1
|
Li Z, Xu Q, Huangfu N, Cui H. The effect and mechanism of inulin on atherosclerosis is mediated by the characteristic intestinal flora and metabolites. Coron Artery Dis 2024; 35:498-508. [PMID: 38767579 DOI: 10.1097/mca.0000000000001377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Inflammation and hyperlipidemia can cause atherosclerosis. Prebiotic inulin has been proven to effectively reduce inflammation and blood lipid levels. Utilizing a mouse model induced by a high-fat diet, this study aimed to explore whether the characteristic intestinal flora and its metabolites mediate the effects of inulin intervention on atherosclerosis and to clarify the specific mechanism. METHODS Thirty apolipoprotein E-deficient (ApoE-/-) mice were randomly divided into three groups. They were fed with a normal diet, a high-fat diet or an inulin+high-fat diet for 16 weeks. The total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in the three groups were compared. The gross aorta and aortic sinus of mice were stained with oil red O, and the area of atherosclerotic plaque was observed and compared. The diversity and structure of the mouse fecal flora were detected by sequencing the V3-V4 region of the 16S rRNA gene, and the levels of metabolites in mouse feces were assessed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The plasma lipopolysaccharide (LPS) levels and aortic inflammatory factors were measured by multi-index flow cytometry (CBA). RESULTS ApoE-/- mice fed with the high-fat diet exhibited an increase of approximately 46% in the area of atherosclerotic lesions, and the levels of TC, TG and LDL-C were significantly increased ( P < 0.05) compared with levels in the normal diet group. After inulin was added to the high-fat group, the area of atherosclerotic lesions, the level of serum LPS and aortic inflammation were reduced, and the levels of TC, TG and LDL-C were decreased ( P < 0.05). Based on 16S rRNA gene detection, we found that the composition of the intestinal microbiota, such as Prevotella, and metabolites, such as L-arginine, changed significantly due to hyperlipidemia, and the dietary inulin intervention partially reversed the relevant changes. CONCLUSION Inulin can inhibit the formation of atherosclerotic plaques, which may be related to the changes in lipid metabolism, the composition of the intestinal microbial community and its metabolites, and the inhibition of the expression of related inflammatory factors. Our study identified the relationships among the characteristic intestinal microbiota, metabolites and atherosclerosis, aiming to provide a new direction for future research to delay or treat atherosclerosis by changing the composition and function of the host intestinal microbiota and metabolites.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Qingqing Xu
- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
2
|
Bavaro AR, Di Biase M, Linsalata V, D’Antuono I, Di Stefano V, Lonigro SL, Garbetta A, Valerio F, Melilli MG, Cardinali A. Potential Prebiotic Effect of Inulin-Enriched Pasta after In Vitro Gastrointestinal Digestion and Simulated Gut Fermentation. Foods 2024; 13:1815. [PMID: 38928756 PMCID: PMC11202534 DOI: 10.3390/foods13121815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
Abstract
In the current study, the prebiotic potential of an innovative functional pasta enriched with 12% (w/w) inulin was investigated. To this aim, pasta was subjected to in vitro gastrointestinal digestion followed by simulated gut fermentation compared to the control pasta (CTRL) not containing inulin. The incorporation of inulin positively (p < 0.05) affected some organoleptic traits and the cooking quality of the final product, giving an overall score significantly higher than CTRL. The resultant essential amino acid content was similar in both pasta samples while the total protein content was lower in inulin-enriched pasta for the polymer substitution to durum wheat flour. The prebiotic potential of chicory inulin was preliminarily tested in in vitro experiments using seven probiotic strains and among them Lacticaseibacillus paracasei IMPC2.1 was selected for the simulated gut fermentation studies. The positive prebiotic activity score registered with the probiotic strain suggested the suitability of the inulin-enriched pasta with respect to acting as a prebiotic source favoring the growth of the probiotic strain and short chain fatty acid (SCFA) production. The present study contributes to broadening knowledge on the prebiotic efficacy of inulin when incorporated into a complex food matrix.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Anna Rita Bavaro
- Institute of Sciences of Food Productions (ISPA), National Research Council (CNR), 70126 Bari, Italy; (A.R.B.); (M.D.B.); (V.L.); (I.D.); (S.L.L.); (A.G.); (A.C.)
| | - Mariaelena Di Biase
- Institute of Sciences of Food Productions (ISPA), National Research Council (CNR), 70126 Bari, Italy; (A.R.B.); (M.D.B.); (V.L.); (I.D.); (S.L.L.); (A.G.); (A.C.)
| | - Vito Linsalata
- Institute of Sciences of Food Productions (ISPA), National Research Council (CNR), 70126 Bari, Italy; (A.R.B.); (M.D.B.); (V.L.); (I.D.); (S.L.L.); (A.G.); (A.C.)
| | - Isabella D’Antuono
- Institute of Sciences of Food Productions (ISPA), National Research Council (CNR), 70126 Bari, Italy; (A.R.B.); (M.D.B.); (V.L.); (I.D.); (S.L.L.); (A.G.); (A.C.)
| | - Vita Di Stefano
- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Palermo, 90123 Palermo, Italy;
| | - Stella Lisa Lonigro
- Institute of Sciences of Food Productions (ISPA), National Research Council (CNR), 70126 Bari, Italy; (A.R.B.); (M.D.B.); (V.L.); (I.D.); (S.L.L.); (A.G.); (A.C.)
| | - Antonella Garbetta
- Institute of Sciences of Food Productions (ISPA), National Research Council (CNR), 70126 Bari, Italy; (A.R.B.); (M.D.B.); (V.L.); (I.D.); (S.L.L.); (A.G.); (A.C.)
| | - Francesca Valerio
- Institute of Sciences of Food Productions (ISPA), National Research Council (CNR), 70126 Bari, Italy; (A.R.B.); (M.D.B.); (V.L.); (I.D.); (S.L.L.); (A.G.); (A.C.)
| | - Maria Grazia Melilli
- Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry (ICB), National Research Council (CNR), 95126 Catania, Italy
| | - Angela Cardinali
- Institute of Sciences of Food Productions (ISPA), National Research Council (CNR), 70126 Bari, Italy; (A.R.B.); (M.D.B.); (V.L.); (I.D.); (S.L.L.); (A.G.); (A.C.)
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Akkerman R, Oerlemans MMP, Ferrari M, Fernández-Lainez C, de Haan BJ, Faas MM, Walvoort MTC, de Vos P. Exopolysaccharide β-(2,6)-levan-type fructans have a molecular-weight-dependent modulatory effect on Toll-like receptor signalling. Food Funct 2024; 15:676-688. [PMID: 38108152 PMCID: PMC10802977 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo03066k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
Abstract
SCOPE Fructans are a group of dietary fibers which are known to have many beneficial effects including immune-modulating effects. A family of fructans are β-(2,6)-linked levan-type fructans that are known to serve as exopolysaccharides in the cell wall of many species of bacteria including commensal bacteria and probiotics. It is still largely unknown whether and how they can serve as immunomodulating molecules. RESULTS Microbial β-(2,6)-fructans were found to induce TLR-dependent activation of THP-1 cells, in a dose-dependent fashion. Low molecular weight (Mw), medium Mw and high Mw β-(2,6)-fructans activated both TLR2 and 4 in a dose- and molecular weight-dependent fashion. In addition, it was found that β-(2,6)-fructans were able to inhibit signalling of various TLRs with the strongest effect on TLR5 and 8, which were inhibited by all the β-(2,6)-fructans in a dose- and molecular weight-dependent fashion. The final effect of this activation and inhibition of TLRs on cytokine responses in human dendritic cells (DCs) was minor which may be explained by the counter-activating effects of the different β-(2,6)-linked levan-type fructans on inhibition of TLR signalling in the DCs. CONCLUSION A mechanism by which exopolysaccharide levan β-(2,6)-fructans can be immune-modulating is by impacting TLR signalling. This knowledge could lead to food in which exopolysaccharide levan β-(2,6)-fructans are added for preventing disorders where TLR-signalling is modulated.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Renate Akkerman
- Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
| | - Marjolein M P Oerlemans
- Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
| | - Michela Ferrari
- Department of Chemical Biology, Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
| | - Cynthia Fernández-Lainez
- Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
- Laboratorio de Errores Innatos del Metabolismo y Tamiz, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Ciudad de México, Mexico
- Posgrado en Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México UNAM, Ciudad de México, Mexico
| | - Bart J de Haan
- Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
| | - Marijke M Faas
- Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
| | - Marthe T C Walvoort
- Department of Chemical Biology, Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
| | - Paul de Vos
- Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Basak S, Hridayanka KSN, Duttaroy AK. Bioactives and their roles in bone metabolism of osteoarthritis: evidence and mechanisms on gut-bone axis. Front Immunol 2024; 14:1323233. [PMID: 38235147 PMCID: PMC10792057 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1323233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
Abstract
Bioactives significantly modify and maintain human health. Available data suggest that Bioactives might play a beneficial role in chronic inflammatory diseases. Although promised, defining their mechanisms and opting to weigh their benefits and limitations is imperative. Detailed mechanisms by which critical Bioactives, including probiotics and prebiotics such as dietary lipids (DHA, EPA, alpha LA), vitamin D, polysaccharides (fructooligosaccharide), polyphenols (curcumin, resveratrol, and capsaicin) potentially modulate inflammation and bone metabolism is limited. Certain dietary bioactive significantly impact the gut microbiota, immune system, and pain response via the gut-immune-bone axis. This narrative review highlights a recent update on mechanistic evidence that bioactive is demonstrated demonstrated to reduce osteoarthritis pathophysiology.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sanjay Basak
- Molecular Biology Division, National Institute of Nutrition, Indian Council of Medical Research, Hyderabad, India
| | - Kota Sri Naga Hridayanka
- Molecular Biology Division, National Institute of Nutrition, Indian Council of Medical Research, Hyderabad, India
| | - Asim K. Duttaroy
- Department of Nutrition, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Momo Cabrera P, Rachmühl C, Derrien M, Bourdet-Sicard R, Lacroix C, Geirnaert A. Comparative prebiotic potential of galacto- and fructo-oligosaccharides, native inulin, and acacia gum in Kenyan infant gut microbiota during iron supplementation. ISME COMMUNICATIONS 2024; 4:ycae033. [PMID: 38774131 PMCID: PMC11107946 DOI: 10.1093/ismeco/ycae033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024]
Abstract
Iron fortification to prevent anemia in African infants increases colonic iron levels, favoring the growth of enteropathogens. The use of prebiotics may be an effective strategy to reduce these detrimental effects. Using the African infant PolyFermS gut model, we compared the effect of the prebiotics short-chain galacto- with long-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (scGOS/lcFOS) and native inulin, and the emerging prebiotic acacia gum, a branched-polysaccharide-protein complex consisting of arabinose and galactose, during iron supplementation on four Kenyan infant gut microbiota. Iron supplementation did not alter the microbiota but promoted Clostridioides difficile in one microbiota. The prebiotic effect of scGOS/lcFOS and inulin was confirmed during iron supplementation in all investigated Kenyan infant gut microbiota, leading to higher abundance of bifidobacteria, increased production of acetate, propionate, and butyrate, and a significant shift in microbiota composition compared to non-supplemented microbiota. The abundance of the pathogens Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens was also inhibited upon addition of the prebiotic fibers. Acacia gum had no effect on any of the microbiota. In conclusion, scGOS/lcFOS and inulin, but not acacia gum, showed a donor-independent strong prebiotic potential in Kenyan infant gut microbiota. This study demonstrates the relevance of comparing fibers in vitro prior to clinical studies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Paula Momo Cabrera
- Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health, ETH Zurich, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland
| | - Carole Rachmühl
- Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health, ETH Zurich, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland
| | - Muriel Derrien
- Danone Global Research & Innovation Center, 91190 Gif sur Yvette, France
- Present address: Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Laboratory of Molecular Bacteriology, Rega Institute KU, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
| | | | - Christophe Lacroix
- Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health, ETH Zurich, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland
| | - Annelies Geirnaert
- Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health, ETH Zurich, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Rachmühl C, Lacroix C, Cabrera PM, Geirnaert A. Long-term continuous cultivation of Kenyan infant fecal microbiota using the host adapted PolyFermS model. Sci Rep 2023; 13:20563. [PMID: 37996456 PMCID: PMC10667343 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-47131-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
Abstract
Appropriate in vitro models to investigate the impact of novel nutritional strategies on the gut microbiota of infants living in rural Africa are scarce. Here, we aimed to develop such a continuous gut fermentation model based on the PolyFermS platform, which allows controlled and stable long-term cultivation of colon microbiota in conditions akin the host. Nine immobilized Kenyan infant fecal microbiota were used as inoculum for continuous PolyFermS colon models fed with medium mimicking the weaning infant diet. Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) supplementation (1, 4 and 8 g/L) and cultivation pH (5.8 and 6.3) were investigated stepwise. Conditions providing a close match between fecal and in vitro microbiota (pH 5.8 with 1 g/L FOS) were selected for investigating long-term stability of four Kenyan infant PolyFermS microbiota. The shared fraction of top bacterial genera between fecal and in vitro microbiota was high (74-89%) and stable during 107 days of continuous cultivation. Community diversity was maintained and two distinct fermentation metabolite profiles of infant fecal microbiota were observed. Three propiogenic and one butyrogenic metabolite profile of infant fecal microbiota established from day 8 onwards and stayed stable. We present here the first rationally designed continuous cultivation model of African infant gut microbiota. This model will be important to assess the effect of dietary or environmental factors on the gut microbiota of African infants with high enteropathogen exposure.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Carole Rachmühl
- Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
| | - Christophe Lacroix
- Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
| | - Paula Momo Cabrera
- Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
| | - Annelies Geirnaert
- Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Rachmühl C, Lacroix C, Cabrera PM, Geirnaert A. Long-term continuous cultivation of Kenyan infant fecal microbiota using the host adapted PolyFermS model. RESEARCH SQUARE 2023:rs.3.rs-3101157. [PMID: 37461546 PMCID: PMC10350169 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3101157/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
Abstract
Appropriate in vitro models to investigate the impact of novel nutritional strategies on the gut microbiota of infants living in rural Africa are scarce. Here, we aimed to develop such a continuous gut fermentation model based on the PolyFermS platform. Eight immobilized Kenyan infant fecal microbiota were used as inoculum for continuous PolyFermS colon models fed with medium mimicking the weaning infant diet. Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) supplementation (1, 4 and 8 g/L) and cultivation pH (5.8 and 6.3) were stepwise investigated. Conditions providing a close match between fecal and in vitro microbiota (pH 5.8 with 1 g/L FOS) were selected for investigating long-term stability of four Kenyan infant PolyFermS microbiota. The shared fraction of top bacterial genera between fecal and in vitro microbiota was high (74-89%) and stable during 107 days of continuous cultivation. Community diversity was maintained, and two distinct fermentation metabolite profiles, propiogenic and butyrogenic, of infant fecal microbiota established from day 8 onwards and stayed stable. We present here the first rationally designed and accurate continuous cultivation model of African infant gut microbiota. This model will be important to assess the effect of dietary or environmental factors on the gut microbiota of African infants with high enteropathogen exposure.
Collapse
|
8
|
Arruda HS, Silva EK, Pastore GM, Marostica Junior MR. Non-Thermal Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Processing Retains the Quality Parameters and Improves the Kinetic Stability of an Araticum Beverage Enriched with Inulin-Type Dietary Fibers. Foods 2023; 12:2595. [PMID: 37444333 DOI: 10.3390/foods12132595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Fruit-based beverages have been considered excellent food vehicles for delivering prebiotics. However, the conventional thermal processes currently used to microbiologically and enzymatically stabilize these products may cause significant losses in their sensory, physicochemical, nutritional, and bioactive characteristics. Thus, in this study, we evaluate the effect of different levels of pressure (8, 15, and 21 MPa) and temperature (35 and 55 °C) on the characteristics of an inulin-enriched araticum beverage processed with non-thermal supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) technology. The temperature showed a significant effect on total soluble solids, pH, particle size distribution, and kinetic stability. In contrast, pressure affected only the particle size distribution. The interaction between pressure and temperature influenced the total soluble solids, pH, and particle size distribution. Color parameters, ζ-potential, and glucose and fructose contents were not modified after all SC-CO2 treatments. Moreover, the SC-CO2 treatments preserved the inulin molecular structure, thus maintaining its prebiotic functionality. Overall, the SC-CO2 treatment did not alter the sensory, nutritional, and functional quality of the beverage, while improving its physical stability during storage. Therefore, non-thermal SC-CO2 treatment can be an alternative to current conventional processes for stabilizing inulin-enriched fruit-based beverages.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Henrique Silvano Arruda
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Monteiro Lobato Street 80, Campinas 13083-862, SP, Brazil
| | - Eric Keven Silva
- Department of Food Engineering and Technology, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Monteiro Lobato Street 80, Campinas 13083-862, SP, Brazil
| | - Glaucia Maria Pastore
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Monteiro Lobato Street 80, Campinas 13083-862, SP, Brazil
| | - Mario Roberto Marostica Junior
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Monteiro Lobato Street 80, Campinas 13083-862, SP, Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Chen X, de Vos P. Structure-function relationship and impact on the gut-immune barrier function of non-digestible carbohydrates and human milk oligosaccharides applicable for infant formula. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023:1-21. [PMID: 37035930 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2199072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
Abstract
Human milk oligosaccharides (hMOs) in mothers' milk play a crucial role in guiding the colonization of microbiota and gut-immune barrier development in infants. Non-digestible carbohydrates (NDCs) such as synthetic single hMOs, galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), inulin-type fructans and pectin oligomers have been added to infant formula to substitute some hMOs' functions. HMOs and NDCs can modulate the gut-immune barrier, which is a multiple-layered functional unit consisting of microbiota, a mucus layer, gut epithelium, and the immune system. There is increasing evidence that the structures of the complex polysaccharides may influence their efficacy in modulating the gut-immune barrier. This review focuses on the role of different structures of individual hMOs and commonly applied NDCs in infant formulas in (i) direct regulation of the gut-immune barrier in a microbiota-independent manner and in (ii) modulation of microbiota composition and microbial metabolites of these polysaccharides in a microbiota-dependent manner. Both have been shown to be essential for guiding the development of an adequate immune barrier, but the effects are very dependent on the structural features of hMO or NDC. This knowledge might lead to tailored infant formulas for specific target groups.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaochen Chen
- Immunoendocrinology, Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
| | - Paul de Vos
- Immunoendocrinology, Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
In vitro fermentation of human milk oligosaccharides by individual Bifidobacterium longum-dominant infant fecal inocula. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 287:119322. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
|
11
|
Fernández-Lainez C, Logtenberg MJ, Tang X, Schols HA, López-Velázquez G, de Vos P. β(2→1) chicory and β(2→1)-β(2→6) agave fructans protect the human intestinal barrier function in vitro in a stressor-dependent fashion. Food Funct 2022; 13:6737-6748. [PMID: 35665791 DOI: 10.1039/d2fo00534d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
Dietary fibers such as fructans can protect the intestinal epithelial barrier integrity, but the mechanisms underlying this protection are not completely understood. We aimed to study the protective effect of β(2→1)-β(2→6) branched graminan-type fructans (GTFs) on gut epithelial barrier function that was disrupted by three different agents which impact the barrier function via different cellular mechanisms. The effects of GTFs were compared with those of linear β(2→1) inulin-type fructans (ITFs). T84 intestinal epithelial monolayers were incubated with GTFs and ITFs. Afterwards, the monolayers were challenged with the barrier disruptors calcium ionophore A23187, 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) and deoxynivalenol (DON). Transepithelial resistance was measured with an electric cell-substrate impedance sensing system. All fructans studied prevented the barrier disruption induced by A23187. ITF II protected from the disruptive effects of PMA. However, none of the studied fructans influenced the disruption induced by DON. As a measure of disruption-induced inflammation, interleukin-8 (IL-8) production by the intestinal epithelium was determined by ELISA. The production of IL-8 induced by A23187 was decreased by all fructans, whereas IL-8 production induced by DON decreased only upon pre-treatment with ITF II. None of the studied fructans prevented PMA induced IL-8 production. GTFs just like ITFs can influence the barrier function and inflammatory processes in gut epithelial cells in a structure-dependent fashion. These distinct protective effects are dependent on the different signaling pathways that lead to gut barrier disruption.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Cynthia Fernández-Lainez
- Immunoendocrinology, Division of Medical Biology, Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University Medical Centre Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, The Netherlands.
- Laboratorio de Errores innatos del Metabolismo y Tamiz, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Av. Iman 1, 04530, Ciudad de México, Mexico
- Posgrado en Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Edificio D, 1° Piso. Circuito de Posgrados, Ciudad Universitaria, 04510, Ciudad de México, Mexico
| | - Madelon J Logtenberg
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Wageningen University, Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708 WG, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
| | - Xin Tang
- Immunoendocrinology, Division of Medical Biology, Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University Medical Centre Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, The Netherlands.
| | - Henk A Schols
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Wageningen University, Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708 WG, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
| | - Gabriel López-Velázquez
- Laboratorio de Biomoléculas y Salud Infantil, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Av. Iman 1, 04530, Cuidad de México, Mexico.
| | - Paul de Vos
- Immunoendocrinology, Division of Medical Biology, Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University Medical Centre Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, The Netherlands.
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Akkerman R, Logtenberg MJ, Beukema M, de Haan BJ, Faas MM, Zoetendal EG, Schols HA, de Vos P. Combining galacto-oligosaccharides and 2'-fucosyllactose alters their fermentation kinetics by infant fecal microbiota and influences AhR-receptor dependent cytokine responses in immature dendritic cells. Food Funct 2022; 13:6510-6521. [PMID: 35642586 PMCID: PMC9208271 DOI: 10.1039/d2fo00550f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) and 2′-fucosyllactose (2′-FL) are non-digestible carbohydrates (NDCs) that are often added to infant formula to replace the functionalities of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs). It is not known if combining GOS and 2′-FL will affect their fermentation kinetics and subsequent immune-modulatory effects such as AhR-receptor stimulation. Here, we used an in vitro set-up for the fermentation of 2′-FL and GOS, either individually or combined, by fecal microbiota of 8-week-old infants. We found that GOS was fermented two times faster by the infant fecal microbiota when combined with 2′-FL, while the combination of GOS and 2′-FL did not result in a complete degradation of 2′-FL. Fermentation of both GOS and 2′-FL increased the relative abundance of Bifidobacterium, which coincided with the production of acetate and lactate. Digesta of the fermentations influenced dendritic cell cytokine secretion differently under normal conditions and in the presence of the AhR-receptor blocker CH223191. We show that, combining GOS and 2′-FL accelerates GOS fermentation by the infant fecal microbiota of 8-week-old infants. In addition, we show that the fermentation digesta of GOS and 2′-FL, either fermented individually or combined, can attenuate DC cytokine responses in a similar and in an AhR-receptor dependent way. Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) and 2′-fucosyllactose (2′-FL) are non-digestible carbohydrates (NDCs) that are often added to infant formula to replace the functionalities of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs).![]()
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Renate Akkerman
- Immunoendocrinology, Division of Medical Biology, Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen and University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
| | - Madelon J Logtenberg
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
| | - Martin Beukema
- Immunoendocrinology, Division of Medical Biology, Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen and University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
| | - Bart J de Haan
- Immunoendocrinology, Division of Medical Biology, Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen and University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
| | - Marijke M Faas
- Immunoendocrinology, Division of Medical Biology, Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen and University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
| | - Erwin G Zoetendal
- Laboratory of Microbiology, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
| | - Henk A Schols
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
| | - Paul de Vos
- Immunoendocrinology, Division of Medical Biology, Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen and University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Kouzounis D, Kers JG, Soares N, Smidt H, Kabel MA, Schols HA. Cereal type and combined xylanase/glucanase supplementation influence the cecal microbiota composition in broilers. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2022; 13:51. [PMID: 35505382 PMCID: PMC9066912 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-022-00702-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Dietary fiber-degrading enzyme supplementation in broilers aims at off-setting the anti-nutritive effect of non-starch polysaccharides and at promoting broiler health. Recently, we demonstrated that xylanase/glucanase addition in wheat-based diet improved nutrient digestibility, arabinoxylan fermentability and broiler growth. Conversely, maize arabinoxylan was found to be recalcitrant to xylanase action. These findings suggested that enzyme-mediated improvement of nutrient digestion and carbohydrate fermentation depended on the cereal type present in the diet, and may have contributed to broiler growth. Hence, we aimed at further investigating the link between dietary enzymes and carbohydrate fermentation in broilers, by studying the impact of enzyme supplementation in cereal-based diets, to the microbial communities in the ileum and ceca of broilers. For that purpose, 96 one-day-old male broilers were randomly reared in two pens and received either wheat-based or maize-based starter and grower diets. At d 20, the broilers were randomly assigned to one out of four dietary treatments. The broilers received for 8 d the wheat-based or maize-based finisher diet as such (Control treatments; WC, MC) or supplemented with a xylanase/glucanase combination (Enzyme treatments; WE, ME). At d 28, samples from the digestive tract were collected, and the ileal and cecal microbiota composition was determined by 16S ribosomal RNA gene amplicon sequencing. A similar phylogenetic (alpha) diversity was observed among the four treatments, both in the ileal and the cecal samples. Furthermore, a similar microbial composition in the ileum (beta diversity) was observed, with lactobacilli being the predominant community for all treatments. In contrast, both cereal type and enzyme supplementation were found to influence cecal communities. The type of cereal (i.e., wheat or maize) explained 47% of the total variation in microbial composition in the ceca. Further stratifying the analysis per cereal type revealed differences in microbiota composition between WC and WE, but not between MC and ME. Furthermore, the prevalence of beneficial genera, such as Faecalibacterium and Blautia, in the ceca of broilers fed wheat-based diets coincided with arabinoxylan accumulation. These findings indicated that fermentable arabinoxylan and arabinoxylo-oligosaccharides released by dietary xylanase may play an important role in bacterial metabolism.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dimitrios Kouzounis
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Wageningen University & Research, 6708 WG, Wageningen, The Netherlands
| | - Jannigje G Kers
- Laboratory of Microbiology, Wageningen University & Research, 6708 WE, Wageningen, The Netherlands
| | | | - Hauke Smidt
- Laboratory of Microbiology, Wageningen University & Research, 6708 WE, Wageningen, The Netherlands
| | - Mirjam A Kabel
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Wageningen University & Research, 6708 WG, Wageningen, The Netherlands
| | - Henk A Schols
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Wageningen University & Research, 6708 WG, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
He W, Xie Z, Thøgersen R, Rasmussen MK, Zachariassen LF, Jørgensen NR, Nørgaard JV, Andersen HJ, Nielsen DS, Hansen AK, Bertram HC. Effects of Calcium Source, Inulin and Lactose on Gut-Bone Associations in an Ovarierectomized Rat Model. Mol Nutr Food Res 2022; 66:e2100883. [PMID: 35107857 PMCID: PMC9287054 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202100883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Abstract
SCOPE Osteoporosis poses a health challenge especially for postmenopausal women. This study aimed to explore nutritional strategies to counteract bone demineralization in ovarierectomized (OVX) rats. METHODS AND RESULTS OVX rats (n = 49) were fed with one of six different diets, where two different calcium sources (dairy calcium or calcium carbonate) were provided alone or in combination with either inulin (5%) or lactose (0.5%). In addition, a calcium-deficient diet was included. Calcium supplementation increased intestinal concentrations of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and the abundance of fecal Acinetobacter and Propionibacterium. Accompanied with these effects, rats fed with calcium-fortified diets had higher bone mineral density, bone mineral content and femur mechanical strength, lower serum levels of bone markers and lower expression of calcium absorption-related genes (CaBP and Trpv6) compared with control. Inulin supplementation resulted in a markedly increased production of intestinal SCFAs, a decreased intestinal pH, an increased abundance of Allobaculum and Bifidobacterium, and an increased expression of Trpv6. Inulin and lactose showed beneficial effects on spine bone. CONCLUSION Calcium modulated gut microbiome composition and function. A pronounced effect of inulin on metabolic activity in the gastrointestinal tract was evident, and lactose supplementation decreased jejunal pH that might be associated with slightly enhanced bone mineralization. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Weiwei He
- Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Agro Food Park 48, Aarhus N, DK-8200, Denmark
| | - Zhuqing Xie
- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
| | - Rebekka Thøgersen
- Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Agro Food Park 48, Aarhus N, DK-8200, Denmark
| | - Martin Krøyer Rasmussen
- Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Agro Food Park 48, Aarhus N, DK-8200, Denmark
| | - Line F Zachariassen
- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
| | - Niklas Rye Jørgensen
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Rigshospitalet, Glostrup, Denmark and Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
| | | | | | - Dennis S Nielsen
- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
| | - Axel K Hansen
- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
| | - Hanne Christine Bertram
- Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Agro Food Park 48, Aarhus N, DK-8200, Denmark
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Kong C, Akkerman R, Klostermann CE, Beukema M, Oerlemans MMP, Schols HA, de Vos P. Distinct fermentation of human milk oligosaccharides 3-FL and LNT2 and GOS/inulin by infant gut microbiota and impact on adhesion of Lactobacillus plantarum WCFS1 to gut epithelial cells. Food Funct 2021; 12:12513-12525. [PMID: 34811557 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo02563e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Human milk oligosaccharides (hMOs) are unique bioactive components in human milk. 3-Fucosyllactose (3-FL) is an abundantly present hMO that can be produced in sufficient amounts to allow application in infant formula. Lacto-N-triaose II (LNT2) can be obtained by acid hydrolysis of lacto-N-neotetraose (LNnT). Both 3-FL and LNT2 have been shown to have health benefits, but their impact on infant microbiota composition and microbial metabolic products such as short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) is unknown. To gain more insight in fermentability, we performed in vitro fermentation studies of 3-FL and LNT2 using pooled fecal microbiota from 12-week-old infants. The commonly investigated galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS)/inulin (9 : 1) served as control. Compared to GOS/inulin, we observed a delayed utilization of 3-FL, which was utilized at 60.3% after 36 h of fermentation, and induced the gradual production of acetic acid and lactic acid. 3-FL specifically enriched bacteria of Bacteroides and Enterococcus genus. LNT2 was fermented much faster. After 14 h of fermentation, 90.1% was already utilized, and production of acetic acid, succinic acid, lactic acid and butyric acid was observed. LNT2 specifically increased the abundance of Collinsella, as well as Bifidobacterium. The GOS present in the GOS/inulin mixture was completely fermented after 14 h, while for inulin, only low DP was rapidly utilized after 14 h. To determine whether the fermentation might lead to enhanced colonization of commensal bacteria to gut epithelial cells, we investigated adhesion of the commensal Lactobacillus plantarum WCFS1 to Caco-2 cells. The fermentation digesta of LNT2 collected after 14 h, 24 h, and 36 h, and GOS/inulin after 24 h of fermentation significantly increased the adhesion of L. plantarum WCFS1 to Caco-2 cells, while 3-FL had no such effect. Our findings illustrate that fermentation of hMOs is very structure-dependent and different from the commonly applied GOS/inulin, which might lead to differential potencies to stimulate adhesion of commensal cells to gut epithelium and consequent microbial colonization. This knowledge might contribute to the design of tailored infant formulas containing specific hMO molecules to meet the need of infants during the transition from breastfeeding to formula.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chunli Kong
- School of Food and Health, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food Additives, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China. .,Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
| | - Renate Akkerman
- Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
| | - Cynthia E Klostermann
- Biobased Chemistry and Technology, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
| | - Martin Beukema
- Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
| | - Marjolein M P Oerlemans
- Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
| | - Henk A Schols
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
| | - Paul de Vos
- Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Akkerman R, Logtenberg MJ, Beukema M, de Haan BJ, Faas MM, Zoetendal EG, Schols HA, de Vos P. Chicory inulin enhances fermentation of 2'-fucosyllactose by infant fecal microbiota and differentially influences immature dendritic cell and T-cell cytokine responses under normal and Th2-polarizing conditions. Food Funct 2021; 12:9018-9029. [PMID: 34382992 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo00893e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
Scope: Non-digestible carbohydrates (NDCs) such as native chicory inulin and 2'-fucosyllactose (2'-FL) are added to infant formula to mimic some of the human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) functions. It is unknown whether combining inulin and 2'-FL influences their fermentation kinetics and whether the immune-modulatory effects of these NDCs are different under normal and inflammatory-prone Th2-polarizing conditions. Methods and results: We investigated the in vitro fermentation of 2'-FL and native chicory inulin, fermented individually and combined, using fecal inocula of 8-week-old infants. Native inulin was fermented in a size-dependent fashion and expedited the fermentation of 2'-FL. Fermentation of both native inulin and 2'FL increased the relative abundance of Bifidobacterium, which coincided with the production of acetate and lactate. The fermentation digesta of all fermentations differentially influenced both dendritic cell and T-cell cytokine responses under normal culture conditions or in presence of the Th2-polarizing cytokines IL-33 and TSLP, with the most pronounced effect for IL-1β in the presence of TSLP. Conclusions: Our findings show that native inulin can expedite the fermentation of 2'-FL by infant fecal microbiota and that these NDC fermentation digesta have different effects under normal and Th2-polarizing conditions, indicating that infants with different immune backgrounds might benefit from tailored NDC formulations.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Renate Akkerman
- Immunoendocrinology, Division of Medical Biology, Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen and University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
| | - Madelon J Logtenberg
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
| | - Martin Beukema
- Immunoendocrinology, Division of Medical Biology, Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen and University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
| | - Bart J de Haan
- Immunoendocrinology, Division of Medical Biology, Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen and University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
| | - Marijke M Faas
- Immunoendocrinology, Division of Medical Biology, Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen and University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
| | - Erwin G Zoetendal
- Laboratory of Microbiology, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
| | - Henk A Schols
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
| | - Paul de Vos
- Immunoendocrinology, Division of Medical Biology, Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen and University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Logtenberg MJ, Akkerman R, Hobé RG, Donners KMH, Van Leeuwen SS, Hermes GDA, de Haan BJ, Faas MM, Buwalda PL, Zoetendal EG, de Vos P, Schols HA. Structure-Specific Fermentation of Galacto-Oligosaccharides, Isomalto-Oligosaccharides and Isomalto/Malto-Polysaccharides by Infant Fecal Microbiota and Impact on Dendritic Cell Cytokine Responses. Mol Nutr Food Res 2021; 65:e2001077. [PMID: 34060703 PMCID: PMC8459273 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202001077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Revised: 04/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
SCOPE Next to galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), starch-derived isomalto-oligosaccharide preparation (IMO) and isomalto/malto-polysaccharides (IMMP) could potentially be used as prebiotics in infant formulas. However, it remains largely unknown how the specific molecular structures of these non-digestible carbohydrates (NDCs) impact fermentability and immune responses in infants. METHODS AND RESULTS In vitro fermentation of GOS, IMO and IMMP using infant fecal inoculum of 2- and 8-week-old infants shows that only GOS and IMO are fermented by infant fecal microbiota. The degradation of GOS and IMO coincides with an increase in Bifidobacterium and production of acetate and lactate, which is more pronounced with GOS. Individual isomers with an (1↔1)-linkage or di-substituted reducing terminal glucose residue are more resistant to fermentation. GOS, IMO, and IMMP fermentation digesta attenuates cytokine profiles in immature dendritic cells (DCs), but the extent is dependent on the infants age and NDC structure. CONCLUSION The IMO preparation, containing reducing and non-reducing isomers, shows similar fermentation patterns as GOS in fecal microbiota of 2-week-old infants. Knowledge obtained on the substrate specificities of infant fecal microbiota and the subsequent regulatory effects of GOS, IMO and IMMP on DC responses might contribute to the design of tailored NDC mixtures for infants of different age groups.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Madelon J. Logtenberg
- Laboratory of Food ChemistryWageningen University & ResearchBornse Weilanden 9Wageningen6708 WGThe Netherlands
| | - Renate Akkerman
- ImmunoendocrinologyDivision of Medical BiologyDepartment of Pathology and Medical BiologyUniversity of Groningen and University Medical Centre GroningenGroningenThe Netherlands
| | - Rosan G. Hobé
- Laboratory of Food ChemistryWageningen University & ResearchBornse Weilanden 9Wageningen6708 WGThe Netherlands
| | - Kristel M. H. Donners
- Laboratory of Food ChemistryWageningen University & ResearchBornse Weilanden 9Wageningen6708 WGThe Netherlands
| | - Sander S. Van Leeuwen
- Cluster Human Nutrition & HealthDepartment of Laboratory MedicineUniversity Medical Center GroningenGroningenThe Netherlands
| | - Gerben D. A. Hermes
- Laboratory of MicrobiologyWageningen University & ResearchWageningenThe Netherlands
| | - Bart J. de Haan
- ImmunoendocrinologyDivision of Medical BiologyDepartment of Pathology and Medical BiologyUniversity of Groningen and University Medical Centre GroningenGroningenThe Netherlands
| | - Marijke M. Faas
- ImmunoendocrinologyDivision of Medical BiologyDepartment of Pathology and Medical BiologyUniversity of Groningen and University Medical Centre GroningenGroningenThe Netherlands
| | - Piet L. Buwalda
- Biobased Chemistry and TechnologyWageningen University & ResearchWageningenThe Netherlands
- Avebe Innovation CenterGroningenThe Netherlands
| | - Erwin G. Zoetendal
- Laboratory of MicrobiologyWageningen University & ResearchWageningenThe Netherlands
| | - Paul de Vos
- ImmunoendocrinologyDivision of Medical BiologyDepartment of Pathology and Medical BiologyUniversity of Groningen and University Medical Centre GroningenGroningenThe Netherlands
| | - Henk A. Schols
- Laboratory of Food ChemistryWageningen University & ResearchBornse Weilanden 9Wageningen6708 WGThe Netherlands
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Walton GE, Gibson GR, Hunter KA. Mechanisms linking the human gut microbiome to prophylactic and treatment strategies for COVID-19. Br J Nutr 2021; 126:219-227. [PMID: 33032673 PMCID: PMC7684010 DOI: 10.1017/s0007114520003980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Revised: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has altered the face of biology, social interaction and public health worldwide. It has had a destructive effect upon millions of people and is approaching a devastating one million fatalities. Emerging evidence has suggested a link between the infection and gut microbiome status. This is one of the several factors that may contribute towards severity of infection. Given the fact that the gut is heavily linked to immunity, inflammatory status and the ability to challenge pathogens, it is worthwhile to consider dietary intervention of the gut microbiota as means of potentially challenging the viral outcome. In this context, probiotics and prebiotics have been used to mitigate similar respiratory infections. Here, we summarise links between the gut microbiome and COVID-19 infection, as well as propose mechanisms whereby probiotic and prebiotic interventions may act.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Gemma E. Walton
- Food Microbial Sciences Unit, Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Reading, ReadingRG6 6AP, UK
| | - Glenn R. Gibson
- Food Microbial Sciences Unit, Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Reading, ReadingRG6 6AP, UK
| | - Kirsty A. Hunter
- Exercise and Health Research Group, Department of Sport Science, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, NottinghamNG11 8NS, UK
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Kong C, Faas MM, de Vos P, Akkerman R. Impact of dietary fibers in infant formulas on gut microbiota and the intestinal immune barrier. Food Funct 2021; 11:9445-9467. [PMID: 33150902 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo01700k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Human milk (HM) is the gold standard for the nutrition of infants. An important component of HM is human milk oligosaccharides (hMOs), which play an important role in gut microbiota colonization and gut immune barrier establishment, and thereby contribute to the maturation of the immune system in early life. Guiding these processes is important as disturbances have life-long health effects and can lead to the development of allergic diseases. Unfortunately, not all infants can be exclusively fed with HM. These infants are routinely fed with infant formulas that contain hMO analogs and other non-digestible carbohydrates (NDCs) to mimic the effects of hMOs. Currently, the hMO analogs 2'-fucosyllactose (2'-FL), galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), and pectins are added to infant formulas; however, these NDCs cannot mimic all hMO functions and therefore new NDCs and NDC mixtures need to become available for specific groups of neonates like preterm and disease-prone neonates. In this review, we discuss human data on the beneficial effects of infant formula supplements such as the specific hMO analog 2'-FL and NDCs as well as their mechanism of effects like stimulation of microbiota development, maturation of different parts of the gut immune barrier and anti-pathogenic effects. Insights into the structure-specific mechanisms by which hMOs and NDCs exert their beneficial functions might contribute to the development of new tailored NDCs and NDC mixtures. We also describe the needs for new in vitro systems that can be used for research on hMOs and NDCs. The current data suggest that "tailored infant formulas" for infants of different ages and healthy statuses are needed to ensure a healthy development of the microbiota and the gut immune system of infants.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chunli Kong
- Immunoendocrinology, Division of Medical Biology, Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands.
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
20
|
Kouzounis D, Hageman JA, Soares N, Michiels J, Schols HA. Impact of Xylanase and Glucanase on Oligosaccharide Formation, Carbohydrate Fermentation Patterns, and Nutrient Utilization in the Gastrointestinal Tract of Broilers. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:1285. [PMID: 33947151 PMCID: PMC8147108 DOI: 10.3390/ani11051285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 04/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
Abstract
This study aimed at determining how the degradation of cereal non-starch polysaccharides (NSP) by dietary enzymes during feed digestion can influence nutrient digestibility and NSP fermentability in broilers. Ninety-six one-day-old male broilers were assigned to 4 different treatments: control and enzyme-supplemented wheat-based (WC, WE) or maize-based (MC, ME) treatments. Enzyme supplementation with endo-xylanase and endo-glucanase occurred from day 20 onwards. On day 28, digesta samples were collected. Nutrient digestibility, NSP recovery, oligosaccharide profile, and short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) content were determined. Enzyme supplementation in WE resulted in a higher starch (3%; p = 0.004) and protein (5%; p = 0.002) digestion in the ileum compared to WC. Xylanase activity in WE led to in situ formations of arabinoxylan-oligosaccharides consisting of 5 to 26 pentose units in the ileum. This coincided with decreased arabinose (p = 0.059) and xylose (p = 0.036) amounts in the ceca and higher acetate (p = 0.014) and butyrate (p = 0.044) formation in WE compared to WC. Conversely, complete total tract recovery of arabinoxylan in MC and ME suggested poor maize NSP fermentability. Overall, enzyme action improved nutrient digestibility and arabinoxylan fermentability in the wheat-based diet. The lower response of the maize-based diet to enzyme treatment may be related to the recalcitrance of maize arabinoxylan as well as to the high nutritive value of maize.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dimitrios Kouzounis
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Wageningen University & Research, Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708 WG Wageningen, The Netherlands;
| | - Jos A. Hageman
- Biometris, Applied Statistics, Wageningen University & Research, Droevendaalsesteeg 1, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands;
| | - Natalia Soares
- Huvepharma NV, Uitbreidingstraat 80, 2600 Berchem, Belgium;
| | - Joris Michiels
- Laboratory for Animal Nutrition and Animal Product Quality (LANUPRO), Department of Animal Sciences and Aquatic Ecology, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, 9000 Ghent, Belgium;
| | - Henk A. Schols
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Wageningen University & Research, Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708 WG Wageningen, The Netherlands;
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Logtenberg MJ, Vink JC, Serierse RM, An R, Hermes GD, Smidt H, Schols HA. Pooled faecal inoculum can predict infant fiber fermentability despite high inter-individual variability of microbiota composition. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcdf.2020.100235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
|
22
|
Logtenberg MJ, Akkerman R, An R, Hermes GDA, de Haan BJ, Faas MM, Zoetendal EG, Schols HA, de Vos P. Fermentation of Chicory Fructo-Oligosaccharides and Native Inulin by Infant Fecal Microbiota Attenuates Pro-Inflammatory Responses in Immature Dendritic Cells in an Infant-Age-Dependent and Fructan-Specific Way. Mol Nutr Food Res 2020; 64:e2000068. [PMID: 32420676 PMCID: PMC7378940 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202000068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2020] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
SCOPE Inulin-type fructans are commonly applied in infant formula to support development of gut microbiota and immunity. These inulin-type fructans are considered to be fermented by gut microbiota, but it is unknown how fermentation impacts immune modulating capacity and whether the process of fermentation is dependent on the infant's age. METHODS AND RESULTS The in vitro fermentation of chicory fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) and native inulin are investigated using pooled fecal inocula of two- and eight-week-old infants. Both inocula primarily utilize the trisaccharides in FOS, while they almost completely utilize native inulin with degree of polymerization (DP) 3-8. Fecal microbiota of eight-week-old infants degrades longer chains of native inulin up to DP 16. This correlates with a higher abundance of Bifidobacterium and higher production of acetate and lactate after 26 h of fermentation. Fermented FOS and native inulin attenuate pro-inflammatory cytokines produced by immature dendritic cells (DCs), but profiles and magnitude of attenuation are stronger with native inulin than with FOS. CONCLUSION The findings demonstrate that fermentation of FOS and native inulin is dependent on the infant's age and fructan structure. Fermentation enhances attenuating effects of pro-inflammatory responses in DCs, which depend mainly on microbial metabolites formed during fermentation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Madelon J. Logtenberg
- Laboratory of Food ChemistryWageningen University and ResearchBornse Weilanden 9, 6708 WGWageningenThe Netherlands
| | - Renate Akkerman
- Immunoendocrinology, Division of Medical Biology, Department of Pathology and Medical BiologyUniversity of Groningen and University Medical Centre GroningenHanzeplein 1, 9700 RBGroningenThe Netherlands
| | - Ran An
- Laboratory of MicrobiologyWageningen University and ResearchStippeneng 4, 6708 WEWageningenThe Netherlands
| | - Gerben D. A. Hermes
- Laboratory of MicrobiologyWageningen University and ResearchStippeneng 4, 6708 WEWageningenThe Netherlands
| | - Bart J. de Haan
- Immunoendocrinology, Division of Medical Biology, Department of Pathology and Medical BiologyUniversity of Groningen and University Medical Centre GroningenHanzeplein 1, 9700 RBGroningenThe Netherlands
| | - Marijke M. Faas
- Immunoendocrinology, Division of Medical Biology, Department of Pathology and Medical BiologyUniversity of Groningen and University Medical Centre GroningenHanzeplein 1, 9700 RBGroningenThe Netherlands
| | - Erwin G. Zoetendal
- Laboratory of MicrobiologyWageningen University and ResearchStippeneng 4, 6708 WEWageningenThe Netherlands
| | - Henk A. Schols
- Laboratory of Food ChemistryWageningen University and ResearchBornse Weilanden 9, 6708 WGWageningenThe Netherlands
| | - Paul de Vos
- Immunoendocrinology, Division of Medical Biology, Department of Pathology and Medical BiologyUniversity of Groningen and University Medical Centre GroningenHanzeplein 1, 9700 RBGroningenThe Netherlands
| |
Collapse
|