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Huang XY, Ye XP, Hu YY, Tang ZX, Zhang T, Zhou H, Zhou T, Bai XL, Pi EX, Xie BH, Shi LE. Exopolysaccharides of Paenibacillus polymyxa: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 261:129663. [PMID: 38278396 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129663] [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: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Paenibacillus polymyxa (P. polymyxa) is a member of the genus Paenibacillus, which is a rod-shaped, spore-forming gram-positive bacterium. P. polymyxa is a source of many metabolically active substances, including polypeptides, volatile organic compounds, phytohormone, hydrolytic enzymes, exopolysaccharide (EPS), etc. Due to the wide range of compounds that it produces, P. polymyxa has been extensively studied as a plant growth promoting bacterium which provides a direct benefit to plants through the improvement of N fixation from the atmosphere and enhancement of the solubilization of phosphorus and the uptake of iron in the soil, and phytohormones production. Among the metabolites from P. polymyxa, EPS exhibits many activities, for example, antioxidant, immunomodulating, anti-tumor and many others. EPS has various applications in food, agriculture, environmental protection. Particularly, in the field of sustainable agriculture, P. polymyxa EPS can be served as a biofilm to colonize microbes, and also can act as a nutrient sink on the roots of plants in the rhizosphere. Therefore, this paper would provide a comprehensive review of the advancements of diverse aspects of EPS from P. polymyxa, including the production, extraction, structure, biosynthesis, bioactivity and applications, etc. It would provide a direction for future research on P. polymyxa EPS.
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- Xuan-Ya Huang
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- School of Culinary Art, Tourism College of Zhejiang, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311231, China
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.
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Dubus M, Varin J, Papa S, Chevrier J, Quilès F, Francius G, Audonnet S, Mauprivez C, Gangloff S, Siboni R, Ohl X, Reffuveille F, Kerdjoudj H. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells offer an immune-privileged niche to Cutibacterium acnes in case of implant-associated osteomyelitis. Acta Biomater 2022; 137:305-315. [PMID: 34678484 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.10.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Considered as some of the most devastating complications, Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes)-related osteomyelitis are among the hardest infections to diagnose and treat. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) secrete number of immunomodulatory and antimicrobial soluble factors, making them an attractive treatment for bacterial infection. In this study, we examined MSCs/C. acnes interaction and analyzed the subsequent MSCs and bacteria's behaviors. Human bone marrow-derived MSCs were infected by C. acnes clinical strain harvested from non-infected bone site. Following 3 h of interaction, around 4% of bacteria were found in the intracellular compartment. Infected MSCs increased the secretion of prostaglandin E2 and indolamine 2,3 dioxygenase immunomodulatory mediators. Viable intracellular bacteria analyzed by infrared spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy revealed deep modifications in the wall features. In comparison with unchallenged bacteria, the viable intracellular bacteria showed (i) an increase in biofilm formation on orthopaedical-based materials, (ii) an increase in the invasiveness of osteoblasts and (iii) persistence in macrophage, suggesting the acquisition of virulence factors. Overall, these results showed a direct impact of C. acnes on bone marrow-derived MSCs, suggesting that blocking the C. acnes/MSCs interactions may represent an important new approach to manage chronic osteomyelitis infections. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: The interaction of bone commensal C. acnes with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells induces modifications in C. acnes wall characteristics. These bacteria increased (i) the biofilm formation on orthopaedical-based materials, (ii) the invasiveness of bone forming cells and (iii) the resistance to macrophage clearance through the modification of the wall nano-features and/or the increase in catalase production.
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Microbiota in the gastrointestinal system is a major determinant in health and disease status with its influence on immunity. Bidirectional relationship between gut microbiota and host immune system is well balanced in healthy individuals and a disruption (dysbiosis) can lead to gastrointestinal inflammations and metabolic disorders. Growing evidence support the cross-talk between gastrointestinal microbiota and lung that maintains host homeostasis and reduces the risk of disease development. The Gut-lung axis is possibly involved in the severity of COVID-19 with the association of dysbiosis. Targeted alterations in the gut microbiota could be considered to alleviate the disease severity.
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β-Glucan: A dual regulator of apoptosis and cell proliferation. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 182:1229-1237. [PMID: 33991557 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.05.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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β-Glucans are polysaccharides generally obtained from the cell wall of bacteria, fungi, yeasts, and aleurone layer of cereals. β-Glucans are polymers, with β-1,3 glucose as core linear structure, but they differ in their main branch length, linkages and branching patterns, giving rise to high and low-molecular-weight β-glucans. They are well-known cell response modifiers with immune-modulating, nutraceutical and health beneficial effects, including anticancer and pro-apoptotic properties. β-Glucan extracts have shown positive responses in controlling tumor cell proliferation and activation of the immune system. The immunomodulatory action of β-glucans enhances the host's antitumor defense against cancer. In consonance with the above, many studies have shown that β-glucan treatment leads to the induction of apoptotic death of cancer cells. The ability of β-glucans to stimulate apoptotic pathways or the proteins involved in apoptosis prompting a new domain in cancer therapy. β-glucan can be a potential therapeutic agent for the treatment of cancer. However, there is a need to legitimize the β-glucan type, as most of the studies include β-glucan from different sources having different physicochemical properties. The body of literature presented here focuses on the effects of β-glucan on immunomodulation, proliferation, cell death and the possible mechanisms and pathways involved in these processes.
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Bianchi J, Cavicchioli R, Kubota LT, Carrilho E, de Sousa CP, Freitas Anibal FD. Antigenotoxic potential of the fermentation broth produced by Paenibacillus polymyxa RNC-D in vitro. Future Microbiol 2021; 16:471-485. [PMID: 33960819 DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2020-0176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aim: Evaluate the chemopreventive potential of the extract from P. polymyxa RNC-D. Methods: Concentrations of P. polymyxa RNC-D extract were tested in HepG2/C3A cells to assess their genotoxic (comet assay), mutagenic (micronucleus test) and antigenotoxic potential (comet assay) in vitro. Results: 400 and 40 μg/ml concentrations induced DNA lesions, whereas the 4 μg/ml induced a desmutagenic effect. Complementary tests indicated that the extract minimized the formation of reactive oxygen species induced by methyl methanesulfonate and normalized the loss of membrane potential. The quantification of cytokines indicated that TNF-α was immunostimulated by the extract. However, when administered in conjunction with the methyl methanesulfonate, the extract blocked the TNF-α release. Conclusion: The fermentation broth from P. polymyxa RNC-D showed an antigenotoxic effect, and thus the potential to be used as chemopreventive compound.
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- Jaqueline Bianchi
- Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, 13565-905, SP, Brazil
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- Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, 13565-905, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, 13083-970, SP, Brazil.,Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Carlos, 13566-590, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Carlos, 13566-590, SP, Brazil.,Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia de Bioanalítica - INCTBio, Campinas, 13083-970, SP, Brazil
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- Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, 13565-905, SP, Brazil
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- Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, 13565-905, SP, Brazil.,Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Carlos, 13566-590, SP, Brazil
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Effects of an EPS Biosynthesis Gene Cluster of Paenibacillus polymyxa WLY78 on Biofilm Formation and Nitrogen Fixation under Aerobic Conditions. Microorganisms 2021; 9:microorganisms9020289. [PMID: 33573330 PMCID: PMC7911366 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9020289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Exopolysaccharides (EPS) are of high significance in bacterial biofilm formation. However, the effects of EPS cluster(s) on biofilm formation in Paenibacillus species are little known. In this study, we have shown that Paenibacillus polymyxa WLY78, a N2-fixing bacterium, can form biofilm. EPS is the major component of the extracellular matrix. The genome of P. polymyxa WLY78 contains two putative gene clusters (designated pep-1 cluster and pep-2 cluster). The pep-1 cluster is composed of 12 putative genes (pepO-lytR) co-located in a 13 kb region. The pep-2 cluster contains 17 putative genes (pepA-pepN) organized as an operon in a 20 kb region. Mutation analysis reveals that the pep-2 cluster is involved in EPS biosynthesis and biofilm formation. Disruption of the pep-2 cluster also leads to the enhancement of motility and change of the colony morphology. In contrast, disruption of the pep-1 cluster does not affect EPS synthesis or biofilm formation. More importantly, the biofilm allowed P. polymyxa WLY78 to fix nitrogen in aerobic conditions, suggesting that biofilm may provide a microaerobic environment for nitrogenase synthesis and activity.
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Gallotti F, Lavoisier A, Turchiuli C, Lavelli V. Impact of Pleurotus ostreatus β-Glucans on Oxidative Stability of Active Compounds Encapsulated in Powders during Storage and In Vitro Digestion. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:E1219. [PMID: 33287121 PMCID: PMC7761643 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9121219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2020] [Revised: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Polyunsaturated fatty acids and α-tocopherol were encapsulated in powders by spray drying using maltodextrins DE 12 as wall material and different emulsifiers (Tween®20, acacia gum or β-glucans-rich extracts from Pleurotus ostreatus). The aim was to study the effects of the surfactants on: (a) the oil droplet size distribution and α-tocopherol stability during in vitro digestion, and (b) the oxidative stability during 15 days of accelerated storage. Acacia gum sample had the most stable particle size distribution up to the gastric phase, but showed a significant α-tocopherol degradation prior to the intestinal stage. On the contrary, β-glucan-samples displayed a bimodal distribution in the oral and gastric phases but retained α-tocopherol up to the beginning of the intestinal stage. At the end of intestinal stage, no α-tocopherol was found in the samples. The storage study showed that β-glucans improved the oxidative stability of the powders, which displayed 82% α-tocopherol retention after 5 days under accelerated conditions (60 °C), corresponding to 310 days at 20 °C, while acacia gum and Tween® 20 did not delay α-tocopherol degradation. Results highlight the potential antioxidant activity of β-glucans used as emulsifying agents during in vitro digestion and accelerated aging conditions.
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- UMR SayFood, Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, 91300 Massy, France; (A.L.); (C.T.)
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- UMR SayFood, Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, 91300 Massy, France; (A.L.); (C.T.)
- Department Chimie, Université Paris-Saclay, IUT d’Orsay, 91400 Orsay, France
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- DeFENS, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy;
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Tukenmez U, Aktas B, Aslim B, Yavuz S. The relationship between the structural characteristics of lactobacilli-EPS and its ability to induce apoptosis in colon cancer cells in vitro. Sci Rep 2019; 9:8268. [PMID: 31164685 PMCID: PMC6547643 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-44753-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Accepted: 02/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Colon cancer is one of the most common cancer around the world. Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) produced by lactobacilli as potential prebiotics have been found to have an anti-tumor effect. In this study, lyophilized EPSs of four Lactobacillus spp. for their impact on apoptosis in colon cancer cells (HT-29) was evaluated using flow cytometry. The relationship between capability of a lactobacilli-EPS to induce apoptosis and their monosaccharide composition, molecular weight (MW), and linkage type was investigated by HPLC, SEC, and NMR, respectively. Changes in apoptotic-markers were examined by qPCR and Western Blotting. EPSs were capable of inhibiting proliferation in a time-dependent manner and induced apoptosis via increasing the expression of Bax, Caspase 3 and 9 while decreasing Bcl-2 and Survivin. All EPSs contained mannose, glucose, and N-acetylglucosamine with different relative proportions. Some contained arabinose or fructose. MW ranged from 102-104Da with two or three fractions. EPS of L. delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus B3 having the highest amount of mannose and the lowest amount of glucose, showed the highest apoptosis induction. In conclusion, lactobacilli-EPSs inhibit cell proliferation in HT-29 via apoptosis. Results suggest that a relationship exists between the ability of EPS to induce apoptosis and its mannose and glucose composition.
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- Faculty of Arts and Science, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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Paenibacillus polymyxa bioactive compounds for agricultural and biotechnological applications. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2019.101092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Lasiosan, a new exopolysaccharide from Lasiodiplodia sp. strain B2 (MTCC 6000): Structural characterization and biological evaluation. Process Biochem 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2018.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Structural characterization and evaluation of antioxidant, anticancer and hypoglycemic activity of radiation degraded oat (Avena sativa) β- glucan. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2017.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Choromanska A, Kulbacka J, Harasym J, Oledzki R, Szewczyk A, Saczko J. High- and low-Molecular Weight oat Beta-Glucan Reveals Antitumor Activity in Human Epithelial Lung Cancer. Pathol Oncol Res 2017; 24:583-592. [PMID: 28756506 PMCID: PMC5972159 DOI: 10.1007/s12253-017-0278-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2016] [Accepted: 07/12/2017] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Beta-glucans are widely used in treatment, cosmetics, and the food industry. Glucans play a significant role in activation of the immune and antioxidant system and inhibiting tumor proliferation. In the current study the antitumor activities of new high and low molecular weight beta-glucan derived from oats were investigated in two human lung cancer cell line (A549, H69AR) and normal keratinocytes (HaCaT). The effect of high and low molecular weight beta-glucan from oat was evaluated by cellular viability assessment, lipid peroxidation and manganese superoxide dismutase evaluation and cytoskeleton visualisation. Additionally the level of red blood cells hemolysis was performed. Our results indicate strong anti-tumor properties of new beta-glucan from oat and at the same time no toxicity for normal cells.
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- Anna Choromanska
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Wroclaw Medical University, Chalubinskiego 10, 50-368, Wroclaw, Poland.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Wroclaw Medical University, Chalubinskiego 10, 50-368, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Food Biotechnology, Wroclaw University of Economics, Komandorska 118-120, 53-345, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Food Biotechnology, Wroclaw University of Economics, Komandorska 118-120, 53-345, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of General Zoology, Zoological Institute, University of Wroclaw, Sienkiewicza 21, 50-335, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Wroclaw Medical University, Chalubinskiego 10, 50-368, Wroclaw, Poland
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Xu L, Zhang J. Bacterial glucans: production, properties, and applications. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2016; 100:9023-9036. [DOI: 10.1007/s00253-016-7836-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2016] [Revised: 08/23/2016] [Accepted: 08/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Soeiro VC, Melo KRT, Alves MGCF, Medeiros MJC, Grilo MLPM, Almeida-Lima J, Pontes DL, Costa LS, Rocha HAO. Dextran: Influence of Molecular Weight in Antioxidant Properties and Immunomodulatory Potential. Int J Mol Sci 2016; 17:E1340. [PMID: 27548151 PMCID: PMC5000737 DOI: 10.3390/ijms17081340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2016] [Revised: 07/29/2016] [Accepted: 08/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Dextrans (α-d-glucans) extracted from Leuconostoc mesenteroides, with molecular weights (MW) of 10 (D10), 40 (D40) and 147 (D147) kDa, were evaluated as antioxidant, anticoagulant and immunomodulatory drugs for the first time. None presented anticoagulant activity. As for the antioxidant and immunomodulatory tests, a specific test showed an increase in the dextran activity that was proportional to the increase in molecular weight. In a different assay, however, activity decreased or showed no correlation to the MW. As an example, the reducing power assay showed that D147 was twice as potent as other dextrans. On the other hand, all three samples showed similar activity (50%) when it came to scavenging the OH radical, whereas only the D10 sample showed sharp activity (50%) when it came to scavenging the superoxide ion. D40 was the single dextran that presented with immunomodulatory features since it stimulated the proliferation (~50%) of murine macrophages (RAW 264.7) and decreased the release of nitric oxide (~40%) by the cells, both in the absence and presence of lipopolysaccharides (LPS). In addition, D40 showed a greater scavenging activity (50%) for the hydrogen peroxide, which caused it to also be the more potent dextran when it came to inhibiting lipid peroxidation (70%). These points toward dextrans with a 40 kDa weight as being ideal for antioxidant and immunomodulatory use. However, future studies with the D40 and other similarly 40 kDa dextrans are underway to confirm this hypothesis.
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- Vinicius C Soeiro
- Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Av. Salgado Filho 3000, Natal-RN 59078-970, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Av. Salgado Filho 3000, Natal-RN 59078-970, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Av. Salgado Filho 3000, Natal-RN 59078-970, Brazil.
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- Instituto de Química (IQ), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Av. Salgado Filho 3000, Natal-RN 59078-970, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Av. Salgado Filho 3000, Natal-RN 59078-970, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Av. Salgado Filho 3000, Natal-RN 59078-970, Brazil.
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- Instituto de Química (IQ), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Av. Salgado Filho 3000, Natal-RN 59078-970, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Av. Salgado Filho 3000, Natal-RN 59078-970, Brazil.
- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência a Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Norte (IFRN), Av. Planalto, Km 406-Planalto, Ceará-Mirim-RN 59580-000, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Av. Salgado Filho 3000, Natal-RN 59078-970, Brazil.
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Choromanska A, Kulbacka J, Rembialkowska N, Pilat J, Oledzki R, Harasym J, Saczko J. Anticancer properties of low molecular weight oat beta-glucan – An in vitro study. Int J Biol Macromol 2015; 80:23-8. [PMID: 26092171 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2015.05.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2015] [Revised: 05/15/2015] [Accepted: 05/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Anticancer properties of 1-3, 1-4 oat beta glucan are under intensive investigation now. Antitumor characteristic of fungi and yeast beta-glucans have been widely recognized, but those polysaccharides are mostly insoluble which creates several problems especially in topical formulation. Also high molecular weight oat beta-glucans reveal high viscosity which restricts its application. According to those problems in the current study the antitumor activities of low molecular weight beta-glucan derived from oats were investigated in cancer cells: Me45, A431 and normal HaCaT and murine macrophages P388/D1. The low molecular weight beta-glucan from oat significantly deceased cancer cells viability, while for the normal cells it was non-toxic. It was observed that with the increasing incubation time and the beta-glucan concentration the cancer cells viability significantly deceased. Furthermore for the normal cells the low molecular weight beta-glucan from oat was non-toxic. Immunocytochemical ABC analysis showed that beta-glucan induced strong expression of caspase-12 in both cancer cell lines, while in HaCaT cells ABC reaction was significantly lower and in P388/D1 cell line ABC reaction was negative. Our preliminary studies show strong anti-tumor properties of new low molecular weight beta-glucan from oat and at the same time no toxicity for normal cells.
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- Anna Choromanska
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Wroclaw Medical University, Chalubinskiego 10, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Wroclaw Medical University, Chalubinskiego 10, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Wroclaw Medical University, Chalubinskiego 10, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Wroclaw Medical University, Chalubinskiego 10, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Food Biotechnology, Wroclaw University of Economics, Komandorska 118-120, 53-345 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Food Biotechnology, Wroclaw University of Economics, Komandorska 118-120, 53-345 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Wroclaw Medical University, Chalubinskiego 10, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
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Two UDP-glucuronic acid decarboxylases involved in the biosynthesis of a bacterial exopolysaccharide in Paenibacillus elgii. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2015; 99:3127-39. [PMID: 25573472 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-014-6362-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2014] [Revised: 12/20/2014] [Accepted: 12/23/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Xylose is described as a component of bacterial exopolysaccharides in only a limited number of bacterial strains. A bacterial strain, Paenibacillus elgii, B69 was shown to be efficient in producing a xylose-containing exopolysaccharide. Sequence analysis was performed to identify the genes encoding the uridine diphosphate (UDP)-glucuronic acid decarboxylase required for the synthesis of UDP-xylose, the precursor of the exopolysaccharide. Two sequences, designated as Peuxs1 and Peuxs2, were found as the candidate genes for such enzymes. The activities of the UDP-glucuronic acid decarboxylases were proven by heterologous expression and real-time nuclear magnetic resonance analysis. The intracellular activity and effect of these genes on the synthesis of exopolysaccharide were further investigated by developing a thymidylate synthase based knockout system. This system was used to substitute the conventional antibiotic resistance gene system in P. elgii, a natural multi-antibiotic resistant strain. Results of intracellular nucleotide sugar analysis showed that the intracellular UDP-xylose and UDP-glucuronic acid levels were affected in Peuxs1 or Peuxs2 knockout strains. The knockout of either Peuxs1 or Peuxs2 reduced the polysaccharide production and changed the monosaccharide ratio. No polysaccharide was found in the Peuxs1/Peuxs2 double knockout strain. Our results show that P. elgii can be efficient in forming UDP-xylose, which is then used for the synthesis of xylose-containing exopolysaccharide.
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