Probiotic Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 inhibits leaky gut by enhancing mucosal integrity.
<h4>Background</h4>Probiotics are proposed to positively modulate the intestinal epithelial barrier formed by intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) and intercellular junctions. Disruption of this border alters paracellular permeability and is a key mechanism for the development of enteric i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2007-12-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0001308 |