Preferred Label : Galacto-oligosaccharide Prebiotic Supplement;
NCIt synonyms : GOS Prebiotic Supplement;
NCIt definition : A nutritional supplement containing fibers and galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), with
potential immunomodulating and prebiotic activities. Upon oral administration of the
GOS prebiotic supplement, the GOS stimulates the proliferation of beneficial bifidobacteria
in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This modulates the GI flora ecosystem and protects
against harmful viruses and bacteria. The bacterial metabolites, such as the short
chain fatty acid (SCFA) butyrate, may be essential for normal differentiation of regulatory
immune cells in the intestine. In addition, the GOS prebiotic supplement may inhibit
inflammation by increasing the level of anti-inflammatory cytokines and decreasing
the level of proinflammatory cytokines.;
Drug name : Bimuno; B-GOS;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1792223;
Origin ID : C187267;
UMLS CUI : C5707002;
Semantic type(s)
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