title: [Intestinal lymphoid system and immunomodulating effects of prebiotics].
abstract: This paper reviews evidence for the immune-enhancing effects of prebiotic. Changes in the intestinal microflora that occur with the consumption of prebiotic fibres may potentially mediate immune changes via: the direct contact of lactic acid bacteria (lactobacilli and bifidobacteria) with immune cells in the intestine; the production of shot-chain fatty acids from fibre fermentation; or by changes in mucin production.
authors.forename: E N
authors.initials: EN
authors.lastname: Trushina
authors.forename: O K
authors.initials: OK
authors.lastname: Mustafina
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Nikitiuk
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001644:Bifidobacterium / Q000276:immunology; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000276:immunology* / Q000378:metabolism; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000378:metabolism; D005232:Fatty Acids, Volatile / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007408:Intestinal Absorption / Q000276:immunology / Q000502:physiology; D007422:Intestines / Q000276:immunology* / Q000382:microbiology; D007778:Lactobacillus / Q000276:immunology; D008221:Lymphoid Tissue / Q000276:immunology* / Q000382:microbiology; D009093:Mucus / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D005232:Fatty Acids, Volatile