Effect of the administration of a fermented milk containing <it>Lactobacillus casei </it>DN-114001 on intestinal microbiota and gut associated immune cells of nursing mice and after weaning until immune maturity

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Microbial colonization of the intestine after birth is an important step for the development of the gut immune system. The acquisition of passive immunity through breast-feeding may influence the pattern of bacterial colonization in...

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Main Authors: Carmuega Esteban, Galdeano Carolina, Dogi Cecilia A, de Moreno de LeBlanc Alejandra, Weill Ricardo, Perdigón Gabriela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-06-01
Series:BMC Immunology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2172/9/27