Adhesion of Probiotics onto Intestinal Epithelial Cell and the Host Defense

• Published in: Chōnai saikingaku zasshi Vol. 17; no. 1; pp. 1 - 8
• Main Authors: FUKUSHIMA, Yoichi, YAMANO, Toshihiko
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Japanese; English
• Published: Tokyo The Intestinal Microbiology Society 2003; Japan Science and Technology Agency
• Subjects: adhesion; bifidobacteria; immunity; intestinal flora; Lactobacillus; natural defence; Probiotics; yogurt

The host possesses a developed defense system against invasion of pathogens through the epithelium in gut, where many infections are likely to occur. Gastric acid, digestive juices, intestinal microfiora, mucus layer, peristalsis, and immune system compose the barrier system in gut. Recently, probio...