Bacillus natto stimulates epithelial cells in the small intestine of mice: putative probiotics test?

The group of Ass. Prof. Takahiro ADACHI and colleagues at NAIST has observed that this effect occurs within 30 sec after addition of a B. natto culture and no effect is observed when adding lactic acid bacteria. The effect may be useful for evaluation of probiotics and supplements.

Nikkei Biotech January 30, 2017

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