Cellular and Physiological Effects of Probiotics and Prebiotics

Philippe      Marteau; Philippe      Seksik; Patricia      Lepage; Joel      Dore

doi:10.2174/1389557043403369

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.

Keywords: probiotics, prebiotics, mechanisms of action, intestinal flora, intestinal immune system, cytokines, butyrate production

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