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The application of probiotics in cancer

Authors :
Alejandra de Moreno de LeBlanc
Gabriela Perdigón
Chantal Matar
Source :
British Journal of Nutrition. 98:S105-S110
Publication Year :
2007
Publisher :
Cambridge University Press (CUP), 2007.

Abstract

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are present in many foods such as yoghurt and are frequently used as probiotics to favour some biological functions in the host. Many investigators have evaluated the therapeutic effects of yoghurt and LAB commonly used in yoghurt production against diseases such as cancer, infection, and gastrointestinal disorders. The increase of immune cell activity in the prevention of cancer by LAB consumption has also been described. Another possible explanation for the preventive effect of probiotics on carcinogenesis is their effect on other bacteria in the intestine. Probiotics may suppress the growth of bacteria that convert procarcinogens into carcinogens, thereby reducing the amount of carcinogens in the intestine. The present review is focused on two types of cancer in which milk fermented by LAB may show a beneficial effect: colon cancer and breast cancer. Fil: de Moreno, Maria Alejandra. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Tucumán. Centro de Referencia para Lactobacilos; Argentina Fil: Matar, Chantal. Université de Moncton; Francia Fil: Perdigon, Gabriela del Valle. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Tucumán. Centro de Referencia para Lactobacilos; Argentina

Details

ISSN :
14752662 and 00071145
Volume :
98
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
British Journal of Nutrition
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....e41286bb4e181c26b226ccb7edf8bff5
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/s0007114507839602