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Abstract
Probiotics are defined as non-pathogenic organisms that
are incorporated into the diet to modify gut microbial ecology,
leading to beneficial structural and functional changes in the
gut. Interleukin-1 alpha is cytokine that participates in the
regulation of immune responses, inflammatory reactions, and
hematopoiesis. IL-6 acts as both a pro-inflammatory and antiinflammatory
cytokine. It is secreted by T cells and
macrophages to stimulate immune response.
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of
feeding a probiotics supplemented formula on serum level of
IL1 and IL6 in infants in comparison to BF and those infants
fed standard formula.
This study was an open labelled prospective controlled
study, performed on 72 full term apparently healthy infants
aged between (1week-3months).They were recruited from
healthy baby clinic and outpatient clinic of pediatric hospital of
Ain Shams University during the period from May to
November 2012.
Studied infants were divided into 3 groups: Group I: 24
infants who were breast-fed included as a control group. Group II 24 infants were on standard formula. Group III 24 infants
were on probiotic supplemented formula.