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Saccharomyces Boulardii

Anti diarrhoeals

Description

Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic yeast often used for the treatment of GI tract disorders such as diarrhea symptoms.

Mechanism of action

inhibits toxin A-mediated diarrhea, intestinal inflammation, and histologic damage by reducing toxin A-receptor binding. This effect is mediated by release of a 54 kDa protease from S. boulardii cultures that digests both toxin A and its receptor binding sites.

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Mechanism of action

inhibits toxin A-mediated diarrhea, intestinal inflammation, and histologic damage by reducing toxin A-receptor binding. This effect is mediated by release of a 54 kDa protease from S. boulardii cultures that digests both toxin A and its receptor binding sites.

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