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Murine Model of Epicutaneously-Induced Immunomodulation
Published on: June 24, 2025
[Probiotics in the prevention and treatment of allergic diseases]
Adriana Roży1, Paulina Jaguś, Joanna Chorostowska-Wynimko
1Samodzielna Pracownia Diagnostyki Molekularnej i Immunologii, Instytut Gruźlicy i Chorób Płuc w Warszawie.
Abstract:
Physiological gastrointestinal microflora dominated by lactic acid bacteria is crucial for the maturation and proper functioning of human immune system. Thus, lactic acid bacteria eradication followed by intestinal colonization by other anaerobes seems to play an important role in the pathogenesis of numerous diseases, including allergy. This paper discusses the effect of physiological intestinal microflora on the physiological immune reactivity as well as its immunomodulatory potential. The critical review of current research on the effectiveness of probiotic dietary supplementation in the prevention and treatment of allergic diseases is provided.
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