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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 21, 2024; 30(15): 2096-2108
Published online Apr 21, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i15.2096
Probiotics: Shaping the gut immunological responses
Eirini Filidou, Leonidas Kandilogiannakis, Anne Shrewsbury, George Kolios, Katerina Kotzampassi
Eirini Filidou, Leonidas Kandilogiannakis, George Kolios, Faculty of Medicine, Laboratory of Pharmacology, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis 68100, Greece
Anne Shrewsbury, Katerina Kotzampassi, Department of Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54636, Greece
Author contributions: Filidou E, Kandilogiannakis L, Shrewsbury A, Kolios G and Kotzampassi K contributed to this paper; Filidou E, Kolios G and Kotzampassi K designed the overall concept and outline of the manuscript; Kotzampassi K contributed to the discussion and design of the manuscript; Filidou E and Kandilogiannakis L contributed to the writing, and editing the manuscript, illustrations, and review of literature; Shrewsbury A contributed to the writing and the linguistic editing of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Katerina Kotzampassi, MD, PhD, Senior Scientist, Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, St Kiriakidi 1, Thessaloniki 54636, Greece. kakothe@yahoo.com
Received: January 24, 2024
Peer-review started: January 24, 2024
First decision: February 8, 2024
Revised: February 28, 2024
Accepted: March 28, 2024
Article in press: March 28, 2024
Published online: April 21, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Probiotics, such as Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Saccharomyces cerevisiae, exert remarkable anti-inflammatory properties on the gut's immune responses. These beneficial microorganisms not only restore immunity markers but also enrich the gut's microbiota, crucial for a healthy microbial balance. Incorporating probiotics or foods rich in these beneficial microorganisms, particularly in conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, holds promise for restoring gut health, boosting the immune system, and alleviating inflammation.