| abstract |
An industrial strain of Bifidobacterium longum deposited in the Czech Collection of Microorganisms, Hard 14, BETA.rno under CCM 7952 and a composition containing this strain for modulating the immune response. The composition may also contain other probiotic strains, possibly various prebiotics, proteins, vitamins or minerals, and may be in the form of a capsule, tablet or powder or food such as dairy products, dressings or beverages. Preferably, the strain is present in a concentration higher than 10.sup.6. The composition can be used to reduce the level of pro-inflammatory cytokines in preventing and / or treating undesirable pro-inflammatory activity and for preventing and / or treating an adverse allergic response to pollen. |