Immunomodulation of gastrointestinal tract by probiotics: an insight into the role of Lactobacillus sp. and Bacillus sp. on immunity
| dc.contributor.author | D’Rose, Venetia | |
| dc.contributor.author | Bhat, Sarita G. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-11-14T11:45:45Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-11-14T11:45:45Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023-07-23 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is an immunologically active ecosystem with a crucial role in activating or stimulating the immune system as well as a barrier against microbial antigens. About a hundred trillion microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa cohabit with the GIT. Gut microbes play a vital role in health and disease, leading to the emergence of ‘probiotics’ a novel therapeutic consumption of live, beneficial cultures. Probiotics exhibit an extensive mechanism of action which include destroying/blocking pathogens, production of antimicrobial compounds, and modulation of the immune system without affecting intestinal homeostasis. Although Lactobacillus sp. is most abundantly used as a probiotic, reports also show the emergence of Bacillus sp. in boosting the immune system and promoting good health. This review attempts to highlight the potential of Lactobacillus and Bacillus species as a probiotic in stimulating the immune system. | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1314-6246 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://doi.uni-plovdiv.bg/handle/store/282 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Plovdiv University Press “Paisii Hilendarski” | |
| dc.subject | Probiotics | |
| dc.subject | Lactobacillus | |
| dc.subject | Bacillus | |
| dc.subject | Immune system | |
| dc.subject | Gastrointestinal tract | |
| dc.title | Immunomodulation of gastrointestinal tract by probiotics: an insight into the role of Lactobacillus sp. and Bacillus sp. on immunity | |
| dc.type | Article |