2nd, 2008