Title: Probiotics 3. Immunomodulation by the gut microflora and probiotics
Abstract: Preface. Contributors & Editors. 1. Mucosal immunity M.E. Roux, et al. 2. Adjuvants for mucosal vaccines J. Ronco, B. Guy. 3. Influence of resident intestinal microflora on the development and functions of the intestinal-associated lymphoid tissue M.C. Moreau, V. Gaboriau-Routhiau. 4. Antitumour activity of lactic acid bacteria I. Kato. 5. Modification of viral diarrhoea by probiotics E. Isolauri. 6. Modulation of the immune response of the immunosuppressed host by probiotics G. Perdigon, G. Oliver. 7. Modulation of cytokine expression by lactobacilli and its possible therapeutic use C. Maassen, et al. 8. Bioactive peptides from fermented foods their role in the immune system C. Matar, et al. 9. Mechanisms involved in the immunostimulation by lactic acid bacteria G. Perdigon, A. Pesce de Ruiz Holgado. 10. Probiotic bacteria as live oral vaccines. Lactobacillus as the versatile delivery vehicle W.J.A. Boersma, et al. G. Conclusions G. Perdigon, R. Fuller. Index.