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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 7, 2014; 20(37): 13258-13272
Published online Oct 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i37.13258
Table 1 Possible mechanisms of protection of the gastric mucosal barrier induced by probiotics
Increased levels of basal mucosal prostaglandins
Increased cell proliferation/apoptosis ratio and stimulation of angiogenesis
Stimulation of local immune responses
Release of antioxidant substances
Stimulation of the expression of gastric mucins
Improvement in gastrointestinal permeability
Decreases in bacterial overgrowth


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