Fig. 2From: Enhancement of intestinal epithelial barrier function by Weissella confusa F213 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus FBB81 probiotic candidates in an in vitro model of hydrogen peroxide-induced inflammatory bowel diseaseIndividual strain (WCF213 or LrFBB81) and combination strains (WCF213 and LrFBB81) pretreatment aided in maintaining mucosal integrity against H2O2 exposure. Caco-2 cells pretreated with WCF213 significantly reduced of FITC dextran flux into basolateral (p < 0.05) as compared to that treated only with H2O2. (Combination; Weissella confusa F213 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus FBB8; asterisk denotes a significant difference with H2O2; Data are means of three experiments ± SD; *p < 0.05)Back to article page