Effects of Probiotic VSL#3 on Expression of Small Intestinal Renin-angiotensin System

Summary

Probiotics have become very popular and are by WHO defined as "Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host". For example, probiotics have been shown to contribute to improvements of abdominal discomfort and intestinal inflammation. The main hypothesis behind the present study is that probiotics influences mucosal regulatory systems, particularly the actions of the hormone Angiotensin II locally in the intestinal mucosa.

Timeline

Start

2011-12

Primary completion

2013-07

Completion

2013-07

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.