Enhancement of natural killer cell activity by oral administration of a fermented soybean product in dogs

Background: Probiotics are known for their ability to enhance cellular immunity, including the activation of macrophages, natural killer cells, and cytotoxic T lymphocytes. Natto is a Japanese traditional probiotic food made by fermenting soybean with bacteria Bacillus subtilis natto. Components of...

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Main Authors: Shoma Mikawa, Akira Matsuda, Yasuyuki Kamemori, Satoru Asanuma, Hitoshi Kitagawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tripoli University 2021-08-01
Series:Open Veterinary Journal
Subjects:
dog
Online Access:https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/OVJ-2021-02-033%20S.%20Mikawa%20et%20al.pdf