Search for dissertations about: "Sofia M Östman"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Sofia M Östman.

2. 1. Oral tolerance mechanisms and the role of the microbiota

   Author : Sofia M Östman; Göteborgs universitet; []
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   Abstract : The hygiene hypothesis state that microbial stimulation is necessary to fully activate and mature the immune system and to sustain tolerance mechanisms. Oral tolerance maintains immune homeostasis in the gut and prevents adverse reactions towards the comensal flora and Ags from the food and thus protects from development of allergies and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). READ MORE