PRO-GUT MATURATION AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECTS OF LACTOBACILLUS AND LACTOBACILLUS SECRETED PROTEINS, CARBOHYDRATES AND LIPIDS

摘要

Strains of Lactobacilli having the ability to reduce or block pro-inflammatory cytokines and also to induce anti-inflammatory cytokines are disclosed. These strains may be used to prepare therapeutic agents that reduce inflammation. Lactobacillus secreted proteins, carbohydrates and lipids are also disclosed. The Lactobacillus secretions, which block translocation of bacterial agents such as Gram (-) bacteria, other infectious agents, toxins, chemicals and injurious substances, may be used in the prevention and treatment of inflammation caused by bacterial translocation and injury and in treating gastrointestinal dysfunctions.