Probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 is a unique prophylactic agent that suppresses infection-induced myometrial cell responses

Abstract Preterm birth (PTB) is a multifactorial syndrome affecting millions of neonates worldwide. Intrauterine infection can induce PTB through the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines and untimely activation of uterine contractions. In pregnant mice, prophylactic administration of probiotic La...

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Main Authors: Bona Kim, Oksana Shynlova, Stephen Lye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2019-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-41133-0