Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Lactobacillus on Carrageenan-Induced Paw Edema in Male Wistar Rats

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Effect of Lactobacillus on impairment in stair climbing activity score associated carrageenan-induced inflammation. Edema was induced by injecting 0.1 mL of 1% solution of carrageenan into subplantar surface of right-hind paw. The drugs were administered subcutaneously 30 minutes before injecting inflammagen. Stair climbing activity was observed at the time of peak inflammation (4 hours for carrageenan). Data are expressed as mean ± standard error of seven rats per group. Group A: carrageenan control; Group B: control; Group C: L. casei fed; Group D: L. acidophilus; Group E: positive control.