| Literature DB >> 15544550 |
Philippe Marteau1, Philippe Seksik, Patricia Lepage, Joël Doré.
Abstract
We review the present knowledge on the biological mechanisms of action of probiotics and prebiotics. They include direct effects in the intestinal lumen or on intestinal or immune cells, and indirect mechanisms through modulation of the endogenous microflora (composition or functions such as butyrate production) or of the immune system.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15544550 DOI: 10.2174/1389557043403369
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Mini Rev Med Chem ISSN: 1389-5575 Impact factor: 3.862