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WP 25 immunomodulation of oligosaccharides
Prof. Johan Garssen
WP 25 cooperation:
Danone, Royal FrieslandCampina,
Wageningen UR, Utrecht University
This CCC project seeks to identify, characterize and synthesize oligosaccharides that
improve gut physiology and balance the immune system.
‘The major aim is to acquire knowledge about the effects of oligosaccharides on
inflammatory processes and to discover and test newly defined immunomodulatory
carbohydrates for use in infant nutrition as well as medical nutrition,’ explains professor
dr. Johan Garssen, director of the immunology platform at the Danone Research Centre
for Specialised Nutrition.
‘Danone incorporates many different carbohydrate structures in its infant formulae
and medical nutrition,’ Garssen adds. ‘A number of specific oligosaccharide-containing
formulae have already been patented and are widely used. Given the fundamental
nature and broad scope of this field, it is virtually impossible for Danone Research to do
this research alone. So we are really delighted to work together with academic partners
within our CCC project.’
Towards a healthier and sustainable society
A number of specific oligosaccharides- containing formulae have been patented
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