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Vorländer K, Pramann P, Kwade A, Finke JH, Kampen I. Process and formulation parameters influencing the survival of Saccharomyces cerevisiae during spray drying and tableting. Int J Pharm 2023; 642:123100. [PMID: 37286022 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123100] [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: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
Probiotic microorganisms provide health benefits to the patient when administered in a viable form and in sufficient doses. To ensure this, dry dosage forms are preferred, with tablets in particular being favored due to several advantages. However, the microorganisms must first be dried as gently as possible. Here, the model organism Saccharomyces cerevisiae was dried by spray drying. Various additives were tested for their ability to improve yeast cell survival during drying. In addition, the influence of various process parameters such as inlet temperature, outlet temperature, spray rate, spray pressure and nozzle diameter was investigated. It was possible to dry the yeast cells in such a way that a substantial proportion of living microorganisms was recovered after reconstitution. Systematic variation of formulation and process parameters showed that the use of protective additives is essential and that the outlet temperature determines the survival rate. The subsequent compression of the spray-dried yeast reduced viability and survival could hardly be improved by the addition of excipients, but the tabletability of spray-dried yeast protectant particles was quite good. For the first time, loss of viability during compaction of spray-dried microorganisms was correlated with the specific densification, allowing a deeper understanding of the mechanism of cell inactivation during tableting.
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- Karl Vorländer
- Institute for Particle Technology (iPAT), Technische Universität Braunschweig, Volkmaroder Straße 5, 38104 Braunschweig, Germany; Center of Pharmaceutical Engineering (PVZ), Technische Universität Braunschweig, Franz-Liszt-Straße 35A, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany.
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- Institute for Particle Technology (iPAT), Technische Universität Braunschweig, Volkmaroder Straße 5, 38104 Braunschweig, Germany; Center of Pharmaceutical Engineering (PVZ), Technische Universität Braunschweig, Franz-Liszt-Straße 35A, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany.
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- Institute for Particle Technology (iPAT), Technische Universität Braunschweig, Volkmaroder Straße 5, 38104 Braunschweig, Germany; Center of Pharmaceutical Engineering (PVZ), Technische Universität Braunschweig, Franz-Liszt-Straße 35A, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany.
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- Institute for Particle Technology (iPAT), Technische Universität Braunschweig, Volkmaroder Straße 5, 38104 Braunschweig, Germany; Center of Pharmaceutical Engineering (PVZ), Technische Universität Braunschweig, Franz-Liszt-Straße 35A, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany.
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- Institute for Particle Technology (iPAT), Technische Universität Braunschweig, Volkmaroder Straße 5, 38104 Braunschweig, Germany; Center of Pharmaceutical Engineering (PVZ), Technische Universität Braunschweig, Franz-Liszt-Straße 35A, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany.
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Effect of Process Parameters, Protectants and Carrier Materials on the Survival of Yeast Cells during Fluidized Bed Granulation for Tableting. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15030884. [PMID: 36986745 PMCID: PMC10058794 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15030884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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The administration of living microorganisms is of special interest, with regard to probiotic microorganisms providing health benefits to the patient. Effective dosage forms require the preservation of microbial viability until administration. Storage stability can be improved by drying, and the tablet is an especially attractive final solid dosage form due to its ease of administration and its good patient compliance. In this study, drying of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae via fluidized bed spray granulation is investigated, as the probiotic Saccharomyces boulardii is a variety of it. Fluidized bed granulation enables faster drying than lyophilization on the one hand and lower temperatures than spray drying on the other hand, which are the two predominantly used techniques for life-sustaining drying of microorganisms. Yeast cell suspensions enriched with protective additives were sprayed onto the carrier particles of common tableting excipients, namely, dicalcium phosphate (DCP), lactose (LAC) and microcrystalline cellulose (MCC). Different protectants, such as mono-, di-, oligo- and polysaccharides, but also skimmed milk powder and one alditol, were tested; as they themselves, or chemically similar molecules, are known from other drying technologies to stabilize biological structures such as cell membranes, and thus, improve survival during dehydration. With the combined use of trehalose and skimmed milk powder, survival rates were 300 times higher than without the use of protective additives. In addition to these formulation aspects, the influence of process parameters such as inlet temperature and spray rate were considered. The granulated products were characterized regarding their particle size distribution, moisture content and the viability of the yeast cells. It has been shown that thermal stress on the microorganisms is especially critical, which can be reduced, for example, by reducing the inlet temperature or increasing the spray rate; however, formulation parameters such as cell concentration also influenced survival. The results were used to specify the influencing factors on the survival of microorganisms during fluidized bed granulation and to derive their linkages. Granules based on the three different carrier materials were tableted and the survival of the microorganisms was evaluated and linked to the tablet tensile strength achieved. Using LAC enabled the highest survival of the microorganisms throughout the considered process chain.
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Ng E, Tay JRH, Ong MMA, Bostanci N, Belibasakis GN, Seneviratne CJ. Probiotic therapy for periodontal and peri-implant health - silver bullet or sham? Benef Microbes 2021; 12:215-230. [PMID: 34057054 DOI: 10.3920/bm2020.0182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Probiotics are thought to be beneficial microbes that influence health-related outcomes through host immunomodulation and modulation of the bacteriome. Its reported success in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders has led to further research on its potential applicability within the dental field due to similarities such as a polymicrobial aetiology and disease associated microbial-shifts. Although the literature is replete with studies demonstrating its efficacy, the use of probiotics in dentistry continues to polarise opinion. Here, we explore the evidence for probiotics and its effect on periodontal and peri-implant health. MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CENTRAL were systemically searched from June 2010 to June 2020 based on a formulated search strategy. Of 1,956 potentially relevant articles, we selected 27 double-blinded randomised clinical trials in the areas of gingivitis, periodontitis, residual pockets during supportive periodontal therapy, and peri-implant diseases, and reviewed their efficacy in these clinical situations. We observed substantial variation in treatment results and protocols between studies. Overall, the evidence for probiotic therapy for periodontal and peri-implant health appears unconvincing. The scarcity of trials with adequate power and follow-up precludes any meaningful clinical recommendations. Thus, the routine use of probiotics for these purposes are currently unsubstantiated. Further multi-centre trials encompassing a standardised investigation on the most promising strains and administration methods, with longer observation times are required to confirm the benefits of probiotic therapy for these applications.
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- E Ng
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, National Dental Centre Singapore, 5 Second Hospital Ave, 168938, Singapore
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, National Dental Centre Singapore, 5 Second Hospital Ave, 168938, Singapore
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, National Dental Centre Singapore, 5 Second Hospital Ave, 168938, Singapore.,Oral Health Academic Clinical Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, 169857, Singapore
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- Division of Oral Diseases, Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, P.O. Box 4064, 14104 Huddinge, Sweden
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- Division of Oral Diseases, Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, P.O. Box 4064, 14104 Huddinge, Sweden
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- Oral Health Academic Clinical Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, 169857, Singapore.,Singapore Oral Microbiomics Initiative, National Dental Research Institute Singapore, National Dental Centre Singapore, Second Hospital Ave, 168938, Singapore
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Gurram S, Jha DK, Shah DS, Kshirsagar MM, Amin PD. Insights on the Critical Parameters Affecting the Probiotic Viability During Stabilization Process and Formulation Development. AAPS PharmSciTech 2021; 22:156. [PMID: 34008083 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-021-02024-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Probiotics have gained a lot of interest in recent years as an alternative as well as adjuvant therapy for several conditions owing to their health benefits. These live microorganisms have proven efficacy for treating gut disorders, inflammation, bacterial vaginosis, hepatic and depressive disorders, and many more. There are conventional as well as non-conventional formulations available for the delivery of probiotics with the latter having fewer regulatory guidelines. The conventional formulations include the pharmaceutical formulations specifically designed to deliver an efficacious number of viable microorganisms. Studies have indicated 108-109 CFU/g as an ideal dose of probiotics for achieving health benefits, and hence, all the formulations must at least contain the said number of viable bacteria to show a therapeutic effect. The most crucial feature of probiotic formulations is that the bacteria are prone to several environmental and processing factors which all together reduce the viability of the bacteria in the final formulation. These factors include processing parameters like temperature, humidity, pressure, and storage conditions. Thus, the present review primarily focuses on the critical process parameters affecting the probiotic viability during stabilization process and formulation development. Understanding these factors prior to processing helps in delivering probiotics in the required therapeutic numbers at the target site.
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Hoffmann A, Fischer JT, Daniels R. Development of probiotic orodispersible tablets using mucoadhesive polymers for buccal mucoadhesion. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2020; 46:1753-1762. [DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2020.1831013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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- Anja Hoffmann
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Eberhard Karls University, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Eberhard Karls University, Tuebingen, Germany
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Dausset C, Bornes S, Miquel S, Kondjoyan N, Angenieux M, Nakusi L, Veisseire P, Alaterre E, Bermúdez-Humarán LG, Langella P, Engel E, Forestier C, Nivoliez A. Identification of sulfur components enhancing the anti-Candida effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lcr35. Sci Rep 2020; 10:17074. [PMID: 33051479 PMCID: PMC7553951 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-74027-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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GYNOPHILUS (Lcr REGENERANS) is a live biotherapeutic product (LBP) aimed at restoring the vaginal microbiome and contains the live biotherapeutic microorganism Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lcr35. In this study, the LBP formulation and manufacturing process significantly enhanced the anti-Candida activity of L. rhamnosus Lcr35, with a complete loss of viability of the yeast after 48 h of coincubation. Sodium thiosulfate (STS), one excipient of the product, was used as a potentiator of the anti-Candida spp. activity of Lactobacilli. This contact-independent phenomenon induced fungal cell disturbances, as observed by electron microscopy observations. Nonverbal sensory experiments showed clear odor dissimilarities between cocultures of L. rhamnosus Lcr35 and C. albicans in the presence and absence of STS, suggesting an impact of odor-active metabolites. A volatolomic approach allowed the identification of six odor-active compounds, including one sulfur compound that was identified as S-methyl thioacetate (MTA). MTA was associated with the antifungal effect of Lcr35, and its functional link was established in vitro. We show for the first time that the LBP GYNOPHILUS, which is a highly active product in the reduction of vulvovaginal candidiasis, requires the presence of a sulfur compound to fully achieve its antifungal effect.
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- Caroline Dausset
- Research and Development Department, BIOSE, 24 avenue Georges Pompidou, 15000, Aurillac, France. .,Micalis Institute, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Université Paris-Saclay, 78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France. .,Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS, Laboratoire Microorganismes : Génome et Environnement, 63000, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, INRAE, VetAgro Sup, UMRF, 15000, Aurillac, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS, Laboratoire Microorganismes : Génome et Environnement, 63000, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- INRAE, UR370 QuaPA, Microcontaminants, Aroma & Separation Science Group (MASS), 63123, Saint-Genès-Champanelle, France
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- INRAE, UR370 QuaPA, Microcontaminants, Aroma & Separation Science Group (MASS), 63123, Saint-Genès-Champanelle, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS, Laboratoire Microorganismes : Génome et Environnement, 63000, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, INRAE, VetAgro Sup, UMRF, 15000, Aurillac, France
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- Research and Development Department, BIOSE, 24 avenue Georges Pompidou, 15000, Aurillac, France.,HORIBA ABX SAS, Parc Euromédecine, Rue du Caducée, BP 7290, 34184, Montpellier Cedex 4, France
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- Micalis Institute, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Université Paris-Saclay, 78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- Micalis Institute, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Université Paris-Saclay, 78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- INRAE, UR370 QuaPA, Microcontaminants, Aroma & Separation Science Group (MASS), 63123, Saint-Genès-Champanelle, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS, Laboratoire Microorganismes : Génome et Environnement, 63000, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Research and Development Department, BIOSE, 24 avenue Georges Pompidou, 15000, Aurillac, France
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Poupet C, Chassard C, Nivoliez A, Bornes S. Caenorhabditis elegans, a Host to Investigate the Probiotic Properties of Beneficial Microorganisms. Front Nutr 2020; 7:135. [PMID: 33425969 PMCID: PMC7786404 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2020.00135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Caenorhabditis elegans, a non-parasitic nematode emerges as a relevant and powerful candidate as an in vivo model for microorganisms-microorganisms and microorganisms-host interactions studies. Experiments have demonstrated the probiotic potential of bacteria since they can provide to the worm a longer lifespan, an increased resistance to pathogens and to oxidative or heat stresses. Probiotics are used to prevent or treat microbiota dysbiosis and associated pathologies but the molecular mechanisms underlying their capacities are still unknown. Beyond safety and healthy aspects of probiotics, C. elegans represents a powerful way to design large-scale studies to explore transkingdom interactions and to solve questioning about the molecular aspect of these interactions. Future challenges and opportunities would be to validate C. elegans as an in vivo tool for high-throughput screening of microorganisms for their potential probiotic use on human health and to enlarge the panels of microorganisms studied as well as the human diseases investigated.
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- Cyril Poupet
- Université Clermont Auvergne, INRAE, VetAgro Sup, UMRF, Aurillac, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, INRAE, VetAgro Sup, UMRF, Aurillac, France
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Byl E, Jokicevic K, Kiekens S, Lebeer S, Kiekens F. Strain-specific differences in behaviour among Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus cell wall mutants during direct compression. Int J Pharm 2020; 588:119755. [PMID: 32783980 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The human body harbours a large variety of microbial communities. It is already well-known that these communities play an important role in human health. Therefore, microbial imbalances can be responsible for several health disorders by different mechanisms. In recent years, probiotic bacteria have been increasingly applied to restore imbalances and stimulate microbiome functions such as immune modulation. Tablets are the dosage form of choice for oral probiotics. Nevertheless, a probiotic tablet with a sufficient amount of viable cells remains a challenge due to the stress of the compression process. Recent research demonstrated that the applied pressure and tableting properties play an important role in the survival of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG during direct compression. This study focused on the importance of the cell surface molecules in the protection of this prototype probiotic strain during direct compression. Spray-dried powders of L. rhamnosus GG and its exopolysaccharide-deficient mutant and lipoteichoic acid mutant were blended with two different filler-binders and compacted at various compression pressures. Under each tableting condition, the survival rate and tableting properties were analysed. The results demonstrated that the cell surface molecules play an important role in the behaviour of L. rhamnosus GG during direct compression. Specifically, the long, galactose-rich exopolysaccharides of L. rhamnosus served a protective shield during tablet production, promoting the survival rate of this probiotic strain. The D-alanylation of the lipoteichoic acids plays also an important role. When the D-alanyl ester content was completely absent, the survival rate was less affected by the tableting properties. Moreover, this research revealed that the sensitivity to the tableting properties is species and strain dependent.
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- Eline Byl
- University of Antwerp, Department of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy. Universiteitsplein 1, B-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium.
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- University of Antwerp, Department of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy. Universiteitsplein 1, B-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium.
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- University of Antwerp, Department of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy. Universiteitsplein 1, B-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium.
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- University of Antwerp, Department of Bioscience Engineering, Research Group Environmental Ecology and Applied Microbiology, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Antwerp, Belgium.
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- University of Antwerp, Department of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy. Universiteitsplein 1, B-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium.
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Foglia C, Allesina S, Amoruso A, De Prisco A, Pane M. New insights in enumeration methodologies of probiotic cells in finished products. J Microbiol Methods 2020; 175:105993. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mimet.2020.105993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Revised: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Poupet C, Saraoui T, Veisseire P, Bonnet M, Dausset C, Gachinat M, Camarès O, Chassard C, Nivoliez A, Bornes S. Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lcr35 as an effective treatment for preventing Candida albicans infection in the invertebrate model Caenorhabditis elegans: First mechanistic insights. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0216184. [PMID: 31693670 PMCID: PMC6834333 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0216184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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The increased recurrence of Candida albicans infections is associated with greater resistance to antifungal drugs. This involves the establishment of alternative therapeutic protocols, such as probiotic microorganisms whose antifungal potential has already been demonstrated using preclinical models (cell cultures, laboratory animals). Understanding the mechanisms of action of probiotic microorganisms has become a strategic need for the development of new therapeutics for humans. In this study, we investigated the prophylactic anti-C. albicans properties of Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lcr35® using the in vitro Caco-2 cell model and the in vivo Caenorhabditis elegans model. In Caco-2 cells, we showed that the strain Lcr35® significantly inhibited the growth (~2 log CFU.mL-1) and adhesion (150 to 6,300 times less) of the pathogen. Moreover, in addition to having a pro-longevity activity in the nematode (+42.9%, p = 3.56.10-6), Lcr35® protects the animal from the fungal infection (+267% of survival, p < 2.10-16) even if the yeast is still detectable in its intestine. At the mechanistic level, we noticed the repression of genes of the p38 MAPK signalling pathway and genes involved in the antifungal response induced by Lcr35®, suggesting that the pathogen no longer appears to be detected by the worm immune system. However, the DAF-16/FOXO transcription factor, implicated in the longevity and antipathogenic response of C. elegans, is activated by Lcr35®. These results suggest that the probiotic strain acts by stimulating its host via DAF-16 but also by suppressing the virulence of the pathogen.
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- Cyril Poupet
- Université Clermont Auvergne, INRA, VetAgro Sup, Aurillac, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, INRA, VetAgro Sup, Aurillac, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, INRA, VetAgro Sup, Aurillac, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, INRA, VetAgro Sup, Aurillac, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, INRA, VetAgro Sup, Aurillac, France
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Byl E, Bladt P, Lebeer S, Kiekens F. Importance of pressure plasticity during compression of probiotic tablet formulations. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2019; 145:7-11. [PMID: 31605741 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2019.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Revised: 10/07/2019] [Accepted: 10/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The usefulness, the high production rate and the cost effectiveness make tablets the dosage form of choice for oral probiotics. Nevertheless, probiotic bacteria undergo a lot of mechanical stress during tableting which causes damage to their cell wall and membrane and other bio-active components. This can lead to an inactivation of the probiotic bacteria and therefore in a failure of the probiotic therapy. To obtain a tablet with a sufficient amount of viable cells, research on the influence of formulation and process parameters on bacterial survival is essential. This study aimed to decipher tableting properties of the probiotic powder blends that have a major impact on survival rates. The powder blends consisted of the prototype probiotic strain Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, a filler-binder and a suitable amount of lubricant. They were manufactured by direct compression at different compression pressures and tableting speeds. The tableting properties were analysed in detail by a 3-D modelling technique, which characterized normalized time, pressure and displacement simultaneously. The results of the 3-D modelling demonstrated the significant effect of the pressure plasticity (e) and the angle of rotation (ω) on the viability of L. rhamnosus GG during direct compression.
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- Eline Byl
- University of Antwerp, Department of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy. Universiteitsplein 1, B-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium.
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- University of Antwerp, Department of Physics, Imec - Vision lab, Universiteitsplein 1, B-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium.
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- University of Antwerp, Department of Bioscience Engineering, Research Group Environmental Ecology and Applied Microbiology, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Antwerp, Belgium.
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- University of Antwerp, Department of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy. Universiteitsplein 1, B-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium.
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Chan YL, Jamalullail NA, Tan CP, Abdul Manap MY, Lai O. Development of bio-yoghurt chewable tablet: a review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1108/nfs-07-2019-0202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose
This paper aims to discuss the limitations surrounding the yoghurt industry and challenges to producing a bio-yoghurt tablet. The paper looks into challenge facing the yoghurt industry, such as manufacturing and distribution, its short shelf life, heat-sensitivity and relatively heavy weight. It further looks into the selection of strains, excipients and storage conditions with special consideration towards maintaining the viability of the probiotics inside bio-yoghurt tablets. The paper also discusses yoghurt standards and definitions across various countries and suggests a more uniform standard be embraced across countries for ease of categorization and production.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper is divided into a few major sections; each exploring various aspects of the yoghurt industry. Topics discussed include challenges in yoghurt production and storage; processes involved in bio-yoghurt tablet production, e.g. maximising viability, choice of excipients and more; market trends of yoghurt consumption and potential; and various food standards in countries around the world with a focus on yoghurt.
Findings
The review finds that yoghurt is a segment of the food industry with big growth potential. Most of the problems associated with yoghurt, i.e. poor shelf life, and heavy weight, can be circumvented by transforming it into a bio-yoghurt tablet. The paper further identifies food standard variations among different countries around the world which could impede yoghurt manufacture and acceptance.
Originality/value
This paper looks the various challenges surrounding the increased uptake of yoghurt, specifically in the Asian markets and suggests a viable option to overcome this problem, i.e. the use of a bio-yoghurt tablet. Should the worldwide bodies come together and agree to a universal standard involving yoghurt, the industry may see an even bigger expansion.
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Fenster K, Freeburg B, Hollard C, Wong C, Rønhave Laursen R, Ouwehand AC. The Production and Delivery of Probiotics: A Review of a Practical Approach. Microorganisms 2019; 7:E83. [PMID: 30884906 PMCID: PMC6463069 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms7030083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 141] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2019] [Revised: 03/12/2019] [Accepted: 03/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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To successfully deliver probiotic benefits to the consumer, several criteria must be met. Here, we discuss the often-forgotten challenges in manufacturing the strains and incorporating them in consumer products that provide the required dose at the end of shelf life. For manufacturing, an intricate production process is required that ensures both high yield and stability and must also be able to meet requirements such as the absence of specific allergens, which precludes some obvious culture media ingredients. Reproducibility is important to ensure constant high performance and quality. To ensure this, quality control throughout the whole production process, from raw materials to the final product, is essential, as is the documentation of this quality control. Consumer product formulation requires extensive skill and experience. Traditionally, probiotic lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria have been incorporated in fermented dairy products, with limited shelf life and refrigerated storage. Currently, probiotics may be incorporated in dietary supplements and other "dry" food matrices which are expected to have up to 24 months of stability at ambient temperature and humidity. With the right choice of production process, product formulation, and strains, high-quality probiotics can be successfully included in a wide variety of delivery formats to suit consumer requirements.
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- Kurt Fenster
- DuPont Nutrition and Health, Madison, WI 53716, USA.
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- DuPont Nutrition and Health, Madison, WI 53716, USA.
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- DuPont Nutrition and Health, Madison, WI 53716, USA.
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Byl E, Lebeer S, Kiekens F. Elastic recovery of filler-binders to safeguard viability of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG during direct compression. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2018; 135:36-43. [PMID: 30543948 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2018.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2018] [Revised: 11/27/2018] [Accepted: 12/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Tablets are increasingly explored as dosage form for oral probiotics, especially for applications such as pharyngitis and dental health. In such tablets, the dry form increases the stability and the shelf life of the product. In addition, the probiotic cells are entrapped in the tablet matrix, which protects them against the environmental factors in the human body. However, the development of a probiotic tablet with an adequate number of viable cells remains a challenge due to the stress of the compression process. The adverse conditions during production can damage the cells, which leads to a loss of viability and a failure of the therapy. This study aimed to investigate the effect of the compression behavior of filler-binders on the survival of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG during tablet production. The probiotic tablets were manufactured by direct compression of a freeze-dried mixture of the model L. rhamnosus GG, a filler-binder and a suitable amount of lubricant. The compression behavior was determined by analyzing Heckel and force-displacement plots. The results demonstrated that the elastic recovery of the filler-binder during decompression played a protective role in bacterial survival, reducing the compression stress during manufacturing. Consequently, the bacterial cells were less damaged, which resulted in a higher survival rate and a better stability during long-term storage. In conclusion, the elastic recovery of a filler-binder showed to be an important key in safeguarding probiotic cells during direct compression and storage.
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- Eline Byl
- University of Antwerp, Department of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, Universiteitsplein 1, B-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium.
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- University of Antwerp, Department of Bioscience Engineering, Research Group Environmental Ecology and Applied Microbiology, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Antwerp, Belgium.
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- University of Antwerp, Department of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, Universiteitsplein 1, B-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium.
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Giordani B, Melgoza LM, Parolin C, Foschi C, Marangoni A, Abruzzo A, Dalena F, Cerchiara T, Bigucci F, Luppi B, Vitali B. Vaginal Bifidobacterium breve for preventing urogenital infections: Development of delayed release mucoadhesive oral tablets. Int J Pharm 2018; 550:455-462. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2018.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2018] [Revised: 08/30/2018] [Accepted: 09/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Dausset C, Patrier S, Gajer P, Thoral C, Lenglet Y, Cardot JM, Judlin P, Ravel J, Nivoliez A. Comparative phase I randomized open-label pilot clinical trial of Gynophilus ® (Lcr regenerans ®) immediate release capsules versus slow release muco-adhesive tablets. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 2018; 37:1869-1880. [PMID: 30032443 PMCID: PMC6154122 DOI: 10.1007/s10096-018-3321-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2018] [Accepted: 07/02/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Gynophilus® (Lcr regenerans®) is a live biotherapeutic product (LBP) that contains the live biotherapeutic microorganism Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lcr35®, which is indicated to restore vaginal health. The aim of the study was to compare the safety, ease of use, and compliance of two formulations (immediate release: IR capsule and slow release: SR muco-adhesive tablets) as well as the colonization of Lcr35® in healthy women. This phase I study (Comprigel) is a parallel, randomized, 4-arm, and open-label clinical trial evaluating an IR daily capsule formulation vs. a SR tablet administered every 3, 4, or 5 days for 21 days. Self-collected vaginal swabs were used to quantify Lcr35® and characterize the composition and structure of the vaginal microbiota. Both LBPs were well-tolerated, and no severe adverse effects were reported. All groups had Lcr35® vaginal concentrations over 107 colony forming unit per milliliter of vaginal secretion on each day in the study. The new Gynophilus® slow release tablets administered either every 3, 4, or 5 days provided vaginal concentrations that were not significantly different from those of classic Gynophilus® (capsule) once-a-day regimen. The LBPs and the different regimens did not adversely influence the abundance of native Lactobacillus spp. and indeed tended to favor their growth and reduce colonization by non-Lactobacillus spp. This study illustrates that the SR muco-adhesive LBP tablet (Gynophilus® SR) administered every 3 or 4 days as a safe, well-tolerated, and efficacious alternative to a more demanding IR daily capsule and could protect women's healthy vaginal microbiome by promoting endogenous Lactobacillus spp.
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- Institute for Genome Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Research and Development Department, BIOSE, Aurillac, France
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics Department, Jacques Lacarin Hospital Center, Vichy, France
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- Biopharmaceutical Department, UMR MEDIS, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Clermont Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics Department, Nancy University Hospital, Nancy, France
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- Institute for Genome Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Research and Development Department, BIOSE, Aurillac, France
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Toziou PM, Barmpalexis P, Boukouvala P, Verghese S, Nikolakakis I. Quantification of live Lactobacillus acidophilus in mixed populations of live and killed by application of attenuated reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy combined with chemometrics. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2018. [PMID: 29529490 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2018.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Since culture-based methods are costly and time consuming, alternative methods are investigated for the quantification of probiotics in commercial products. In this work ATR- FTIR vibration spectroscopy was applied for the differentiation and quantification of live Lactobacillus (La 5) in mixed populations of live and killed La 5, in the absence and in the presence of enteric polymer Eudragit® L 100-55. Suspensions of live (La 5_L) and killed in acidic environment bacillus (La 5_K) were prepared and binary mixtures of different percentages were used to grow cell cultures for colony counting and spectral analysis. The increase in the number of colonies with added%La 5_L to the mixture was log-linear (r2 = 0.926). Differentiation of La 5_L from La 5_K was possible directly from the peak area at 1635 cm-1 (amides of proteins and peptides) and a linear relationship between%La 5_L and peak area in the range 0-95% was obtained. Application of partial least squares regression (PLSR) gave reasonable prediction of%La 5_L (RMSEp = 6.48) in binary mixtures of live and killed La 5 but poor prediction (RMSEp = 11.75) when polymer was added to the La 5 mixture. Application of artificial neural networks (ANNs) improved greatly the predictive ability for%La 5_L both in the absence and in the presence of polymer (RMSEp = 8.11 × 10-8 for La 5 only mixtures and RMSEp = 8.77 × 10-8 with added polymer) due to their ability to express in the calibration models more hidden spectral information than PLSR.
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, 54124, Greece.
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Busignies V, Simon G, Mollereau G, Bourry O, Mazel V, Rosa-Calatrava M, Tchoreloff P. Development and pre-clinical evaluation in the swine model of a mucosal vaccine tablet for human influenza viruses: A proof-of-concept study. Int J Pharm 2018; 538:87-96. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2018.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2017] [Revised: 01/09/2018] [Accepted: 01/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Camilletti AL, Ruíz FO, Pascual LM, Barberis IL. First Steps towards the Pharmaceutical Development of Ovules Containing Lactobacillus Strains: Viability and Antimicrobial Activity as Basic First Parameters in Vaginal Formulations. AAPS PharmSciTech 2018; 19:886-895. [PMID: 29043604 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-017-0895-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2017] [Accepted: 09/25/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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In the majority of Latin-American countries, including Argentina, there is a limited availability of vaginal bioproducts containing probiotics in the market. In addition, the conventional treatments of genital tract infections in women represent a high cost to the public health systems. The future development of this type of bioproducts that employ specific lactobacilli strains would not only have a meaningful impact on women's health but would also represent a significant challenge to the pharmaceutical industry. The aims of the work described in this paper were (i) to study different pharmaceutical formulations of vaginal ovules containing Lactobacillus fermentum L23 and L. rhamnosus L60, to determine in which formulation lactobacilli viability was sustained for longer time and (ii) to evaluate if probiotic strains maintained both the antimicrobial activity and biofilm-producing ability after being recovered from the ovules. In this study, we developed and characterized three pharmaceutical formulations containing different glycerol amounts and specific lactobacilli strains. Three relevant parameters, cell viability, antimicrobial activity, and biofilm production, by lactobacilli recovered from the ovules were tested. Although the viability of L23 and L60 strains was mainly influenced by high ovule's glycerol proportion, they survived at 4 °C during the 180 days. Both lactobacilli's antimicrobial activity and biofilm-producing ability were maintained for all treatments. In conclusion, employing a much reduced number of components, we were able to select the most suitable pharmaceutical formulation which maintained not only lactobacilli viability for a long period of time but also their antimicrobial activity and biofilm-producing ability.
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Allouche R, Dupont S, Charriau A, Gervais P, Beney L, Chambin O. Optimized tableting for extremely oxygen-sensitive probiotics using direct compression. Int J Pharm 2018; 538:14-20. [PMID: 29307771 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2018.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2017] [Revised: 12/19/2017] [Accepted: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Faecalibacterium prausnitzii was previously recognized for its intestinal anti-inflammatory activities and it has been shown less abundant in patients with chronic intestinal diseases. However, the main problems encountered in the use of this interesting anaerobic microorganism are firstly its high sensitivity to the oxygen and secondly, its ability to reach the large intestine alive as targeted site. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of direct compression on the viability of this probiotic strain after different compression pressure and storage using three different excipients (MCC, HPMC and HPMCP). The effect of compression process on cell viability was studied and a strategy was proposed to improve probiotic viability. Results showed that cell viability decreased almost linearly with compression pressure. MCC and HPMC seemed the most favorable carriers and after storage, each tablet exhibited a survival above108 CFU. Storage stability was obtained with a pressure of 201 MPa after 28 days at 25 °C, in anaerobic condition and with 11% relative humidity. Compression after a pre-consolidated stage improved clearly the survival rate due to lower temperature increase and lower shearing force. Thus, direct compression seems to be suitable in producing probiotics tablets with extremely oxygen-sensitive strains, and could provide sufficient protection during storage to expect therapeutic efficiency.
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- Rania Allouche
- Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté, AgroSup Dijon, PAM UMR A 02.102, F-21000, Dijon, France
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- Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté, AgroSup Dijon, PAM UMR A 02.102, F-21000, Dijon, France
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- Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté, AgroSup Dijon, PAM UMR A 02.102, F-21000, Dijon, France
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- Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté, AgroSup Dijon, PAM UMR A 02.102, F-21000, Dijon, France
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- Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté, AgroSup Dijon, PAM UMR A 02.102, F-21000, Dijon, France
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- Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté, AgroSup Dijon, PAM UMR A 02.102, F-21000, Dijon, France; Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Health Sciences Faculty, Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 7 Bd Jeanne d'Arc, F-21079, Dijon, France.
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Park HJ, Lee GH, Jun J, Son M, Kang MJ. Multiple-unit tablet of probiotic bacteria for improved storage stability, acid tolerability, and in vivo intestinal protective effect. DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY 2016; 10:1355-64. [PMID: 27103789 PMCID: PMC4827893 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s103894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The aim of this study was to formulate probiotics-loaded pellets in a tablet form to improve storage stability, acid tolerability, and in vivo intestinal protective effect. Bacteria-loaded pellets primarily prepared with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose acetate succinate were compressed into tablets with highly compressible excipients and optimized for flow properties, hardness, and disintegration time. The optimized probiotic tablet consisted of enteric-coated pellets (335 mg), microcrystalline cellulose (Avicel PH102, 37.5 mg), and porous calcium silicate (25 mg) and allowed whole survival of living bacteria during the compaction process with sufficient tablet hardness (13 kp) and disintegration time (14 minutes). The multiple-unit tablet showed remarkably higher storage stability under ambient conditions (25°C/60% relative humidity) over 6 months and resistance to acidic medium compared to uncoated strains or pellets. Repeated intake of this multiple-unit tablet significantly lowered plasma level of endotoxin, a pathogenic material, compared to repeated intake of bare probiotics or marketed products in rats. These results, therefore, suggest that the multiple-unit tablet is advantageous to better bacterial viability and gain the beneficial effects on the gut flora, including the improvement of intestinal barrier function.
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- Hee Jun Park
- Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Yongin, Gyeonggi, Korea
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- Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Yongin, Gyeonggi, Korea
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- Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Yongin, Gyeonggi, Korea
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- Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Yongin, Gyeonggi, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Dankook University, Cheonan, Chungnam, Korea
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Encapsulation and subsequent freeze-drying of Lactobacillus reuteri CRL 1324 for its potential inclusion in vaginal probiotic formulations. Eur J Pharm Sci 2015; 79:87-95. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2015.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2015] [Revised: 07/22/2015] [Accepted: 08/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Nader-Macías MEF, Juárez Tomás MS. Profiles and technological requirements of urogenital probiotics. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2015; 92:84-104. [PMID: 25858665 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2015.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2014] [Revised: 02/20/2015] [Accepted: 03/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Probiotics, defined as live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host, are considered a valid and novel alternative for the prevention and treatment of female urogenital tract infections. Lactobacilli, the predominant microorganisms of the healthy human vaginal microbiome, can be included as active pharmaceutical ingredients in probiotics products. Several requirements must be considered or criteria fulfilled during the development of a probiotic product or formula for the female urogenital tract. This review deals with the main selection criteria for urogenital probiotic microorganisms: host specificity, potential beneficial properties, functional specifications, technological characteristics and clinical trials used to test their effect on certain physiological and pathological conditions. Further studies are required to complement the current knowledge and support the clinical applications of probiotics in the urogenital tract. This therapy will allow the restoration of the ecological equilibrium of the urogenital tract microbiome as well as the recovery of the sexual and reproductive health of women.
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Development of gastro-resistant tablets for the protection and intestinal delivery of Lactobacillus fermentum CECT 5716. Int J Pharm 2015; 487:314-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2015.03.078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2014] [Revised: 03/27/2015] [Accepted: 03/31/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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