The mechanism of action of probiotics

M Boirivant, W Strober - Current opinion in gastroenterology, 2007 - journals.lww.com
M Boirivant, W Strober
Current opinion in gastroenterology, 2007journals.lww.com
This review of probiotics and inflammatory bowel disease marshals support for the concept
that administration of probiotics ameliorates inflammation by exerting positive effects on the
epithelial cell dysfunction and mucosal immune system dysfunction that forms the basis of
the inflammation.
Summary
This review of probiotics and inflammatory bowel disease marshals support for the concept that administration of probiotics ameliorates inflammation by exerting positive effects on the epithelial cell dysfunction and mucosal immune system dysfunction that forms the basis of the inflammation.
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