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Bifidobacterial surface-exopolysaccharide facilitates commensal-host interaction through immune modulation and pathogen protection
23 Jan 2012
Abstract excerpt
Bifidobacteria comprise a significant proportion of the human gut microbiota. Several bifidobacterial strains are currently used as therapeutic interventions, claiming various health benefits by acting as probiotics. However, the precise mechanisms by which they maintain habitation within their host and consequently provide these benefits are not fully understood. Here we show that Bifidobacterium breve UCC2003...
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