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Allergies Immunology
Scientists at National University of Singapore, Department of Paediatrics target allergies immunology
March 31st, 2009
Data detailed in 'The effects of heat-killed wild-type Lactobacillus casei Shirota on allergic immune responses in an allergy mouse model' have been presented. "Probiotics are used as a management strategy for allergic diseases, but their effects on allergic responses in sensitized allergic individuals remain unclear. This study explored the immunomodulatory effects of probiotics on allergen-specific allergic reactions in an allergy mouse model," investigators in Singapore, Singapore report. "C57BL/6 mice were presensitized by epicutaneous patching with recombinant Der p 2, and were subsequently administered orally with either heat-killed wild-type Lactobacillus casei...
Source: Disease Prevention Week (2009-03-31)
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