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THE EFFECT OF DIETARY PROBIOTICS ON IMMUNE AND GASTROINTESTINAL FUNCTION

Objective

Define the effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) and Bifidobacterium lactis (Bb12) colonization on the immune system. 2. Determine the effects of LGG or Bb12 on the development of a local allergic response in pigs as a model for human disease. 3. Determine the impact of probiotic bacteria in modulating a worm-induced colitis and enteritis caused by Salmonella typhimurium. 4. Determine the production of volatile organic compounds in the GI tract of animals consuming probiotics and prebiotics and the effect of these products on GI function.

Investigators
Solano-Aguilar, Gloria
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2004
End date
2009
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
1235-52000-054-00D
Accession number
408040
Categories
Salmonella
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