Modulation of human dendritic cell phenotype and function by probiotic bacteria.

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Published in Gut on November 01, 2004

Authors

A L Hart1, K Lammers, P Brigidi, B Vitali, F Rizzello, P Gionchetti, M Campieri, M A Kamm, S C Knight, A J Stagg

Author Affiliations

1: Antigen Presentation Research Group, Faculty of Medicine Imperial College London, Northwick Park Campus, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 3UJ, UK.

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