Mixed Lactobacillus plantarum Strains Inhibit Staphylococcus aureus Induced Inflammation and Ameliorate Intestinal Microflora in Mice

Figure 2

Concentrations and ratios of cytokines in the serum of mice, including serum IFN-γ levels (a), serum IL-4 levels (b), and IFN-γ/IL-4 ratio (c)., , , and versus control. Con: control group, P: protection group, T: treatment group; T4, T8: Lactobacillus plantarum strains; Mix: mixed LAB. Data are presented as mean ± SD ().

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