| Literature DB >> 23007572 |
Todd R Klaenhammer1, Michiel Kleerebezem, Matthias Volkmar Kopp, Maria Rescigno.
Abstract
Probiotics and prebiotics are increasingly being added to foodstuffs with claims of health benefits. Probiotics are live microorganisms that are thought to have beneficial effects on the host, whereas prebiotics are ingredients that stimulate the growth and/or function of beneficial intestinal microorganisms. But can these products directly modulate immune function and influence inflammatory diseases? Here, Nature Reviews Immunology asks four experts to discuss these issues and provide their thoughts on the future application of probiotics as a disease therapy.Mesh:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 23007572 DOI: 10.1038/nri3312
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Rev Immunol ISSN: 1474-1733 Impact factor: 53.106