Lactobacillus plantarum MB452 enhances the function of the intestinal barrier by increasing the expression levels of genes involved in tight junction formation

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Authors

Rachel C. Anderson · AgResearch

Adrian L. Cookson · AgResearch

Warren C. McNabb · AgResearch

Zaneta Park · AgResearch

Mark J. McCann · AgResearch

William J. Kelly · AgResearch

Nicole C. Roy · AgResearch

Abstract

This research indicates that enhancing the expression of genes involved in tight junction signalling is a possible mechanism by which L. plantarum MB452 improves intestinal barrier function.

Topics & Keywords

Barrier Structure and Function Studies Gut microbiota and health Oral microbiology and periodontitis research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Microbiology

Volume 10, Issue 1, pp. 316-316

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2180-10-316

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