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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 21, 2014; 20(43): 16123-16131
Published online Nov 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i43.16123
Published online Nov 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i43.16123
Table 3 Anti-infective and immunomodulatory properties of immunonutrients
| Anti-infective and immunomodulatory properties of immunonutrients |
| Reduced bacterial overgrowth |
| Maintenance of natural balance of intestinal flora |
| Reduced intestinal permeability |
| Reduced serum endotoxin levels |
| Antagonist effect against pathogenic bacteria |
| Prevent pathogenic bacterial adherence to intestinal mucosa |
| Bacterocidal and bacterostatic effect (lactic acid production) |
| Increased proportions of NK cells, T-lmphocytes, Ig-A producing plasma cells |
| Increased phagocytosis |
- Citation: Oláh A, Romics Jr L. Enteral nutrition in acute pancreatitis: A review of the current evidence. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(43): 16123-16131
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i43/16123.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i43.16123