Live probiotics protect intestinal epithelial cells from the effects of infection with enteroinvasive Escherichia coil (EIEC). (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)

Authors :: Resta-Lenert, S.
Barrett, K.E.
Source :: Gut. July 2003, Vol. 52 Issue 7, p988, 10 p.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Background: The colonic epithelium maintains a life long reciprocally beneficial interaction with the colonic microbiata. Disruption is associated with mucosal injury. Aims: We hypothesised that probiotics may limit epithelial damage [...]

Subjects :: Escherichia coli infections -- Prevention -- Research
Digestion -- Research -- Health aspects
Probiotics -- Health aspects -- Research
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