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

Intestinal barrier function is important for preserving health, as a compromised barrier allows antigen entry and can induce inflammatory diseases. Probiotic bacteria can play a role in enhancing intestinal ba...

Rachel C Anderson, Adrian L Cookson, Warren C McNabb, Zaneta Park… in BMC Microbiology (2010)