Double-Barrel Shotgun: Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria with Antiviral Properties Modified to Serve as Vaccines

Contrary to the general belief that the sole function of probiotics is to keep intestinal microbiota in a balanced state and stimulate the host’s immune response, several studies have shown that certain strains of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have direct and/or indirect antiviral properties. LAB can s...

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Main Authors: Leon M. T. Dicks, Matthew J. Grobbelaar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/8/1565