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Shangpliang HNJ, Tamang JP. Genome Analysis of Potential Probiotic Levilactobacillus brevis AcCh91 Isolated from Indian Home-Made Fermented Milk Product (Chhurpi). Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins 2024; 16:1583-1607. [PMID: 37466831 DOI: 10.1007/s12602-023-10125-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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Consumption of naturally fermented milk (NFM) products is the dietary culture in India. The mountainous people of Arunachal Pradesh in India prepare the assorted artisanal home-made NFM products from cow and yak milk. Previously, we isolated and identified 76 strains of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from NFM products of Arunachal Pradesh, viz. mar, chhurpi and churkam. We hypothesized that some of these LAB strains may possess probiotic potentials; hence, we investigated the probiotic potentials of these strains. On the basis of in vitro and genetic screening for probiotic attributes including haemolytic ability, 20 LAB strains were selected out of 76 strains, for further analysis. Using in silico analysis, viz. multivariate heatmap and PCA (principal component analysis) biplot, Levilactobacillus brevis AcCh91 was selected as the most promising probiotic strain, which was further characterized by the whole-genome analysis. Lev. brevis AcCh91 showed the highest survival rate of 93.38% in low pH and 86.68 ± 2.69% in low bile and the highest hydrophobicity average of 86.34 ± 5.53%. This strain also showed auto-aggregation and co-aggregation with antimicrobial properties against the pathogens, showed ability to produce beta-galactosidase and cholesterol reduction property and, most importantly, produced GABA, an important psychobiotic element. Genomic analysis of Lev. brevis AcCh91 showed the presence of genes corresponding to GABA, vitamins, amino acids, cholesterol reduction, immunomodulation, bioactive peptides and antioxidant activity. The absence of antimicrobial-resistant genes and virulence factors was observed. Hence, genome analysis supports the probiotic potentials of Lev. brevis AcCh91, which may be further investigated to understand its health-promoting properties.
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Sikkim University, Tadong, Gangtok, 737102, Sikkim, India.
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Massaut KB, Vitola HRS, Gonçalves VS, Leite FPL, Jardim RD, Moreira ÂN, da Silva WP, Fiorentini ÂM. Administration of Lacticaseibacillus casei CSL3 in Swiss Mice with Immunosuppression Induced by Cyclophosphamide: Effects on Immunological, Biochemical, Oxidative Stress, and Histological Parameters. Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins 2024:10.1007/s12602-024-10362-9. [PMID: 39313704 DOI: 10.1007/s12602-024-10362-9] [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] [Accepted: 09/08/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024]
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The study aimed to evaluate the effects of supplementation with Lacticaseibacillus casei CSL3 in Swiss mice immunosuppressed with cyclophosphamide on immunological, biochemical, oxidative stress, and histological parameters. The animals were distributed into four groups (control, CSL3, cyclophosphamide, and CSL3 + cyclophosphamide), where two groups were treated with L. casei CSL3 (10 log CFU mL-1) for 30 days, and two groups received chemotherapy (days 27 and 30-total dose of 250 mg kg-1). Counts of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and bile-resistant LAB in stool samples; blood count (erythrogram, leukogram, and platelets); serum total cholesterol levels; catalase enzyme activity; and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) levels in liver, kidney, and brain; IL-4 expression; IL-23, TNF-α, NF-κβ in the spleen; and histological changes in the liver, kidneys, and intestine were evaluated. The CSL3 + cyclophosphamide group showed a significant increase in bile-resistant LAB counts in feces (p = 0.0001), leukocyte counts, and expression of IL-23, TNF-α, and NF-κβ (p < 0.05) significantly reduced total cholesterol levels (p = 0.001) and protected liver damage of supplemented animals. For oxidative stress damage, the bacterium did not influence the results. It is concluded that the bacterium is safe at a concentration of 10 log CFU mL-1 and has probiotic potential due to its positive influence on the immune response and lipid metabolism.
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- Khadija Bezerra Massaut
- Laboratory of Food Microbiology, Department of Agroindustrial Science and Technology, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Food Microbiology, Department of Agroindustrial Science and Technology, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Histology Laboratory, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Applied Immunology, Biotechnology Unit, Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Food Microbiology, Department of Agroindustrial Science and Technology, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Food Microbiology, Department of Agroindustrial Science and Technology, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil.
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Dobreva L, Atanasova N, Donchev P, Krumova E, Abrashev R, Karakirova Y, Mladenova R, Tolchkov V, Ralchev N, Dishliyska V, Danova S. Candidate-Probiotic Lactobacilli and Their Postbiotics as Health-Benefit Promoters. Microorganisms 2024; 12:1910. [PMID: 39338583 PMCID: PMC11434380 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12091910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2024] [Revised: 09/17/2024] [Accepted: 09/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Lactobacillus species are widely recognized for their probiotic potential, focusing on their mechanisms of health benefits and protection. Here we conducted an in vitro investigation of the probiotic potential with a role in microbiome homeostasis of four strains: Lactiplantibacillus plantarum L6 and F53, Ligilactobacillus salivarius 1, and Lactobacillus helveticus 611. A broad spectrum of antibacterial and antifungal activity was determined. The strain-specific inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mutans, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and saprophytic/toxigenic fungi makes them promising as protective cultures. DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) and ABTS (2,2'-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic) acid) measurements showed that tested samples had strain-specific capacity for scavenging of radicals. The molecular base for the antioxidant potential of two lyophilized forms of active strains was investigated by electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy. The MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay, with fractions of the most active postbiotics obtained by SEC-FPLC (fast protein liquid chromatography) analysis, showed a wide variety of effects on the growth of a K562 myeloid leukemia cell line. The IC50 (half-maximal inhibitory concentration) of L. salivarius 1 was determined to be 46.15 mg/mL. The proven in vitro functionality of the selected lactobacilli make them suitable for development of target probiotics with specific beneficial effects expected in vivo. Further investigations on produced postbiotics and safety have to be completed before they can be considered as scientifically proven probiotic strains.
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- Lili Dobreva
- The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 26 Acad. G. Bonchev Str., 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 26 Acad. G. Bonchev Str., 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 26 Acad. G. Bonchev Str., 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 26 Acad. G. Bonchev Str., 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 26 Acad. G. Bonchev Str., 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Catalysis, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 11 Acad. G. Bonchev Str., 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Catalysis, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 11 Acad. G. Bonchev Str., 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- National Center of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 26, 1504 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 26 Acad. G. Bonchev Str., 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 26 Acad. G. Bonchev Str., 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 26 Acad. G. Bonchev Str., 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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Zhao H, Zhang L, Du D, Mai L, Liu Y, Morigen M, Fan L. The RIG-I-like receptor signaling pathway triggered by Staphylococcus aureus promotes breast cancer metastasis. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 142:113195. [PMID: 39303544 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.113195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2024] [Revised: 09/10/2024] [Accepted: 09/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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Host microbes are increasingly recognized as key components in various types of cancer, although their exact impact remains unclear. This study investigated the functional significance of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) in breast cancer tumorigenesis and progression. We found that S. aureus invasion resulted in a compromised DNA damage response process, as evidenced by the absence of G1-phase arrest and apoptosis in breast cells in the background of double strand breaks production and the activation of the ataxia-telangiectasia mutated (ATM)-p53 signaling pathway. The high-throughput mRNA sequencing, bioinformatics analysis and pharmacological studies revealed that S. aureus facilitates breast cell metastasis through the innate immune pathway, particularly in cancer cells. During metastasis, S. aureus initially induced the expression of RIG-I-like receptors (RIG-I in normal breast cells, RIG-I and MDA5 in breast cancer cells), which in turn activated NF-κB p65 expression. We further showed that NF-κB p65 activated the CCL5-CCR5 pathway, contributing to breast cell metastasis. Our study provides novel evidence that the innate immune system, triggered by bacterial infection, plays a role in bacterial-driven cancer metastasis.
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- Haile Zhao
- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory for Molecular Regulation of the Cell, State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, PR China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory for Molecular Regulation of the Cell, State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, PR China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory for Molecular Regulation of the Cell, State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, PR China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory for Molecular Regulation of the Cell, State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, PR China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, PR China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory for Molecular Regulation of the Cell, State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, PR China.
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory for Molecular Regulation of the Cell, State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, PR China.
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Al-Senosy NK, El-Kattan N, Hassan EA, Abd-Elhady HM, Hazem A, Ashour MA, Abdel-Wahhab MA. Therapeutic Role of Secondary Metabolites from Probiotic Strains for Ehrlich Solid Tumors in Mice. Curr Microbiol 2024; 81:352. [PMID: 39261309 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-024-03864-w] [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: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024]
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This study aimed to screen the bioactive components in Streptococcus equinus WC1 (SE-WC1) and Limosilactobacillus reuteri GM4 (LR-GM4) and estimate the therapeutic role in Ehrlich solid tumors (EST) mice model. Forty-four male albino EST mice were assigned into 7 groups and treated daily for 2 weeks, including the EST group, the EST mice that received SE-WC1 at a low or a high dose (0.5 ml *106 or 0.5 ml *108 cfu), the EST mice that received LR-GM4 at the low or the high dose (0.5 ml *106 or 0.5 ml *108 cfu), and the EST mice that received SE-WC1 plus LR-GM4 at the low or the high dose. Tumors were harvested, weighed, examined, and used for the determination of apoptosis-related gene expression. Samples of the intestine, liver, and kidney were gathered for histological examination. The GC-MS identified 24 and 36 bioactive compounds in SE-WC1 and LR-GM4, respectively. The main compound in SE-WC1 was lupeol; however, the main compound in LR-GM4 was retinaldehyde. EST mice showed disturbances in Bcl-2, Bax, and p53 mRNA expression along with histological changes in the intestine, liver, and kidney. Administration of both bacterial strains reduced the tumor weight, alleviated the disturbances in the gene expression, and improved the histological structure of the intestine, liver, and kidney in a dose-dependent. Moreover, LR-GM4 was more effective than SE-WC1 due to its higher content of bioactive compounds. It could be concluded that these strains of probiotics are promising for the treatment of solid tumors.
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- Neima K Al-Senosy
- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology, Research Institute of Medical Entomology, General Organization for Teaching Hospitals and Institutes, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Food Toxicology and Contaminants Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt.
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Sajjad A, Ali S, Mumtaz S, Summer M, Farooq MA, Hassan A. Chemoprotective and immunomodulatory potential of Lactobacillus reuteri against cadmium chloride-induced breast cancer in mice. J Infect Chemother 2024; 30:838-846. [PMID: 38423298 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiac.2024.02.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The current study aimed to investigate the role of probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri for the treatment and prevention of breast cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS Breast cancer was induced by using Cadmium Chloride (Cd) (2 mg/kg) in group II. Tamoxifen was administered to group III. Group IV was treated with Lactobacillus reuteri. Group V was treated with Cd for one month and divided into three subgroups including VA, VB, and VC which were treated with tamoxifen, Lactobacillus reuteri, and tamoxifen + Lactobacillus reuteri, respectively. RESULTS Significantly higher levels of TNF-α (40.9 ± 4.2 pg/mL), IL-6 (28.0 ± 1.5 pg/mL), IL-10 (60.2 ± 2.0 pg/mL), IFN-γ (60.2 ± 2.0 pg/mL), ALAT (167.2 ± 6.2 U/l), ASAT (451.6 ± 13.9 U/l), and MDA (553.8 ± 19.6 U/l) was observed in Cd group. In comparison, significantly lower levels of TNF-α (18.0 ± 1.1 pg/mL), IL-6 (9.4 ± 0.4 pg/mL), IL-10 (20.8 ± 1.1 pg/mL), IFN-γ (20.8 ± 1.1 pg/mL), ALAT (85.2 ± 3.6 U/l), ASAT (185 ± 6.9 U/l), and MDA (246.0 ± 7.5 U/l) were observed in group Cd + Tam + LR. Liver histopathology of the Cd group showed hemorrhage and ductal aberrations. However, mild inflammation and healthier branched ducts were observed in treatment groups. Furthermore, the renal control group showed normal glomerular tufts, chronic inflammation from the Cd group, and relatively healthier glomerulus with mild inflammation in treatment groups. CONCLUSION Hence, the preventive and anticancerous role of probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri is endorsed by the findings of the current study.
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- Ayesha Sajjad
- Medical Toxicology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Medical Toxicology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
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- Medical Toxicology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Medical Toxicology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Medical Toxicology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Medical Toxicology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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Liu J, Li B, Li L, Ming X, Xu ZP. Advances in Nanomaterials for Immunotherapeutic Improvement of Cancer Chemotherapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2403024. [PMID: 38773882 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202403024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024]
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Immuno-stimulative effect of chemotherapy (ISECT) is recognized as a potential alternative to conventional immunotherapies, however, the clinical application is constrained by its inefficiency. Metronomic chemotherapy, though designed to overcome these limitations, offers inconsistent results, with effectiveness varying based on cancer types, stages, and patient-specific factors. In parallel, a wealth of preclinical nanomaterials holds considerable promise for ISECT improvement by modulating the cancer-immunity cycle. In the area of biomedical nanomaterials, current literature reviews mainly concentrate on a specific category of nanomaterials and nanotechnological perspectives, while two essential issues are still lacking, i.e., a comprehensive analysis addressing the causes for ISECT inefficiency and a thorough summary elaborating the nanomaterials for ISECT improvement. This review thus aims to fill these gaps and catalyze further development in this field. For the first time, this review comprehensively discusses the causes of ISECT inefficiency. It then meticulously categorizes six types of nanomaterials for improving ISECT. Subsequently, practical strategies are further proposed for addressing inefficient ISECT, along with a detailed discussion on exemplary nanomedicines. Finally, this review provides insights into the challenges and perspectives for improving chemo-immunotherapy by innovations in nanomaterials.
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- Jie Liu
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, the University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR, 000000, China
- GoodMedX Tech Limited Company, Hong Kong SAR, 000000, China
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- Cancer Centre and Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, 999078, China
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, the University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
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- Departments of Cancer Biology and Biomedical Engineering, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, USA
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, the University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
- Institute of Biomedical Health Technology and Engineering, and Institute of Systems and Physical Biology, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518107, China
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Li Q, Liu D, Liang M, Zhu Y, Yousaf M, Wu Y. Mechanism of probiotics in the intervention of colorectal cancer: a review. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 40:306. [PMID: 39160377 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-024-04112-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024]
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The human microbiome interacts with the host mainly in the intestinal lumen, where putrefactive bacteria are suggested to promote colorectal cancer (CRC). In contrast, probiotics and their isolated components and secreted substances, display anti-tumor properties due to their ability to modulate gut microbiota composition, promote apoptosis, enhance immunity, resist oxidation and alter metabolism. Probiotics help to form a solid intestinal barrier against damaging agents via altering the gut microbiota and preventing harmful microbes from colonization. Probiotic strains that specifically target essential proteins involved in the process of apoptosis can overcome CRC resistance to apoptosis. They can increase the production of anti-inflammatory cytokines, essential in preventing carcinogenesis, and eliminate cancer cells by activating T cell-mediated immune responses. There is a clear indication that probiotics optimize the antioxidant system, decrease radical generation, and detect and degrade potential carcinogens. In this review, the pathogenic mechanisms of pathogens in CRC and the recent insights into the mechanism of probiotics in CRC prevention and therapy are discussed to provide a reference for the actual application of probiotics in CRC.
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- Qinqin Li
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China.
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Laboratory of Cell Engineering, Research Unit of Cell Death Mechanism, Beijing Institute of Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (2021RU008), Beijing, 100071, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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Dharsini SP, Suganya K, Sumathi S. Identification of potential probiotics from fermented sour traditional rice varieties and in vitro simulation studies. Nat Prod Res 2024; 38:2723-2730. [PMID: 37403623 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2023.2230608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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Fermented products contain probiotic organisms that have beneficial and therapeutic effects on the gastrointestinal tract. The main objective of the study is to isolate probiotic bacteria from fermented sour traditional rice water and to evaluate their probiotic activity. The microbes were isolated from the fermented rice water and the characterization of the organisms was determined using MALDI-TOF MS. The morphological analysis, biochemical test, and carbohydrate fermentation test were done for further characterization. The colonization and therapeutic properties of organisms were evaluated by performing in vitro simulation studies. The results indicated that the isolated gram-positive organisms Pediococcus pentosaecus and Lactococcus lactis from traditional fermented sour rice water possessed desirable in vitro probiotic properties. Consuming fermented sour rice water enriches intestinal flora with beneficial bacteria and enzymes. Fermented rice water improves gut microbiome health, immune system function, and is also used to treat chronic conditions.
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- S P Dharsini
- Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, and Bioinformatics, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, and Bioinformatics, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, and Bioinformatics, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, India
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Taghizadeh Ghassab F, Shamlou Mahmoudi F, Taheri Tinjani R, Emami Meibodi A, Zali MR, Yadegar A. Probiotics and the microbiota-gut-brain axis in neurodegeneration: Beneficial effects and mechanistic insights. Life Sci 2024; 350:122748. [PMID: 38843992 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2024.122748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) are a group of heterogeneous disorders with a high socioeconomic burden. Although pharmacotherapy is currently the principal therapeutic approach for the management of NDs, mounting evidence supports the notion that the protracted application of available drugs would abate their dopaminergic outcomes in the long run. The therapeutic application of microbiome-based modalities has received escalating attention in biomedical works. In-depth investigations of the bidirectional communication between the microbiome in the gut and the brain offer a multitude of targets for the treatment of NDs or maximizing the patient's quality of life. Probiotic administration is a well-known microbial-oriented approach to modulate the gut microbiota and potentially influence the process of neurodegeneration. Of note, there is a strong need for further investigation to map out the mechanistic prospects for the gut-brain axis and the clinical efficacy of probiotics. In this review, we discuss the importance of microbiome modulation and hemostasis via probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics and synbiotics in ameliorating pathological neurodegenerative events. Also, we meticulously describe the underlying mechanism of action of probiotics and their metabolites on the gut-brain axis in different NDs. We suppose that the present work will provide a functional direction for the use of probiotic-based modalities in promoting current practical treatments for the management of neurodegenerative-related diseases.
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- Fatemeh Taghizadeh Ghassab
- Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Basic and Molecular Epidemiology of Gastrointestinal Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Zhang N, Ye S, Wang X, Wang K, Zhong F, Yao F, Liu J, Huang B, Xu F, Wang X. Hepatic Symbiotic Bacterium L. reuteri FLRE5K1 Inhibits the Development and Progression of Hepatocellular Carcinoma via Activating the IFN-γ/CXCL10/CXCR3 Pathway. Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins 2024; 16:1158-1171. [PMID: 37289406 DOI: 10.1007/s12602-023-10098-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Symbiotic bacteria participate in the formation of the structure and function of the tissues and organs in which they live, and play an essential role in maintaining the balance between health and disease. Lactobacillus reuteri FLRE5K1 was isolated from the liver of healthy mice and proved to be a probiotic with anti-melanoma activity in previous studies. The relationship between hepatic symbiotic probiotics and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has not been reported yet. In the present study, L. reuteri FLRE5K1 was initially confirmed to successfully enter the liver after being administered by gavage, and the efficacy of probiotic feeding on HCC and its potential mechanism of inhibiting tumor progression were investigated by an orthotopic liver cancer model established. The results showed that L. reuteri FLRE5K1 significantly reduced the tumor formation rate and inhibited tumor growth in mice. From the perspective of mechanism, activation of the IFN-γ/CXCL10/CXCR3 pathway, as well as its positive feedback on the secretion of IFN-γ, induced the polarization of Th0 cell to Th1 cells and inhibited the differentiation of Tregs, which played a key role in the inhibitory effect of L. reuteri FLRE5K1 on the development and progression of HCC.
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- Nan Zhang
- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Department of Clinical Laboratory, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330047, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330047, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Department of Clinical Laboratory, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330047, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330047, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Department of Clinical Laboratory, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330047, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Department of Clinical Laboratory, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330047, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Department of Clinical Laboratory, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330047, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Department of Clinical Laboratory, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330047, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi-Oai Joint Research Institute, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330047, Jiangxi, China.
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Department of Clinical Laboratory, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330047, Jiangxi, China.
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Fan X, Cui H, Liu S. Summary of the best evidence for nutritional support programs in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients undergoing radiotherapy. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1413117. [PMID: 39144289 PMCID: PMC11322480 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1413117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024] Open
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Objective To evaluate and summarize the best evidence for nutritional support in patients receiving radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma and to offer guidance for clinical practice. Background Patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma undergoing radiotherapy often experience a high prevalence of malnutrition, and there is a lack of compiled guideline recommendations, which complicates the provision of a reference for clinical nursing. Methods A systematic literature search revealed the best evidence of nutritional support for nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients undergoing radiotherapy. Included in the review were various types of literature, such as clinical guidelines, expert consensus, systematic evaluations, meta-analyses, evidence summaries, and original studies. The evidence was graded according to the Australian Joanna Briggs Institute Centre for Evidence-Based Health Care Evidence Pre-Grading System (2016 version). Data were gathered from a range of sources, including BMJ Best Practice, the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, the Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, CINAL, CNKI, the WanFang database, SinoMed, the Yi Maitong Guidelines Network, Dingxiangyuan, the Chinese Nutrition Society, the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism website, and the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition website. The search spanned from January 2013 to 2023. Results A comprehensive review identified a total of 3,207 articles, comprising six guidelines, eight expert consensus articles, four systematic evaluations, five randomized controlled trials, two cohort trials, and two observational studies. From these articles, we synthesized 63 pieces of evidence spanning six domains: nutritional risk screening and assessment, nutrient requirements, nutritional support, management of nutritional symptoms, functional exercise, and nutritional monitoring and follow-up. Conclusion A total of lines of evidence supporting nutritional support for nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients receiving radiotherapy were summarized. However, the evidence should be combined with the actual clinical situation, and it should be validated in the future by combining large-sample and multicenter studies to provide a more scientific and beneficial nutritional support program for nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients receiving radiotherapy.
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- Xiaomei Fan
- Department of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
- First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, China
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- School of Nursing, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China
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Tieu MV, Pham DT, Cho S. Bacteria-based cancer therapy: Looking forward. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2024; 1879:189112. [PMID: 38761983 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2024.189112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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The field of bacteria-based cancer therapy, which focuses on the key role played by the prevalence of bacteria, specifically in tumors, in controlling potential targets for cancer therapy, has grown enormously over the past few decades. In this review, we discuss, for the first time, the global cancer situation and the timeline for using bacteria in cancer therapy. We also explore how interdisciplinary collaboration has contributed to the evolution of bacteria-based cancer therapies. Additionally, we address the challenges that need to be overcome for bacteria-based cancer therapy to be accepted in clinical trials and the latest advancements in the field. The groundbreaking technologies developed through bacteria-based cancer therapy have opened up new therapeutic strategies for a wide range of therapeutics in cancer.
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- My-Van Tieu
- Department of Electronic Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Republic of Korea; Department of Health Sciences and Technology, GAIHST, Gachon University, Incheon 21999, Republic of Korea.
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Ganchev I. Impact of Spirulina platensis biomass on the viability of Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus strain during the freeze-drying process. BIOTECHNOLOGIA 2024; 105:109-119. [PMID: 38988367 PMCID: PMC11231997 DOI: 10.5114/bta.2024.139751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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In this work, we evaluated the protective capacity of Spirulina platensis biomass in preserving Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus WDCM 00102. The L. bulgaricus strain was freeze-dried in the presence of S. platensis biomass and the freeze-dried samples were then stored at 5 and 25°C for varying periods. Subsequently, the samples were rehydrated and bacterial plate counts were determined. The results indicate that a concentration of 12% S. platensis biomass was highly effective in preserving L. bulgaricus. Commercial products with higher S. platensis biomass content exhibited greater protective capacity. While S. platensis biomass is well-known for its prebiotic properties, its protective role has not been previously reported or thoroughly explored. This study demonstrates the protective capacity of S. platensis biomass in preserving L. bulgaricus, a strain particularly sensitive to preservation processes.
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- Ivo Ganchev
- Trakia University of Stara Zagora, Faculty of Technics and Technologies of Yambol, Yambol, Bulgaria
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Nasreen S, Ali S, Andleeb S, Summer M, Hussain T, Imdad K, Ara C, Tahir HM. Mechanisms of medicinal, pharmaceutical, and immunomodulatory action of probiotics bacteria and their secondary metabolites against disease management: an overview. Folia Microbiol (Praha) 2024; 69:549-565. [PMID: 38532057 DOI: 10.1007/s12223-024-01155-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Probiotics or bacteriotherapy is today's hot issue for public entities (Food and Agriculture Organization, and World Health Organization) as well as health and food industries since Metchnikoff and his colleagues hypothesized the correlation between probiotic consumption and human's health. They contribute to the newest and highly efficient arena of promising biotherapeutics. These are usually attractive in biomedical applications such as gut-related diseases like irritable bowel disease, diarrhea, gastrointestinal disorders, fungal infections, various allergies, parasitic and bacterial infections, viral diseases, and intestinal inflammation, and are also worth immunomodulation. The useful impact of probiotics is not limited to gut-related diseases alone. Still, these have proven benefits in various acute and chronic infectious diseases, like cancer, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diseases, and high serum cholesterol. Recently, different researchers have paid special attention to investigating biomedical applications of probiotics, but consolidated data regarding bacteriotherapy with a detailed mechanistically applied approach is scarce and controversial. The present article reviews the bio-interface of probiotic strains, mainly (i) why the demand for probiotics?, (ii) the current status of probiotics, (iii) an alternative to antibiotics, (iv) the potential applications towards disease management, (v) probiotics and industrialization, and (vi) futuristic approach.
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- Sundas Nasreen
- Department of Zoology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
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- Department of Zoology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioscience, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), Islamabad, 45550, Pakistan
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- Institute of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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Liu L, Li Y, Zheng X, Huang R, Huang X, Zhao Y, Liu W, Lei Y, Li Q, Zhong Z, Zhao Z. Natural polysaccharides regulate intestinal microbiota for inhibiting colorectal cancer. Heliyon 2024; 10:e31514. [PMID: 38818184 PMCID: PMC11137569 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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The gastrointestinal tract is an important part of the human immune system. The gut microbiome, which constitutes a major component of the gastrointestinal tract, plays a crucial role in maintaining normal physiological functions and influences the development, diagnosis, and immunotherapy of colorectal cancer (CRC). Natural polysaccharides can be extracted from animals, plants, and traditional Chinese medicines. They serve as an essential energy source for the gut microbiome, promoting probiotic proliferation and regulating the intestinal microecological balance. Moreover, polysaccharides exhibit anti-tumor effects due to their immune regulatory functions and low toxicity. This review focuses on discussing these anti-tumor effects in CRC, along with improving gut microbiome dysbiosis and regulating the tumor immune microenvironment, providing evidence for effective therapeutic strategies against CRC.
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- Lili Liu
- University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Central Medical Group), Qingdao, 266000, China
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- University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Central Medical Group), Qingdao, 266000, China
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR, 999078, China
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR, 999078, China
- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, National Joint Local Engineering Laboratory of Agricultural Bio-Pharmaceutical Laboratory, Qingdao, Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, National Joint Local Engineering Laboratory of Agricultural Bio-Pharmaceutical Laboratory, Qingdao, Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Central Medical Group), Qingdao, 266000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, National Joint Local Engineering Laboratory of Agricultural Bio-Pharmaceutical Laboratory, Qingdao, Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, National Joint Local Engineering Laboratory of Agricultural Bio-Pharmaceutical Laboratory, Qingdao, Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, National Joint Local Engineering Laboratory of Agricultural Bio-Pharmaceutical Laboratory, Qingdao, Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR, 999078, China
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- University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Central Medical Group), Qingdao, 266000, China
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Yadav A, Kaushik M, Tiwari P, Dada R. From microbes to medicine: harnessing the gut microbiota to combat prostate cancer. MICROBIAL CELL (GRAZ, AUSTRIA) 2024; 11:187-197. [PMID: 38803512 PMCID: PMC11129862 DOI: 10.15698/mic2024.05.824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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The gut microbiome (GM) has been identified as a crucial factor in the development and progression of various diseases, including cancer. In the case of prostate cancer, commensal bacteria and other microbes are found to be associated with its development. Recent studies have demonstrated that the human GM, including Bacteroides, Streptococcus, Bacteroides massiliensis, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, Eubacterium rectale, and Mycoplasma genitalium, are involved in prostate cancer development through both direct and indirect interactions. However, the pathogenic mechanisms of these interactions are yet to be fully understood. Moreover, the microbiota influences systemic hormone levels and contributes to prostate cancer pathogenesis. Currently, it has been shown that supplementation of prebiotics or probiotics can modify the composition of GM and prevent the onset of prostate cancer. The microbiota can also affect drug metabolism and toxicity, which may improve the response to cancer treatment. The composition of the microbiome is crucial for therapeutic efficacy and a potential target for modulating treatment response. However, their clinical application is still limited. Additionally, GM-based cancer therapies face limitations due to the complexity and diversity of microbial composition, and the lack of standardized protocols for manipulating gut microbiota, such as optimal probiotic selection, treatment duration, and administration timing, hindering widespread use. Therefore, this review provides a comprehensive exploration of the GM's involvement in prostate cancer pathogenesis. We delve into the underlying mechanisms and discuss their potential implications for both therapeutic and diagnostic approaches in managing prostate cancer. Through this analysis, we offer valuable insights into the pivotal role of the microbiome in prostate cancer and its promising application in future clinical settings.
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- Anjali Yadav
- Department of Anatomy, Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)India.
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- Department of Anatomy, Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)India.
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- Department of Anatomy, Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)India.
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Wasiak J, Głowacka P, Pudlarz A, Pieczonka AM, Dzitko K, Szemraj J, Witusik-Perkowska M. Lactic Acid Bacteria-Derived Postbiotics as Adjunctive Agents in Breast Cancer Treatment to Boost the Antineoplastic Effect of a Conventional Therapeutic Comprising Tamoxifen and a New Drug Candidate: An Aziridine-Hydrazide Hydrazone Derivative. Molecules 2024; 29:2292. [PMID: 38792153 PMCID: PMC11124249 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29102292] [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: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Breast cancer is associated with high mortality and morbidity rates. As about 20-30% of patients exhibiting ER-positive phenotype are resistant to hormonal treatment with the standard drug tamoxifen, finding new therapies is a necessity. Postbiotics, metabolites, and macromolecules isolated from probiotic bacteria cultures have been proven to have sufficient bioactivity to exert prohealth and anticancer effects, making them viable adjunctive agents for the treatment of various neoplasms, including breast cancer. In the current study, postbiotics derived from L. plantarum and L. rhamnosus cultures were assessed on an in vitro breast cancer model as potential adjunctive agents to therapy utilizing tamoxifen and a candidate aziridine-hydrazide hydrazone derivative drug. Cell viability and cell death processes, including apoptosis, were analyzed for neoplastic MCF-7 cells treated with postbiotics and synthetic compounds. Cell cycle progression and proliferation were analyzed by PI-based flow cytometry and Ki-67 immunostaining. Postbiotics decreased viability and triggered apoptosis in MCF-7, modestly affecting the cell cycle and showing a lack of negative impact on normal cell viability. Moreover, they enhanced the cytotoxic effect of tamoxifen and the new candidate drug toward MCF-7, accelerating apoptosis and the inhibition of proliferation. This illustrates postbiotics' potential as natural adjunctive agents supporting anticancer therapy based on synthetic drugs.
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- Joanna Wasiak
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical University of Lodz, 6/8 Mazowiecka Str., 92-215 Lodz, Poland; (J.W.); (P.G.); (A.P.); (J.S.)
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical University of Lodz, 6/8 Mazowiecka Str., 92-215 Lodz, Poland; (J.W.); (P.G.); (A.P.); (J.S.)
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical University of Lodz, 6/8 Mazowiecka Str., 92-215 Lodz, Poland; (J.W.); (P.G.); (A.P.); (J.S.)
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- Department of Organic and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Lodz, Tamka 12 Str., 91-403 Lodz, Poland;
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- Department of Molecular Microbiology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Banacha 12/16 Str., 90-237 Lodz, Poland;
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical University of Lodz, 6/8 Mazowiecka Str., 92-215 Lodz, Poland; (J.W.); (P.G.); (A.P.); (J.S.)
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical University of Lodz, 6/8 Mazowiecka Str., 92-215 Lodz, Poland; (J.W.); (P.G.); (A.P.); (J.S.)
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Reis SK, Socca EAR, de Souza BR, Genaro SC, Durán N, Fávaro WJ. Effects of probiotic supplementation on chronic inflammatory process modulation in colorectal carcinogenesis. Tissue Cell 2024; 87:102293. [PMID: 38244400 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2023.102293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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The current study investigated the potential effects of probiotic supplementation on colorectal carcinogenesis chemically induced with 1,2-dimethylhydrazine (DMH) and treated with 5-fluorouracil (5FU)-based chemotherapy in mice. Animals were randomly allocated in five different groups: Control: which not receive any treatment throughout the experimental course; Colitis model group (DMH): treated with DMH; DMH+ 5FU: animals received I.P. (intraperitoneal) dose of chemotherapy on a weekly basis; DMH+PROB: animals received daily administrations (via gavage) of probiotics (Lactobacillus: acidophilus and paracasei, Bifidobacterium lactis and bifidum); and DMH+ PROB+ 5FU: animals received the same treatment as the previous groups. After ten-week treatment, mice's large intestine was collected and subjected to colon length, histopathological, periodic acid-schiff (PAS) staining and immunohistochemistry (TLR2, MyD88, NF-κB, IL-6, TLR4, TRIF, IRF-3, IFN-γ, Ki-67, KRAS, p53, IL-10, and TGF-β) analyzes. Variance (ANOVA) and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used for statistical analysis, at significance level p 0.05. Probiotics' supplementation has increased the production of Ki-67 cell-proliferation marker, reduced body weight, and colon shortening, as well as modulated the chronic inflammatory process in colorectal carcinogenesis by inhibiting NF-κB expression and mitigating mucin depletion. Thus, these findings lay a basis for guide future studies focused on probiotics' action mechanisms in tumor microenvironment which might have implications in clinical practice.
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- Sabrina Karen Reis
- Faculty Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil; Laboratory of Urogenital Carcinogenesis and Immunotherapy, Department of Structural and Functional Biology, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Urogenital Carcinogenesis and Immunotherapy, Department of Structural and Functional Biology, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- British Columbia's Gynecological Cancer Research (OVCARE) Program and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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- Laboratory of Urogenital Carcinogenesis and Immunotherapy, Department of Structural and Functional Biology, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil; Nanomedicine Research Unit (Nanomed), Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Santo André, SP, Brazil
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- Faculty Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil; Laboratory of Urogenital Carcinogenesis and Immunotherapy, Department of Structural and Functional Biology, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil
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Han H, Zhang Y, Tang H, Zhou T, Khan A. A Review of the Use of Native and Engineered Probiotics for Colorectal Cancer Therapy. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3896. [PMID: 38612706 PMCID: PMC11011422 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25073896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a serious global health concern, and researchers have been investigating different strategies to prevent, treat, or support conventional therapies for CRC. This review article comprehensively covers CRC therapy involving wild-type bacteria, including probiotics and oncolytic bacteria as well as genetically modified bacteria. Given the close relationship between CRC and the gut microbiota, it is crucial to compile and present a comprehensive overview of bacterial therapies used in the context of colorectal cancer. It is evident that the use of native and engineered probiotics for colorectal cancer therapy necessitates research focused on enhancing the therapeutic properties of probiotic strains.. Genetically engineered probiotics might be designed to produce particular molecules or to target cancer cells more effectively and cure CRC patients.
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- Huawen Han
- State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-Ecosystems, College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK;
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Cell Activities and Stress Adaptations, School of Life Science, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China; (H.T.); (T.Z.)
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Cell Activities and Stress Adaptations, School of Life Science, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China; (H.T.); (T.Z.)
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- College of Life Sciences, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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Stănciuc N, Borda D, Gurgu-Grigore L, Cotârleț M, Vasile AM, Nistor OV, Dumitrașcu L, Pihurov M, Păcularu-Burada B, Bahrim GE. Lactiplantibacillus plantarum MIUG BL21 paraprobiotics: Evidences on inactivation kinetics and their potential as cytocompatible and antitumor alternatives. Food Chem X 2024; 21:101114. [PMID: 38298354 PMCID: PMC10828639 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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Two new -biotics concepts, such as paraprobiotics and postbiotics were introduced, with beneficial effects beyond the viability of probiotic. In this study, the effect of individual (thermal, ohmic heating, high pressure, and ultrasound) and combined (ohmic, high pressure and ultrasound in combination with heating) treatments on the inactivation kinetics of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum was investigated. Different inactivation rates were obtained, up to 8.18 after 10 min at 90 °C, 2.07 after 15 min at a voltage gradient of 20 V/cm, 6.62 after 10 min at 600 MPa and 3.6 after ultrasound treatment for 10 min at 100 % amplitude. The experimental data were fitted to Weibullian model proposed by Peleg, allowing to estimate the inactivation rate coefficient (b) and the shape of the inactivation curves (n). At lower concentration, the samples showed both cytocompatibility and antiproliferative effect, stimulating the cell proliferation on both murine fibroblast and human colorectal adenocarcinoma cell lines.
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- Nicoleta Stănciuc
- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, 800008 Galați, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, 800008 Galați, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, 800008 Galați, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, 800008 Galați, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, 800008 Galați, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, 800008 Galați, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, 800008 Galați, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, 800008 Galați, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, 800008 Galați, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, 800008 Galați, Romania
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Jastrząb R, Tomecki R, Jurkiewicz A, Graczyk D, Szczepankowska AK, Mytych J, Wolman D, Siedlecki P. The strain-dependent cytostatic activity of Lactococcus lactis on CRC cell lines is mediated through the release of arginine deiminase. Microb Cell Fact 2024; 23:82. [PMID: 38481270 PMCID: PMC10938756 DOI: 10.1186/s12934-024-02345-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers, posing a serious public health challenge that necessitates the development of new therapeutics, therapies, and prevention methods. Among the various therapeutic approaches, interventions involving lactic acid bacteria (LAB) as probiotics and postbiotics have emerged as promising candidates for treating and preventing CRC. While human-isolated LAB strains are considered highly favorable, those sourced from environmental reservoirs such as dairy and fermented foods are also being recognized as potential sources for future therapeutics. RESULTS In this study, we present a novel and therapeutically promising strain, Lactococcus lactis ssp. lactis Lc4, isolated from dairy sources. Lc4 demonstrated the ability to release the cytostatic agent - arginine deiminase (ADI) - into the post-cultivation supernatant when cultured under conditions mimicking the human gut environment. Released arginine deiminase was able to significantly reduce the growth of HT-29 and HCT116 cells due to the depletion of arginine, which led to decreased levels of c-Myc, reduced phosphorylation of p70-S6 kinase, and cell cycle arrest. The ADI release and cytostatic properties were strain-dependent, as was evident from comparison to other L. lactis ssp. lactis strains. CONCLUSION For the first time, we unveil the anti-proliferative properties of the L. lactis cell-free supernatant (CFS), which are independent of bacteriocins or other small molecules. We demonstrate that ADI, derived from a dairy-Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) strain of L. lactis, exhibits anti-proliferative activity on cell lines with different levels of argininosuccinate synthetase 1 (ASS1) expression. A unique feature of the Lc4 strain is also its capability to release ADI into the extracellular space. Taken together, we showcase L. lactis ADI and the Lc4 strain as promising, potential therapeutic agents with broad applicability.
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- Rafał Jastrząb
- Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Adolfa Pawińskiego 5A, Warsaw, 02-106, Poland
- Olimp Laboratories, Pustynia 84F, Debica, 39-200, Poland
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Adolfa Pawińskiego 5A, Warsaw, 02-106, Poland
- Faculty of Biology, University of Warsaw, Miecznikowa 1, Warsaw, 02-089, Poland
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Adolfa Pawińskiego 5A, Warsaw, 02-106, Poland
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Adolfa Pawińskiego 5A, Warsaw, 02-106, Poland
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Adolfa Pawińskiego 5A, Warsaw, 02-106, Poland
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- Olimp Laboratories, Pustynia 84F, Debica, 39-200, Poland
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Adolfa Pawińskiego 5A, Warsaw, 02-106, Poland.
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Wang Z, Sun W, Hua R, Wang Y, Li Y, Zhang H. Promising dawn in tumor microenvironment therapy: engineering oral bacteria. Int J Oral Sci 2024; 16:24. [PMID: 38472176 DOI: 10.1038/s41368-024-00282-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Despite decades of research, cancer continues to be a major global health concern. The human mouth appears to be a multiplicity of local environments communicating with other organs and causing diseases via microbes. Nowadays, the role of oral microbes in the development and progression of cancer has received increasing scrutiny. At the same time, bioengineering technology and nanotechnology is growing rapidly, in which the physiological activities of natural bacteria are modified to improve the therapeutic efficiency of cancers. These engineered bacteria were transformed to achieve directed genetic reprogramming, selective functional reorganization and precise control. In contrast to endotoxins produced by typical genetically modified bacteria, oral flora exhibits favorable biosafety characteristics. To outline the current cognitions upon oral microbes, engineered microbes and human cancers, related literatures were searched and reviewed based on the PubMed database. We focused on a number of oral microbes and related mechanisms associated with the tumor microenvironment, which involve in cancer occurrence and development. Whether engineering oral bacteria can be a possible application of cancer therapy is worth consideration. A deeper understanding of the relationship between engineered oral bacteria and cancer therapy may enhance our knowledge of tumor pathogenesis thus providing new insights and strategies for cancer prevention and treatment.
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- Zifei Wang
- Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, College & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, College & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, College & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Genetics, School of Life Science, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, College & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
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Wang M, Gao C, Lessing DJ, Chu W. Saccharomyces cerevisiae SC-2201 Attenuates AOM/DSS-Induced Colorectal Cancer by Modulating the Gut Microbiome and Blocking Proinflammatory Mediators. Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins 2024:10.1007/s12602-024-10228-0. [PMID: 38329696 DOI: 10.1007/s12602-024-10228-0] [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] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the world today, and studies have shown that the ratio of Candida to Saccharomyces cerevisiae increased, and the abundance of S. cerevisiae in the intestines of patients with colorectal cancer decreased, which suggests that there is an imbalance in the proportion of fungi in the intestines of patients with colorectal cancer. The objective of this study was to screen S. cerevisiae isolate from traditional Chinese fermentation starters and assess its ability to ameliorate dysbiosis and to alleviate the carcinogenic process of azoxymethane/dextran sodium sulfate-induced colorectal cancer in mice model. S. cerevisiae strain SC-2201 was isolated and exhibited probiotic properties, including the ability to survive in an acidic pH environment and in the presence of bile salts in the gastrointestinal tract, as well as antioxidant activities. Oral administration of S. cerevisiae SC-2201 not only alleviated weight loss but also reduced colonic shortening and histological damage in azoxymethane/dextran sodium sulfate-induced colorectal cancer in mice. Furthermore, the administration of S. cerevisiae SC-2201 suppressed the expression of proinflammatory mediators, such as interleukin-1β, interleukin-6, cyclooxygenase-2, vascular endothelial growth factor, nucleotide-binding domain, leucine-rich repeat, and pyrin domain-containing protein 3. Specifically, the analysis of gut bacteriome showed a significant decrease in Bacteroidota and Campylobacterota levels, as well as an increase in Proteobacteria level in the colorectal cancer group, which was alleviated by supplementation with S. cerevisiae SC-2201. The analysis of the mycobiome revealed a significant increase in the levels of Basidiomycota, Apiosordaria, Naganishia, and Taphrina genera in the colorectal cancer group, which were alleviated after supplementation with S. cerevisiae SC-2201. However, the levels of Xenoramularia, Entoloma, and Keissleriella were significantly increased after administration with S. cerevisiae SC-2201. Overall, the findings of this study demonstrate that S. cerevisiae SC-2201 possesses potential probiotic properties and can effectively attenuate the development of colorectal cancer, highlighting its cancer-preventive potential. This is the first report of a S. cerevisiae strain isolated from traditional Chinese fermentation starters which showed good probiotic properties, and mitigated azoxymethane/dextran sodium sulfate-induced colorectal cancer by modulating the gut microbiome and blocking proinflammatory mediators in mice.
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- Minyu Wang
- School of Life Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, 210009, People's Republic of China.
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Peled S, Freilich S, Hanani H, Kashi Y, Livney YD. Next-generation prebiotics: Maillard-conjugates of 2'-fucosyllactose and lactoferrin hydrolysates beneficially modulate gut microbiome composition and health promoting activity in a murine model. Food Res Int 2024; 177:113830. [PMID: 38225111 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Current prebiotics are predominantly carbohydrates. However, great competition exists among gut microbes for the scarce protein in the colon, as most consumed protein is digested and absorbed in the small intestine. Herein we evaluated in-vivo novel next-generation prebiotics: protein-containing-prebiotics, for selectively-targeted delivery of protein to colonic probiotics, to boost their growth. This system is based on micellar-particles, composed of Maillard-glycoconjugates of 2'-Fucosyllactose (2'-FL, human-milk-oligosaccharide) shell, engulfing lactoferrin peptic-then-tryptic hydrolysate (LFH) core. This core-shell structure lowers protein-core digestibility, while the prebiotic glycans are hypothesized to serve as molecular-recognition ligands for selectively targeting probiotics. To study the efficacy of this novel prebiotic, we fed C57BL/6JRccHsd mice with either 2'-FL-LFH Maillard-glycoconjugates, unconjugated components (control), or saline (blank). Administration of 2'-FL-LFH significantly increased the levels of short-chain-fatty-acids (SCFAs)-producing bacterial families (Ruminococcaceae, Lachnospiraceae) and genus (Odoribacter) and the production of the health-related metabolites, SCFAs, compared to the unconjugated components and to saline. The SCFAs-producing genus Prevotella significantly increased upon 2'-FL-LFH consumption, compared to only moderate increase in the unconjugated components. Interestingly, the plasma-levels of inflammation-inducing lipopolysaccharides (LPS), which indicate increased gut-permeability, were significantly lower in the 2'-FL-LFH group compared to the unconjugated-components and the saline groups. We found that Maillard-glycoconjugates of 2'-FL-LFH can serve as novel protein-containing prebiotics, beneficially modulating gut microbial composition and its metabolic activity, thereby contributing to host health more effectively than the conventional carbohydrate-only prebiotics.
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- Stav Peled
- Laboratory of Biopolymers for Food and Health, Department of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel
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- Laboratory of Applied Genomics, Department of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel
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- Laboratory of Applied Genomics, Department of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel
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- Laboratory of Applied Genomics, Department of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel
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- Laboratory of Biopolymers for Food and Health, Department of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel.
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Budu O, Mioc A, Soica C, Caruntu F, Milan A, Oprean C, Lighezan D, Rotunjanu S, Ivan V, Banciu C. Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Induces Apoptosis in Melanoma and Breast Cancer Cells. Microorganisms 2024; 12:182. [PMID: 38258008 PMCID: PMC10819835 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12010182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Despite the notable advancements witnessed in the past decade in medical and health research domain, cancer remains a prominent global cause of mortality. Moreover, the conventional treatments employed to combat this disease have been found to considerably compromise the quality of life experienced by patients due to its severe side effects. Recent in vitro studies revealed encouraging findings on the potential beneficial effects of probiotics as adjuvants of anticancer therapy, and even as possible agents for the prevention and treatment of various types of malignancies. From this standpoint, the primary objective of this work was to investigate the anticancer properties of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (LP) and elucidate its underlying mechanism of action. In order to investigate this matter, several doses of LP (ranging from 105 to 1010 CFU/mL) were examined in relation to melanoma cancer cell lines (A375) and breast cancer cell line (MCF-7). The cell viability findings, which were substantiated by morphological investigations and annexin V/PI assay, indicated that LP exerted inhibitory effects on cellular activity and triggered apoptosis. Additionally, upon further investigation into its mechanism, it was observed through the apoptosis assay and Western blot analysis that the administration of LP resulted in an elevation of pro-apoptotic BAX protein levels and an upregulation of cleaved poly-ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) protein expression. Conversely, the levels of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 protein were found to decrease in the A375 and MCF-7 cell lines. These findings provide insight into the pro-apoptotic mechanism of action of LP in these specific cell lines.
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- Oana Budu
- Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (O.B.); (F.C.); (D.L.); (V.I.); (C.B.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (C.S.); (A.M.); (C.O.); (S.R.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (C.S.); (A.M.); (C.O.); (S.R.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (O.B.); (F.C.); (D.L.); (V.I.); (C.B.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (C.S.); (A.M.); (C.O.); (S.R.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (C.S.); (A.M.); (C.O.); (S.R.)
- OncoGen Centre, County Hospital ‘Pius Branzeu’, Blvd. Liviu Rebreanu 156, 300736 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (O.B.); (F.C.); (D.L.); (V.I.); (C.B.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (C.S.); (A.M.); (C.O.); (S.R.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (O.B.); (F.C.); (D.L.); (V.I.); (C.B.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (O.B.); (F.C.); (D.L.); (V.I.); (C.B.)
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Marzhoseyni Z, Shaghaghi Z, Alvandi M, Shirvani M. Investigating the Influence of Gut Microbiota-related Metabolites in Gastrointestinal Cancer. Curr Cancer Drug Targets 2024; 24:612-628. [PMID: 38213140 DOI: 10.2174/0115680096274860231111210214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Gastrointestinal (GI) cancer is a major health concern due to its prevalence, impact on well-being, high mortality rate, economic burden, and potential for prevention and early detection. GI cancer research has made remarkable strides in understanding biology, risk factors, and treatment options. An emerging area of research is the gut microbiome's role in GI cancer development and treatment response. The gut microbiome, vital for digestion, metabolism, and immune function, is increasingly linked to GI cancers. Dysbiosis and alterations in gut microbe composition may contribute to cancer development. Scientists study how specific bacteria or microbial metabolites influence cancer progression and treatment response. Modulating the gut microbiota shows promise in enhancing treatment efficacy and preventing GI cancers. Gut microbiota dysbiosis can impact GI cancer through inflammation, metabolite production, genotoxicity, and immune modulation. Microbes produce metabolites like short-chain fatty acids, bile acids, and secondary metabolites. These affect host cells, influencing processes like cell proliferation, apoptosis, DNA damage, and immune regulation, all implicated in cancer development. This review explores the latest research on gut microbiota metabolites and their molecular mechanisms in GI cancers. The hope is that this attempt will help in conducting other relevant research to unravel the precise mechanism involved, identify microbial signatures associated with GI cancer, and develop targets.
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- Zeynab Marzhoseyni
- Department of Paramedicine, Amol School of Paramedical Sciences, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Iran, Sari, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Cardiovascular Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Infectious Disease Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Raslan MA, Raslan SA, Shehata EM, Mahmoud AS, Viana MVC, Barh D, Sabri NA, Azevedo V. Applications of Proteomics in Probiotics Having Anticancer and Chemopreventive Properties. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2024; 1443:243-256. [PMID: 38409425 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-50624-6_13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Proteomics has grown in importance in molecular sciences because it gives vital information on protein identification, expression levels, and alteration. Cancer is one of the world's major causes of death and is the major focus of much research. Cancer risk is determined by hereditary variables as well as the body's immunological condition. Probiotics have increasing medical importance due to their therapeutic influence on the human body in the prevention and treatment of numerous chronic illnesses, including cancer, with no adverse effects. Several anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and chemopreventive probiotics are studied using different proteomic approaches like two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry. To gain relevant information about probiotic characteristics, data from the proteomic analysis are evaluated and processed using bioinformatics pipelines. Proteomic studies showed the significance of different proteomic approaches in characterization, comparing strains, and determination of oxidative stress of different probiotics. Moreover, proteomic approaches identified different proteins that are involved in glucose metabolism and the formation of cell walls or cell membranes, and the differences in the expression of critical enzymes in the HIF-1 signaling pathway, starch, and sucrose metabolism, and other critical metabolic pathways.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Laboratório de Genética Celular e Molecular, Departamento de Genética, Ecologia e Evolução, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Genética Celular e Molecular, Departamento de Genética, Ecologia e Evolução, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- Institute of Integrative Omics and Applied Biotechnology, Nonakuri, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Laboratório de Genética Celular e Molecular, Departamento de Genética, Ecologia e Evolução, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Khaleel SM, Shanshal SA, Khalaf MM. The Role of Probiotics in Colorectal Cancer: A Review. J Gastrointest Cancer 2023; 54:1202-1211. [PMID: 36622515 DOI: 10.1007/s12029-022-00903-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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PURPOSE Globally, cancer is among the principal causes of death, and the incidence of colorectal cancer is increasing annually around the world, and it is currently ranked third most diagnosed cancer type. Despite the development in the treatment procedures for colorectal cancer including chemotherapy, surgery, immunotherapy and radiotherapy, the death rates from this cancer type are still elevated due to the adverse effects associated with treatment that may affect patients' quality of life. Recently, the global interest in probiotics research has grown with significant positive results. METHODS: This review discusses the role of probiotics in normal colorectal physiology and cancer. RESULTS Probiotics will become an essential part in the prevention and management of colorectal cancer in the near future as they are expected to provide a solution to the problems associated with cancer treatment. Probiotics' properties open the way for multiple effective uses in colorectal cancer prevention strategies. Additionally, probiotics can reduce the problems associated with chemotherapy and surgery when used synergistically. Probiotics can also increase the efficacy of chemotherapeutic medications. Targeted drug delivery and TRAIL collaboration techniques are other effective and promising methods that involve probiotics. CONCLUSIONS Probiotics have properties that make them useful in the management and prevention of colorectal cancer and can provide new avenue to reduce the occurrence of this malignancy and enhance the patients' quality of life.
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- Shahad M Khaleel
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, University of Mosul, Mosul, Nineveh, Iraq.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq
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Malik JA, Zafar MA, Lamba T, Nanda S, Khan MA, Agrewala JN. The impact of aging-induced gut microbiome dysbiosis on dendritic cells and lung diseases. Gut Microbes 2023; 15:2290643. [PMID: 38087439 PMCID: PMC10718154 DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2023.2290643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Aging is an inevitable natural process that impacts every individual, and understanding its effect on the gut microbiome and dendritic cell (DC) functionality in elderly subjects is crucial. DCs are vital antigen-presenting cells (APCs) that orchestrate the immune response, maintaining immune tolerance to self-antigens and bridging innate and adaptive immunity. With aging, there is a shift toward nonspecific innate immunity, resulting in a decline in adaptive immune responses. This alteration raises significant concerns about managing the health of an elderly population. However, the precise impact of aging and microbiome changes on DC function and their implications in lung-associated diseases remain relatively understudied. To illuminate this subject, we will discuss recent advancements in understanding the connections between aging, gut dysbiosis, DCs, and lung diseases. Emphasizing the key concepts linking age-related gut microbiome changes and DC functions, we will focus on their relevance to overall health and immune response in elderly individuals. This article aims to improve our understanding of the intricate relationship between aging, gut microbiome, and DCs, potentially benefiting the management of age-associated diseases and promoting healthy aging.
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- Jonaid Ahmad Malik
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab, India
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Sharma S, Sharma H, Gogoi H. Bacterial immunotherapy: is it a weapon in our arsenal in the fight against cancer? Front Immunol 2023; 14:1277677. [PMID: 38090593 PMCID: PMC10711065 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1277677] [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: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Advances in understanding the genetic basis of cancer have driven alternative treatment approaches. Recent findings have demonstrated the potential of bacteria and it's components to serve as robust theranostic agents for cancer eradication. Compared to traditional cancer therapies like surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, bacteria mediated tumor therapy has exhibited superior cancer suppressing property which is attributed a lot to it's tumor proliferating and accumulating characteristics. Genetically modified bacteria has reduced inherent toxicity and enhanced specificity towards tumor microenvironment. This anti- tumor activity of bacteria is attributed to its toxins and other active components from the cell membrane, cell wall and spores. Furthermore, bacterial genes can be regulated to express and deliver cytokines, antibodies and cancer therapeutics. Although there is less clinical data available, the pre- clinical research clearly indicates the feasibility and potential of bacteria- mediated cancer therapy.
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- Shubhra Sharma
- Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
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- Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
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- Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
- Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, National Capital Region (NCR) Biotech Science Cluster, Faridabad, India
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Jena R, Choudhury PK. Bifidobacteria in Fermented Dairy Foods: A Health Beneficial Outlook. Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins 2023:10.1007/s12602-023-10189-w. [PMID: 37979040 DOI: 10.1007/s12602-023-10189-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Bifidobacteria, frequently present in the human gastrointestinal tract, play a crucial role in preserving gut health and are mostly recognized as beneficial probiotic microorganisms. They are associated with fermenting complex carbohydrates, resulting in the production of short-chain fatty acids, bioactive peptides, exopolysaccharides, and vitamins, which provide energy and contribute to gut homeostasis. In light of these findings, research in food processing technologies has harnessed probiotic bacteria such as lactobacilli and bifidobacteria for the formulation of a wide range of fermented dairy products, ensuring their maximum survival and contributing to the development of distinctive quality characteristics and therapeutic benefits. Despite the increased interest in probiotic dairy products, introducing bifidobacteria into the dairy food chain has proved to be complicated. However, survival of Bifidobacterium species is conditioned by strain of bacteria used, metabolic interactions with lactic acid bacteria (LAB), fermentation parameters, and the temperature of storage and preservation of the dairy products. Furthermore, fortification of dairy foods and whey beverages with bifidobacteria have ability to change physicochemical and rheological properties beyond economic value of dairy products. In summary, this review underscores the significance of bifidobacteria as probiotics in diverse fermented dairy foods and accentuates their positive impact on human health. By enhancing our comprehension of the beneficial repercussions associated with the consumption of bifidobacteria-rich products, we aim to encourage individuals to embrace these probiotics as a means of promoting holistic health.
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- Rajashree Jena
- Department of Dairy Technology, School of Agricultural and Bioengineering, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi, Odisha, 761211, India
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- Department of Dairy Technology, School of Agricultural and Bioengineering, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi, Odisha, 761211, India.
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Colbert LE, El Alam MB, Wang R, Karpinets T, Lo D, Lynn EJ, Harris TA, Elnaggar JH, Yoshida-Court K, Tomasic K, Bronk JK, Sammouri J, Yanamandra AV, Olvera AV, Carlin LG, Sims T, Delgado Medrano AY, Napravnik TC, O'Hara M, Lin D, Abana CO, Li HX, Eifel PJ, Jhingran A, Joyner M, Lin L, Ramondetta LM, Futreal AM, Schmeler KM, Mathew G, Dorta-Estremera S, Zhang J, Wu X, Ajami NJ, Wong M, Taniguchi C, Petrosino JF, Sastry KJ, Okhuysen PC, Martinez SA, Tan L, Mahmud I, Lorenzi PL, Wargo JA, Klopp AH. Tumor-resident Lactobacillus iners confer chemoradiation resistance through lactate-induced metabolic rewiring. Cancer Cell 2023; 41:1945-1962.e11. [PMID: 37863066 PMCID: PMC10841640 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2023.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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Tumor microbiota can produce active metabolites that affect cancer and immune cell signaling, metabolism, and proliferation. Here, we explore tumor and gut microbiome features that affect chemoradiation response in patients with cervical cancer using a combined approach of deep microbiome sequencing, targeted bacterial culture, and in vitro assays. We identify that an obligate L-lactate-producing lactic acid bacterium found in tumors, Lactobacillus iners, is associated with decreased survival in patients, induces chemotherapy and radiation resistance in cervical cancer cells, and leads to metabolic rewiring, or alterations in multiple metabolic pathways, in tumors. Genomically similar L-lactate-producing lactic acid bacteria commensal to other body sites are also significantly associated with survival in colorectal, lung, head and neck, and skin cancers. Our findings demonstrate that lactic acid bacteria in the tumor microenvironment can alter tumor metabolism and lactate signaling pathways, causing therapeutic resistance. Lactic acid bacteria could be promising therapeutic targets across cancer types.
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- Lauren E Colbert
- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Genomic Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; LSU School of Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Translational and Molecular Pathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Departments of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control and Employee Health, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Departments of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control and Employee Health, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Head and Neck Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Genomic Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Genomic Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Genomic Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Genomic Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; Platform for Innovative Microbiome and Translational Research, Department of Genomic Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Genomic Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; Platform for Innovative Microbiome and Translational Research, Department of Genomic Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Molecular Virology and Microbiology, The Alkek Center for Metagenomics and Microbiome Research, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Head and Neck Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Departments of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control and Employee Health, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Metabolomics Core Facility, Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Metabolomics Core Facility, Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Metabolomics Core Facility, Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Metabolomics Core Facility, Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Genomic Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; LSU School of Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA; Platform for Innovative Microbiome and Translational Research, Department of Genomic Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Javid H, Oryani MA, Akbari S, Amiriani T, Ravanbakhsh S, Rezagholinejad N, Afshari AR, Karimi-Shahri M. L. plantarum and L. lactis as a promising agent in treatment of inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer. Future Microbiol 2023; 18:1197-1209. [PMID: 37882738 DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2023-0076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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It has been understood for nearly a century that patients with intestinal inflammatory disease (IBD) have a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC). Recently, two species of lactic acid bacteria, Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactococcus lactis, have been investigated as therapeutic agents for IBD. These bacteria have been shown to survive gastric transit, to adhere and colonize in the intestinal tract of humans and modulate the intestinal microbiota and immune response. L. plantarum and L. lactis might be used as multifunctional drugs for the treatment of IBD and the prevention or treatment of CRC. This article summarizes current knowledge of L. plantarum and L. lactis as therapeutic and preventative agents for IBD and CRC, respectively.
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- Hossein Javid
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, 1313199137, Iran
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Varastegan Institute for Medical Sciences, Mashhad, 917966679, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, 1313199137, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad Branch, Mashhad, 9133736351, Iran
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- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, 4918936316, Iran
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- Biology Expert, Plant Sciences, graduate of Golestan University, Gorgan, 4918936316, Iran
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, 9414974877, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, 1313199137, Iran
- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, 9691657678, Iran
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Dinić M, Jakovljević S, Popović N, Radojević D, Veljović K, Golić N, Terzić-Vidojević A. Assessment of stability and bioactive compounds in yogurt containing novel natural starter cultures with the ability to promote longevity in Caenorhabditis elegans. J Dairy Sci 2023; 106:7447-7460. [PMID: 37641316 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2023-23342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Yogurt represent one of the oldest fermented foods containing viable lactic acid bacteria and many bioactive compounds that could exhibit beneficial effects on human health and train our immune system to better respond to invading pathogens. Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus are commonly used for yogurt preparation under controlled temperature and environmental conditions. In this study, we investigated probiotic features of S. thermophilus BGKMJ1-36 and L. bulgaricus BGVLJ1-21 strains isolated from artisanal sour milk and yogurt by using Caenorhabditis elegans as an in vivo model system. Further, we evaluated content of total fat, saturated fatty acids, proteins, and lactose, as well as vitamins and AA of yogurt prepared from above-mentioned starter cultures during 21 d of storage at 4°C to get insights of final product stability. We showed that S. thermophilus BGKMJ1-36 and L. bulgaricus BGVLJ1-21 strains applied in combination upregulated the expression of autophagy-related genes in C. elegans. Beside autophagy, we observed activation of TIR-1-dependent transcription of lysozyme-like antimicrobial genes involved in the immune defense of C. elegans. Upregulation of these genes strongly correlates with an increase in the longevity of the worms fed with yogurt culture bacteria. Further, we showed that yogurt prepared with S. thermophilus BGKMJ1-36 and L. bulgaricus BGVLJ1-21, as a final product, is rich with vitamin B2 and dominant AA known by their prolongevity properties. Taken together, our study pointed to the beneficial features of the tested starter cultures and yogurt and highlighted their potential to be used as a fermented food with added-value properties.
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- Miroslav Dinić
- Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 444a, 11042 Belgrade 152, Serbia.
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- Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 444a, 11042 Belgrade 152, Serbia
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- Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 444a, 11042 Belgrade 152, Serbia
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- Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 444a, 11042 Belgrade 152, Serbia
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- Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 444a, 11042 Belgrade 152, Serbia
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- Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 444a, 11042 Belgrade 152, Serbia
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- Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 444a, 11042 Belgrade 152, Serbia.
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de Souza Lopes A, Elisabete Costa Antunes A, Idelça Aires Machado K, Sartoratto A, Cristina Teixeira Duarte M. The impact of antimicrobial food additives and sweeteners on the growth and metabolite production of gut bacteria. Folia Microbiol (Praha) 2023; 68:813-821. [PMID: 37480433 DOI: 10.1007/s12223-023-01076-6] [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: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/24/2023]
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Metabolic disorders caused by the imbalance of gut microbiota have been associated with the consumption of processed foods. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of antimicrobial food additives (benzoate, sorbate, nitrite, and bisulfite) and sweeteners (saccharin, stevia, sucralose, aspartame, and cyclamate) on the growth and metabolism of some gut and potentially probiotic bacterial species. The effects on the growth of Bifidobacterium longum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis cultures were investigated using a turbidimetric test and by determining the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC). To evaluate the metabolic activity, the cultures were exposed to compounds with the highest antimicrobial activity, subjected to cultivation with inulin (1.5%), and analyzed by liquid chromatography for the production of short-chain fatty acids (acetate, propionate, and butyrate). The results showed that potassium sorbate (25 mg/mL), sodium bisulfite (0.7 mg/mL), sodium benzoate, and saccharin (5 mg/mL) presented greater antimicrobial activity against the studied species. L. lactis and L. acidophilus bacteria had reduced short-chain fatty acid production after exposure to saccharin and sorbate, and B. longum after exposure to sorbate, in comparison to controls (acetic acid reduction 1387 μg/mL and propionic 23 μg/mL p < 0.05).
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- Aline de Souza Lopes
- Food Engineering and Technology Department, School of Food Engineering, Microbiological Analysis Laboratory, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Monteiro Lobato Street, 80, ZIP Code: 13083-862, Campinas, SP, Brazil.
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- Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Piauí (IFPI), Portal Dos Cerrados, ZIP Code, PI-247, Uruçui, PI, 64860-000, Brazil
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- Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemical Division, Pluridisciplinary Center for Chemical, Biological and Agricultural Research, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Alexandre Cazellato, 999, SP, 13148-218,, Paulinia, Brazil
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- Microbiology Division, Pluridisciplinary Center for Chemical, Biological and Agricultural Research, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Alexandre Cazellato, 999, SP, ZIP code 13148-218,, Paulinia, Brazil
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Bahuguna A, Dubey SK. Overview of the Mechanistic Potential of Probiotics and Prebiotics in Cancer Chemoprevention. Mol Nutr Food Res 2023; 67:e2300221. [PMID: 37552810 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202300221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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Despite of strides in modern cancer therapeutic strategies, there has not been a successful cure for it until now and prognostic side effects and substantial toxicity to chemotherapy and subsequent homeostatic imbalance remains a major concern for professionals in this field. The significance of the human microbiome in the pathogenesis of cancer is being recognized, documented, and established worldwide. Probiotics and prebiotics are some of the most extensively researched approaches to modulate the microbiota for therapeutic purposes, and research on their potential to prevent and treat cancer has sparked an immense amount of interest. The characteristics of probiotics and prebiotics allow for an array of efficient applications in cancer preventive measures. Probiotics can also be administered coupled with chemotherapy and surgery to alleviate their side effects and help promote the effectiveness of chemotherapeutic drugs. Besides showing promising results they are accompanied by potential risks and controversies that may eventually result in clinical repercussions. This review emphasizes the mechanistic potential and oncosuppressive effects of probiotic and prebiotics through maintenance of intestinal barrier function, modifying innate immune system, immunomodulation, intestinal microbiota metabolism, inhibition of host cell proliferation, preventing pathogen colonization, and exerting selective cytotoxicity against tumor cells.
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- Ananya Bahuguna
- Department of Biochemistry, C.B.S.H., G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, 263145, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, C.B.S.H., G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, 263145, India
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Haghshenas B, Nami Y, Kiani A, Moazami N, Tavallaei O. Cytotoxic effect of potential probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum KUMS-Y8 isolated from traditional dairy samples on the KB and OSCC human cancer cell lines. Heliyon 2023; 9:e20147. [PMID: 37809760 PMCID: PMC10559912 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Oral cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and its prevalence is especially high in developing countries. As an oral cancer treatment, traditional therapies are commonly used. Nonetheless, these treatments frequently result in a variety of side effects. As a consequence, there is an urgent need to enhance oral cancer therapies. Probiotics have recently demonstrated intriguing properties as therapeutic options for cancer treatment. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the anticancer effect of probiotic Lactobacillus strains on the mouth epidermal carcinoma cells (KB) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) cell lines. In this study, we looked at 21 Lactobacillus strains isolated from traditional dairy products in the Kermanshah province of western Iran to see if they had any inhibitory effects on oral cancer cell lines in vitro. We isolated and characterized Lactobacillus strains before assessing and comparing their probiotic potential and safety. Using the MTT assay, the bacterial extract was then prepared and used as an anti-proliferative agent on oral cancer (KB and OSCC) and normal (fibroblast and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEK) cell lines. Finally, acridine orange/ethidium bromide staining was used to determine whether cell death was caused by apoptosis. Four Lactobacillus isolates (C14, M22, M42, and Y8) were shown to have beneficial probiotic qualities. Lactobacillus extracts (of a protein nature) decreased the survival and proliferation of the KB and OSCC cancer cell lines (dose- and time-dependent) by inducing apoptosis, with no basic damaging effects on normal cells. The staining with acridine orange/ethidium bromide revealed that the cell death was caused by apoptosis. Furthermore, of the four Lactobacillus strains examined, isolate Y8 (Lactiplantibacillus plantarum) showed the strongest probiotic potential for suppressing KB and OSCC cell proliferation when compared to anticancer medicines (doxorubicin and paclitaxel). The current research found that Lactobacillus extract might reduce the growth and viability of the KB and OSCC cancer cell lines by inducing apoptosis, increasing the survival rate of oral cancer patients.
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- Babak Haghshenas
- Regenerative Medicine Research Center (RMRC), Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Food Biotechnology, Branch for Northwest and West Region, Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tabriz, Iran
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- Regenerative Medicine Research Center (RMRC), Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Students Research Committee, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Xue X, Li R, Chen Z, Li G, Liu B, Guo S, Yue Q, Yang S, Xie L, Zhang Y, Zhao J, Tan R. The role of the symbiotic microecosystem in cancer: gut microbiota, metabolome, and host immunome. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1235827. [PMID: 37691931 PMCID: PMC10484231 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1235827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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The gut microbiota is not just a simple nutritional symbiosis that parasitizes the host; it is a complex and dynamic ecosystem that coevolves actively with the host and is involved in a variety of biological activities such as circadian rhythm regulation, energy metabolism, and immune response. The development of the immune system and immunological functions are significantly influenced by the interaction between the host and the microbiota. The interactions between gut microbiota and cancer are of a complex nature. The critical role that the gut microbiota plays in tumor occurrence, progression, and treatment is not clear despite the already done research. The development of precision medicine and cancer immunotherapy further emphasizes the importance and significance of the question of how the microbiota takes part in cancer development, progression, and treatment. This review summarizes recent literature on the relationship between the gut microbiome and cancer immunology. The findings suggest the existence of a "symbiotic microecosystem" formed by gut microbiota, metabolome, and host immunome that is fundamental for the pathogenesis analysis and the development of therapeutic strategies for cancer.
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- Xiaoyu Xue
- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Quality Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Engineering Technology Research Center of Genuine Regional Drug, Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Formation Principle and Quality Evaluation of Genuine Medicinal Materials, Translational Chinese Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Quality Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Engineering Technology Research Center of Genuine Regional Drug, Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Formation Principle and Quality Evaluation of Genuine Medicinal Materials, Translational Chinese Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Quality Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Engineering Technology Research Center of Genuine Regional Drug, Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Formation Principle and Quality Evaluation of Genuine Medicinal Materials, Translational Chinese Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Quality Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Engineering Technology Research Center of Genuine Regional Drug, Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Formation Principle and Quality Evaluation of Genuine Medicinal Materials, Translational Chinese Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Quality Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Engineering Technology Research Center of Genuine Regional Drug, Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Formation Principle and Quality Evaluation of Genuine Medicinal Materials, Translational Chinese Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Quality Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Engineering Technology Research Center of Genuine Regional Drug, Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Formation Principle and Quality Evaluation of Genuine Medicinal Materials, Translational Chinese Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Southwest Medical University, Classical Chinese Medicine Diagnosis and Treatment Center, Luzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Quality Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Engineering Technology Research Center of Genuine Regional Drug, Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Formation Principle and Quality Evaluation of Genuine Medicinal Materials, Translational Chinese Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Quality Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Engineering Technology Research Center of Genuine Regional Drug, Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Formation Principle and Quality Evaluation of Genuine Medicinal Materials, Translational Chinese Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Quality Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sichuan Engineering Technology Research Center of Genuine Regional Drug, Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Formation Principle and Quality Evaluation of Genuine Medicinal Materials, Translational Chinese Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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Abdul Hakim BN, Xuan NJ, Oslan SNH. A Comprehensive Review of Bioactive Compounds from Lactic Acid Bacteria: Potential Functions as Functional Food in Dietetics and the Food Industry. Foods 2023; 12:2850. [PMID: 37569118 PMCID: PMC10417365 DOI: 10.3390/foods12152850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are beneficial microbes known for their health-promoting properties. LAB are well known for their ability to produce substantial amounts of bioactive compounds during fermentation. Peptides, exopolysaccharides (EPS), bacteriocins, some amylase, protease, lipase enzymes, and lactic acid are the most important bioactive compounds generated by LAB activity during fermentation. Additionally, the product produced by LAB is dependent on the type of fermentation used. LAB derived from the genera Lactobacillus and Enterococcus are the most popular probiotics at present. Consuming fermented foods has been previously connected to a number of health-promoting benefits such as antibacterial activity and immune system modulation. Furthermore, functional food implementations lead to the application of LAB in therapeutic nutrition such as prebiotic, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, anti-tumor, blood glucose lowering actions. Understanding the characteristics of LAB in diverse sources and its potential as a functional food is crucial for therapeutic applications. This review presents an overview of functional food knowledge regarding interactions between LAB isolated from dairy products (dairy LAB) and fermented foods, as well as the prospect of functioning LAB in human health. Finally, the health advantages of LAB bioactive compounds are emphasized.
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- Bibi Nabihah Abdul Hakim
- Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Sabah, Malaysia; (B.N.A.H.); (N.J.X.)
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- Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Sabah, Malaysia; (B.N.A.H.); (N.J.X.)
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- Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Sabah, Malaysia; (B.N.A.H.); (N.J.X.)
- Innovative Food Processing and Ingredients Research Group, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Sabah, Malaysia
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Logoń K, Świrkosz G, Nowak M, Wrześniewska M, Szczygieł A, Gomułka K. The Role of the Microbiome in the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Asthma. Biomedicines 2023; 11:1618. [PMID: 37371713 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11061618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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The role of the microbiome in the pathogenesis and treatment of asthma is significant. The purpose of this article is to show the interplay between asthma and the microbiome, and main areas that require further research are also highlighted. The literature search was conducted using the PubMed database. After a screening process of studies published before May 2023, a total of 128 articles were selected in our paper. The pre-treatment bronchial microbiome in asthmatic patients plays a role in their responsiveness to treatment. Gut microbiota and its dysbiosis can contribute to immune system modulation and the development of asthma. The association between the microbiome and asthma is complex. Further research is necessary to clarify which factors might moderate that relationship. An appropriate gut microbiome and its intestinal metabolites are a protective factor for asthma development. Prebiotics and certain dietary strategies may have a prophylactic or therapeutic effect, but more research is needed to establish final conclusions. Although the evidence regarding probiotics is ambiguous, and most meta-analyses do not support the use of probiotic intake to reduce asthma, several of the most recent studies have provided promising effects. Further studies should focus on the investigation of specific strains and the examination of their mechanistic and genetic aspects.
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- Katarzyna Logoń
- Student Scientific Group of Adult Allergology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-369 Wrocław, Poland
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- Student Scientific Group of Adult Allergology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-369 Wrocław, Poland
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- Student Scientific Group of Adult Allergology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-369 Wrocław, Poland
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- Student Scientific Group of Adult Allergology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-369 Wrocław, Poland
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- Student Scientific Group of Adult Allergology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-369 Wrocław, Poland
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- Clinical Department of Internal Medicine, Pneumology and Allergology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-369 Wrocław, Poland
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Khaleghi M, Khorrami S, Jafari-Nasab T. Pediococcus acidilactici isolated from traditional cheese as a potential probiotic with cytotoxic activity against doxorubicin-resistant MCF-7 cells. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:170. [PMID: 37188290 PMCID: PMC10169992 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03597-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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The considerable flexibility of cancerous cells to escape from chemical and biological drugs makes it clear that much is to be done to control and eliminate such cells. Probiotic bacteria, in this regard, have shown promising performance. In this study, we isolated and characterized lactic acid bacteria from traditional cheese. Then we evaluated their activity against doxorubicin-resistant MCF-7 cells (MCF-7/DOX) through MTT assay, Annexin V/PI protocol, real-time PCR, and western blotting. Among the isolates, one strain with more than 97% similarity with Pediococcus acidilactici showed considerable probiotics properties. Low pH, high bile salts, and NaCl could not significantly affect this strain while it was susceptible to antibiotics. Also, it had a potent antibacterial activity. Besides, the cell-free supernatant of this strain (CFS) significantly reduced the viability of MCF-7 and MCF-7/DOX cancerous cells (to about 10% and 25%, respectively), while it was safe for normal cells. Also, we found that CFS could regulate the Bax/Bcl-2 at mRNA and protein levels to induce apoptosis in drug-resistant cells. We determined 75% early apoptosis, 10% late apoptosis, and 15% necrosis in the cells treated with the CFS. These findings can accelerate the development of probiotics as promising alternative treatments to overcome drug-resistant cancers.
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- Moj Khaleghi
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
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Ren J, Li H, Zeng G, Pang B, Wang Q, Wei J. Gut microbiome-mediated mechanisms in aging-related diseases: are probiotics ready for prime time? Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1178596. [PMID: 37324466 PMCID: PMC10267478 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1178596] [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: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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Chronic low-grade inflammation affects health and is associated with aging and age-related diseases. Dysregulation of the gut flora is an important trigger for chronic low-grade inflammation. Changes in the composition of the gut flora and exposure to related metabolites have an effect on the inflammatory system of the host. This results in the development of crosstalk between the gut barrier and immune system, contributing to chronic low-grade inflammation and impairment of health. Probiotics can increase the diversity of gut microbiota, protect the gut barrier, and regulate gut immunity, thereby reducing inflammation. Therefore, the use of probiotics is a promising strategy for the beneficial immunomodulation and protection of the gut barrier through gut microbiota. These processes might positively influence inflammatory diseases, which are common in the elderly.
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- Jing Ren
- Department of Endocrinology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Graduate School of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Graduate School of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Singh A, Alexander SG, Martin S. Gut microbiome homeostasis and the future of probiotics in cancer immunotherapy. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1114499. [PMID: 37261348 PMCID: PMC10228691 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1114499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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The gut microbiome has an impact on cancer immune surveillance and immunotherapy, with recent studies showing categorical differences between immunotherapy-sensitive and immunotherapy-resistant cancer patient cohorts. Although probiotics are traditionally being supplemented to promote treatments or sustain therapeutic benefits; the FDA has not approved any for use with immunotherapy. The first step in developing probiotics for immunotherapy is identifying helpful or harmful bacteria down to the strain level. The gut microbiome's heterogeneity before and during treatment is also being investigated to determine microbial strains that are important for immunotherapy. Moreover, Dietary fiber intake, prebiotic supplementation and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) were found to enhance intratumoral CD8+ T cell to T-reg ratio in the clinics. The possibility of probiotic immunotherapy as a "living adjuvant" to CAR treatment and checkpoint blockade resistance is actively being investigated.
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Amin M, Navidifar T, Saeb S, Barzegari E, Jamalan M. Tumor-targeted induction of intrinsic apoptosis in colon cancer cells by Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus rhamnosus strains. Mol Biol Rep 2023; 50:5345-5354. [PMID: 37155013 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-023-08445-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer is one of the widespread and lethal types of malignancies. Recently, antineoplastic attributes of probiotics have attracted lots of attention. Here, we investigated anti-proliferative potential of the non-pathogenic strains Lactobacillus plantarum ATCC 14,917 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus ATCC 7469 on human colorectal adenocarcinoma-originated Caco-2 cells. METHODS AND RESULTS Caco-2 and HUVEC control cells were treated with ethyl acetate extracts of the two Lactobacillus strains to assess cell viability by MTT assay. Annexin/PI staining flow cytometry, and caspase-3, -8 and - 9 activity assays were performed to determine the type of cell death induced in extract-treated cells. Expression levels of apoptosis-related genes were evaluated by RT-PCR. Extracts from both L. plantarum and L. rhamnosus specifically targeted the Caco-2 cells and not HUVEC controls, and significantly affected the viability of the colon cancer cell line in a time- and dose-dependent manner. This effect was shown to occur through activation of the intrinsic apoptosis pathway, as indicated by the increased caspase-3 and - 9 activities. While there are limited and conflicting data about the mechanisms underlying the specific antineoplastic attributes of Lactobacillus strains, we clarified the overall induced mechanism. The Lactobacillus extracts specifically down-regulated the expression of the anti-apoptotic bcl-2 and bcl-xl, and simultaneously up-regulated the pro-apoptotic bak, bad, and bax genes in treated Caco-2 cells. CONCLUSIONS Ethyl acetate extracts of L. plantarum and L. rhamnosus strains could be considered as targeted anti-cancer treatments specifically inducing the intrinsic apoptosis pathway in colorectal tumor cells.
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- Mansour Amin
- Department of Microbiology, Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran.
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Kaur K, Chen PC, Ko MW, Mei A, Senjor E, Malarkannan S, Kos J, Jewett A. Sequential therapy with supercharged NK cells with either chemotherapy drug cisplatin or anti-PD-1 antibody decreases the tumor size and significantly enhances the NK function in Hu-BLT mice. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1132807. [PMID: 37197660 PMCID: PMC10183580 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1132807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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Introduction and methods In this study we report that sequential treatment of supercharged NK (sNK) cells with either chemotherapeutic drugs or check-point inhibitors eliminate both poorly differentiated and well differentiated tumors in-vivo in humanized-BLT mice. Background and results sNK cells were found to be a unique population of activated NK cells with genetic, proteomic, and functional attributes that are very different from primary untreated or IL-2 treated NK cells. Furthermore, NK-supernatant differentiated or well-differentiated oral or pancreatic tumor cell lines are not susceptible to IL-2 activated primary NK cell-mediated cytotoxicity; however, they are greatly killed by the CDDP and paclitaxel in in-vitro assays. Injection of one dose of sNK cells at 1 million cells per mouse to aggressive CSC-like/poorly differentiated oral tumor bearing mice, followed by an injection of CDDP, inhibited tumor weight and growth, and increased IFN-γ secretion as well as NK cell-mediated cytotoxicity substantially in bone marrow, spleen and peripheral blood derived immune cells. Similarly, the use of check point inhibitor anti-PD-1 antibody increased IFN-γ secretion and NK cell-mediated cytotoxicity, and decreased the tumor burden in-vivo, and tumor growth of resected minimal residual tumors from hu-BLT mice when used sequentially with sNK cells. The addition of anti-PDL1 antibody to poorly differentiated MP2, NK-differentiated MP2 or well-differentiated PL-12 pancreatic tumors had different effects on tumor cells depending on the differentiation status of the tumor cells, since differentiated tumors expressed PD-L1 and were susceptible to NK cell mediated ADCC, whereas poorly differentiated OSCSCs or MP2 did not express PD-L1 and were killed directly by the NK cells. Conclusions Therefore, the ability to target combinatorially clones of tumors with NK cells and chemotherapeutic drugs or NK cells with checkpoint inhibitors at different stages of tumor differentiation may be crucial for successful eradication and cure of cancer. Furthermore, the success of check point inhibitor PD-L1 may relate to the levels of expression on tumor cells.
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- Kawaljit Kaur
- Division of Oral Biology and Medicine, The Jane and Jerry Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology, University of California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Division of Oral Biology and Medicine, The Jane and Jerry Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology, University of California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Division of Oral Biology and Medicine, The Jane and Jerry Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology, University of California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Laboratory of Molecular Immunology and Immunotherapy, Blood Research Institute, Versiti, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Division of Oral Biology and Medicine, The Jane and Jerry Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology, University of California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, United States
- Department of Biotechnology, Jožef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Laboratory of Molecular Immunology and Immunotherapy, Blood Research Institute, Versiti, Milwaukee, WI, United States
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Department of Biotechnology, Jožef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Division of Oral Biology and Medicine, The Jane and Jerry Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology, University of California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, United States
- The Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry and Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Wang J, Ghosh D, Maniruzzaman M. Using bugs as drugs: administration of bacteria-related microbes to fight cancer. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2023; 197:114825. [PMID: 37075953 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2023.114825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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Driven by the advancement of microbiology and cancer biology, bioengineering of bacteria-related microbes has demonstrated great potential in targeted cancer therapy. Presently, the major administration routes of bacteria-related microbes for cancer treatment include intravenous injection, intratumoral injection, intraperitoneal injection, and oral delivery. Administration routes of bacteria play a key role in anticancer therapeutic efficacy since different delivery approaches might exert an anticancer effect through diverse mechanisms. Herein, we provide an overview of the primary routes of bacteria administration as well as their advantages and limitations. Furthermore, we discuss that microencapsulation can overcome the current challenges of direct administration of free bacteria. We also review the latest advancements in combining functional particles with engineered bacteria to fight against cancer, which can be further coupled with conventional anticancer therapies to improve the therapeutic effect. Eventually, we highlight the application prospect of bioprinting in cancer bacteriotherapy, which enables the long-term sustained delivery and individualized dose regimen, representing a new paradigm for personalized cancer treatment.
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- Jiawei Wang
- Pharmaceutical Engineering and 3D Printing (PharmE3D) Lab, College of Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA
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- Division of Molecular Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, College of Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA
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- Pharmaceutical Engineering and 3D Printing (PharmE3D) Lab, College of Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA.
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Macharia JM, Kaposztas Z, Varjas T, Budán F, Zand A, Bodnar I, Bence RL. Targeted lactate dehydrogenase genes silencing in probiotic lactic acid bacteria: A possible paradigm shift in colorectal cancer treatment? Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 160:114371. [PMID: 36758316 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Even though the pathophysiology of colorectal cancer (CRC) is complicated and poorly understood, interactions between risk factors appear to be key in the development and progression of the malignancy. The popularity of using lactic acid bacteria (LAB) prebiotics and probiotics to modulate the tumor microenvironment (TME) has grown widely over the past decade. The objective of this study was therefore to determine the detrimental effects of LAB-derived lactic acid in the colonic mucosa in colorectal cancer management. Six library databases and a web search engine were used to execute a structured systematic search of the existing literature, considering all publications published up until August 2022. A total of 7817 papers were screened, all of which were published between 1995 and August 2022. However, only 118 articles met the inclusion criterion. Lactic acid has been directly linked to the massive proliferation of cancerous cells since the glycolytic pathway provides cancerous cells with not only ATP, but also biosynthetic intermediates for rapid growth and proliferation. Our research suggests that targeting LAB metabolic pathways is capable of suppressing tumor growth and that the LDH gene is critical for tumorigenesis. Silencing of Lactate dehydrogenase, A (LDHA), B (LDHB), (LDHL), and hicD genes should be explored to inhibit fermentative glycolysis yielding lactic acid as the by-product. More studies are necessary for a solid understanding of this topic so that LAB and their corresponding lactic acid by-products do not have more adverse effects than their widely touted positive outcomes in CRC management.
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- John M Macharia
- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Science, University of Pẻcs, City of Pẻcs, Hungary.
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- University of Pẻcs, Medical School, Department of Public Health Medicine, City of Pẻcs, Hungary
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- University of Pẻcs, Medical School, Institute of Transdisciplinary Discoveries, City of Pẻcs, Hungary; University of Pécs, Medical School, Institute of Physiology, City of Pécs, Hungary
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- University of Pẻcs, Medical School, Department of Public Health Medicine, City of Pẻcs, Hungary
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- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Science, University of Pẻcs, City of Pẻcs, Hungary
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Design of Lactococcus lactis Strains Producing Garvicin A and/or Garvicin Q, Either Alone or Together with Nisin A or Nisin Z and High Antimicrobial Activity against Lactococcus garvieae. Foods 2023; 12:foods12051063. [PMID: 36900581 PMCID: PMC10000435 DOI: 10.3390/foods12051063] [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] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Lactococcus garvieae is a main ichthyopathogen in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss, Walbaum) farming, although bacteriocinogenic L. garvieae with antimicrobial activity against virulent strains of this species have also been identified. Some of the bacteriocins characterized, such as garvicin A (GarA) and garvicin Q (GarQ), may show potential for the control of the virulent L. garvieae in food, feed and other biotechnological applications. In this study, we report on the design of Lactococcus lactis strains that produce the bacteriocins GarA and/or GarQ, either alone or together with nisin A (NisA) or nisin Z (NisZ). Synthetic genes encoding the signal peptide of the lactococcal protein Usp45 (SPusp45), fused to mature GarA (lgnA) and/or mature GarQ (garQ) and their associated immunity genes (lgnI and garI, respectively), were cloned into the protein expression vectors pMG36c, which contains the P32 constitutive promoter, and pNZ8048c, which contains the inducible PnisA promoter. The transformation of recombinant vectors into lactococcal cells allowed for the production of GarA and/or GarQ by L. lactis subsp. cremoris NZ9000 and their co-production with NisA by Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis DPC5598 and L. lactis subsp. lactis BB24. The strains L. lactis subsp. cremoris WA2-67 (pJFQI), a producer of GarQ and NisZ, and L. lactis subsp. cremoris WA2-67 (pJFQIAI), a producer of GarA, GarQ and NisZ, demonstrated the highest antimicrobial activity (5.1- to 10.7-fold and 17.3- to 68.2-fold, respectively) against virulent L. garvieae strains.
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Temel HY, Kaymak Ö, Kaplan S, Bahcivanci B, Gkoutos GV, Acharjee A. Role of microbiota and microbiota-derived short-chain fatty acids in PDAC. Cancer Med 2023; 12:5661-5675. [PMID: 36205023 PMCID: PMC10028056 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.5323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the most aggressive lethal diseases among other cancer types. Gut microbiome and its metabolic regulation play a crucial role in PDAC. Metabolic regulation in the gut is a complex process that involves microbiome and microbiome-derived short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). SCFAs regulate inflammation, as well as lipid and glucose metabolism, through different pathways. This review aims to summarize recent developments in PDAC in the context of gut and oral microbiota and their associations with short-chain fatty acid (SCFA). In addition to this, we discuss possible therapeutic applications using microbiota in PDAC.
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- Hülya Yılmaz Temel
- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of EngineeringEge UniversityIzmirTurkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of EngineeringEge UniversityIzmirTurkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of EngineeringEge UniversityIzmirTurkey
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- Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, University of BirminghamBirminghamUK
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- Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, University of BirminghamBirminghamUK
- National Institute for Health Research Surgical Reconstruction, Queen Elizabeth Hospital BirminghamBirminghamUK
- MRC Health Data Research UK (HDR UK)BirminghamUK
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- Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, University of BirminghamBirminghamUK
- National Institute for Health Research Surgical Reconstruction, Queen Elizabeth Hospital BirminghamBirminghamUK
- MRC Health Data Research UK (HDR UK)BirminghamUK
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