Probiotics as Potent Immunomodulatory Vehicle in Poultry: A Short Review

Authors: Abubakar Siddique*, Sara Azim and Muneera Anwer

Volume 3, Issue 2

Abstract

Probiotics are the identified group of microorganisms having optimistic influence on modulating immunity of a host and modifying the gut microbiota by beneficial bacteria. Recent research suggests that immune system, microbiota of intestine and communication between epithelium cells involved in modulating the resistance. The potential gastric probiotic bacteria inhibit the pathogens by following mechanisms which includes competitive exclusion, production of toxic compounds, modulation of the immune system and competition for colonization in the gut.

Keywords: Probiotics; Modulating Immune system IgA Poultry

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