Impact of a probiotic fermented milk in the gut ecosystem and in the systemic immunity using a non-severe protein-energy-malnutrition model in mice

Impact of a probiotic fermented milk in the gut ecosystem and in the systemic immunity using a non-severe protein-energy-malnutrition model in mice

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Malnutrition affects the immune response, causing a decrease of defence mechanisms and making the host more susceptible to infections. Probiotics can reconstitute the intestinal mucosa and stimulate local and systemic immunity. The a...

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Main Authors: Carmuega Esteban, de Moreno de LeBlanc Alejandra, Núñez Ivanna, Galdeano Carolina, Weill Ricardo, Perdigón Gabriela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/11/64

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