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- Title
Intestinal microflora as a therapeutic target in inflammatory bowel disease.
- Authors
Mitsuyama, Keiichi; Toyonaga, Atsushi; Sata, Michio
- Abstract
Although the causes of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) remain incompletely understood, increasing evidence implicates intestinal microflora in the pathogenesis of these disorders. Alteration of intestinal flora therefore may offer a plausible therapeutic approach. Although recent data support a potential therapeutic role for probiotics and prebiotics in patients with IBD, such treatments need to be further assessed by large, double-blind controlled trials. A better understanding of the intestinal microflora and the mechanisms of their action may help us to develop more effective treatment for IBD.
- Subjects
INFLAMMATORY bowel diseases; BACTERIA; INTESTINES
- Publication
Journal of Gastroenterology, 2002, Vol 37, Issue 11, p73
- ISSN
0944-1174
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/BF03326418