Probiotic Strain Lactobacillus casei BL23 Prevents Colitis-Associated Colorectal Cancer

Probiotic Strain Lactobacillus casei BL23 Prevents Colitis-Associated Colorectal Cancer

The gut microbiota plays a major role in intestinal health, and an imbalance in its composition can lead to chronic gut inflammation and a predisposition to developing colorectal cancer (CRC). Currently, the use of probiotic bacteria represents an emerging alternative to treat and prevent cancer. Mo...

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Main Authors: Elsa Jacouton, Florian Chain, Harry Sokol, Philippe Langella, Luis G. Bermúdez-Humarán
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
Lactobacillus casei BL23
lactic acid bacteria
probiotic
azoxymethane-dextran sodium sulfate
colorectal cancer
immunomodulation
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2017.01553/full

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