Effects of probiotic Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 on expression of cytochromes P450 along the gastrointestinal tract of male rats.
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to find whether probiotic Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 O6:K5:H1 (EcN) influences the expression of cytochromes P450 (CYP) in the rat intestine.
DESIGN: Live bacterial suspension of EcN was administered to healthy male Wistar rats daily for 7 days. Control group of rats was str.....