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Flow Cytometric Characterization of Murine B Cell Development
Published on: January 22, 2021
Roles of Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Postbiotics in B-Cell-Mediated Immune Regulation
Ran Wang1, Yifei F Yu1, Weiru R Yu1
1Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China.
Abstract:
Probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics can significantly influence B-cell-related diseases through their immunomodulatory effects. They enhance the immune system's function, particularly affecting B cells, which originate in the bone marrow and are crucial for antibody production and immune memory. These substances have therapeutic potential in managing allergies, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory conditions by regulating the gut microbiota, strengthening epithelial barriers, and directly interacting with various components of the innate and adaptive immune systems. The review highlights the critical need for further research into the precise mechanisms through which probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics modulate B cells. Gaining this understanding could facilitate the development of more effective treatments for B-cell-related diseases by harnessing the immunomodulatory properties of these dietary components.
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