Method of treating psoriasis
A method and a composition having the Lactobacillus paracasei strain GMNL-653 for treating psoriasis is provided. The Lactobacillus paracasei strain GMNL-653 has anti-inflammation properties, and inhibits the secretion of cytokine IL-6 and IL-17, so that the psoriasis symptoms caused by over-inflammation are improved/relieved.
1. A method, of treating psoriasis, comprising:
administrating to subject in need thereof, an effective amount of a composition comprising Lactobacillus paracasei GMNL-653 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the Lactobacillus paracasei GMNL-653 is deposited in the China Center for Type Culture Collection (CCTCC) with an accession number of CCTCC M2016226 on 25 Apr. 2016, wherein the Lactobacillus paracasei GMNL-653 has an ability to inhibit the formation of cytokine IL-17 and an ability to inhibit the formation of cytokine IL-6.
2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the Lactobacillus paracasei GMNL-653 is a viable strain or a dead strain.
3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is a pharmaceutical composition, a nutritional supplement, a health food, a medical food, or a combination thereof.