Bacterial stimuli activate nitric oxide colonic mucosal production in diverticular disease. Protective effects of <i>L. casei DG</i> ® (<i>Lactobacillus paracasei</i> CNCM I‐1572)

Abstract

Colonic mucosa of patients with DD is characterized by a different reactivity toward pathogenic stimuli. LCDG plays a role in counteracting the pro-inflammatory effects exerted by EIEC, suggesting a beneficial role of this probiotic in DD.