Research Article

Probiotic Lactobacillus Strains Stimulate the Inflammatory Response and Activate Human Macrophages

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Transfection assay of HEK293-hTLR2 cells showing IL-8 was secreted in response to strains of lactobacillus. The recognition of lactobacillus strains was evaluated using a model in which HEK293-hTLR2 cells were transfected, and then blocking assays were performed using anti-hTLR2-IgA antibodies at a concentration of 10 μg/ml. ().