| abstract |
An adherence factor comprises a cell wall associated adhesin derived from Lactobacillus or a derivative, fragment, precursor or mutant of the adhesin, the adherence factor mediating adherence to epithelial cells and modulating gene expression to improve gut barrier function and gastrointestinal tract homeostasis. TheLactobacillus isLactobacillus salivarius subspecies Salivarius. The adhesin has a molecular weight of 83kDa. |