Detection ofBifidobacteriumStrains that Induce Large Quantities of IgA

A review on the interactions between gut microflora and digestive mucosal immunity. Possible ways to improve the health of rabbits

“…Specific use of probiotics modulates the host's immune responses to potentially harmful antigens. Oral introduction of Bifidobacterium bifidum was shown to enhance antibody response to ovalbumin (Moreau et al, 1990) and Bifidobacterium breve was shown to stimulate IgA response to cholera toxin in mice (Yasui et al, 1992). Several studies indicate that the immuno-modulating effects of probiotic bacteria may depend on the immunologic state of the host.…”

Oral Supplementation with Lactobacillus casei Subspecies rhamnosus Prevents Enteric Colonization by Candida Species in Preterm Neonates: A Randomized Study

“…Probiotics modify the enteric microflora by colonizing the gastrointestinal tract, and they reduce the overgrowth of pathogens in the gut of the preterm neonate [22][23][24], as well as the incidences of necrotizing enterocolitis [25][26][27][28][29][30] and bacterial sepsis [26]. For fungi as well, studies of mice models have shown the ability of Lactobacillus casei subspecies rhamnosus (LGG) in reducing both enteric colonization and fungal systemic infections [31,32].…”

Probiotic effects of Lactobacillus plantarum and L. delbrueckii ssp. bulguricus on some immune-related parameters in Barbus grypus

“…Our results were in agreement with previous studies, demonstrating protection in different fish species against a variety of bacterial pathogens by oral administration of probiotic. The authors of previous studies have also reported enhanced humoral immune responses to some specific antigens in probiotic-treated fish (Majamaa et al 1995;Nikoskelainen et al 2001;Perdigon et al 1990;Yasui et al 1992). The mechanisms are that regulatory signals generated by probiotics stimulate host immunity to afford a degree of enhanced protection against pathogens (Cross 2002).…”