The potential role of adherence factors in probiotic function in the gastrointestinal tract of adults and pediatrics: a narrative review of experimental and human studies
ABSTRACTNumerous studies point to the important role of probiotic bacteria in gastrointestinal health. Probiotics act through mechanisms affecting enteric pathogens, epithelial barrier function, immune signaling, and conditioning of indigenous microbiota. Once administered, probiotics reach the gast...
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Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2022-12-01
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Series: | Gut Microbes |
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Online Access: | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19490976.2022.2149214 |