Abstract
The organic germanium compound, Ge-132, has immune-modulating effects. We evaluated the symbiotic effects of Ge-132 with lactobacilli and oligosaccharide (LB/OS) on the immune responses of mice. The highest fecal IgA levels were observed in the mice receiving a low concentration of Ge-132 with LB/OS for 8 weeks. Our data suggest that LB/OS with a low concentration of Ge-132 stimulated the intestinal immunity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 375-377 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry |
Volume | 76 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- Ge-132
- Intestinal immunity
- Lactobacilli oligosaccharide
- Organic germanium
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biotechnology
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology
- Organic Chemistry