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Yue Y, Han J, Shen X, Zhu F, Liu Y, Zhang W, Xia W, Wu M. Structural characteristics, immune-activating mechanisms in vitro, and immunomodulatory effects in vivo of the exopolysaccharide EPS53 from Streptococcus thermophilus XJ53. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 340:122259. [PMID: 38858019 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122259] [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: 01/21/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Our previous investigations have successfully identified the repeating structural units of EPS53, an exopolysaccharide derived from Streptococcus thermophilus XJ53 fermented milk, and substantiated its potential immunomodulatory properties. The present study further elucidated the structural characteristics of EPS53 and investigated the underlying mechanisms governing its in vitro immunoreactivity as well as its in vivo immunoreactivity. The results obtained from multi-detector high performance gel filtration chromatography revealed that EPS53 adopted a rigid rod conformation in aqueous solution, with the weight-average molecular weight of 1464 kDa, the number-average molecular weight of 694 kDa, and the polydispersity index of 2.11. Congo red experiment confirmed the absence of a triple helix conformation. Scanning electron microscopy showed that EPS53 displayed a three-dimensional fibrous structure covered with flakes. The in vitro findings indicated that EPS53 enhanced phagocytosis ability, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, and cytokine levels of macrophages via the TLR4-mediated NF-κB/MAPK signaling pathways as confirmed by immunofluorescence staining experiments, inhibition blocking experiments, and Western blot assay. Additionally, the in vivo experiments demonstrated that EPS53 significantly increased macrophage and neutrophil number while enhancing NO and ROS levels in zebrafish larvae; thus, providing further evidence for the immunomodulatory efficacy of EPS53.
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- Yun Yue
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology, Shanghai Engineering Research Centre of Dairy Biotechnology, Dairy Research Institute, Bright Dairy & Food Co., Ltd., Shanghai 200436, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China.
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Yiasmin MN, Ahammed S, Easdani M, Saqib MN, Cao W, Hua X. Metabolomic differences between non-hydrothermal treated water-soluble (WSPs) and hydrothermally treated water-insoluble (WIPs) Maitake polysaccharides fermented by Lactobacillus acidophilus and L. plantarum. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 272:132709. [PMID: 38815943 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132709] [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: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Bacterial Metabolite through a fermentation process is a growing trend and a promising alternative for use as functional components. Non-hydrothermal water-soluble (WSPs) and hydrothermally treated water-insoluble (WIPs) Maitake polysaccharides were fermented with Lactobacillus acidophilus (LA) and Lactobacillus plantarum (LP). Chemical composition analysis indicated that Maitake polysaccharides contained 58.22 ± 1.35 % total sugar and 31.46 % β-glucan, essential for metabolites production. 6-glucanase was used to degrade the WIPs, and hydrothermally treated WIP fibers exhibited smooth microstructure. Hence, the LA and LP bacteria investigated the potential fermented metabolic activities and differences between WSPs(Sp1)and WIP(Sp3) Maitake polysaccharides using LC-MS, and 887 metabolites were identified. Using Venn, Partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA), VIP Metabolites, and other multivariate statistical analysis methods, metabolites were expressed differently in all samples. Due to hydrothermal processing, WIP induced the highest growth of LA and LP, with an abundance of isocitrate metabolites. Furthermore, 50 metabolite correlations were identified, leading to the classification of 6 distinct metabolic groups. Thus, the study offers the initial comprehensive analysis of metabolites in Lactobacillus-fermented Maitake polysaccharides, aiding in understanding its metabolic interactions and facilitating progress in food engineering research.
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- Mst Nushrat Yiasmin
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, 214122 Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, 214122 Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China; Department of Food Engineering and Nutrition Science, State University of Bangladesh, Dhaka 1461, Bangladesh
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, 214122 Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China; Department of Food Engineering and Nutrition Science, State University of Bangladesh, Dhaka 1461, Bangladesh
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, 214122 Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China; Department of Nutrition & Food Engineering, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, 214122 Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, 214122 Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Kavitake D, Tiwari S, Devi PB, Shah IA, Reddy GB, Shetty PH. Production, purification, and functional characterization of glucan exopolysaccharide produced by Enterococcus hirae strain OL616073 of fermented food origin. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 259:129105. [PMID: 38176508 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.129105] [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: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are high molecular weight polymeric substances with great diversity and variety of applications in the food and pharma industry. In this study, we report the extraction of an EPS from Enterococcus hirae OL616073 strain originally isolated from Indian fermented food and its purification by ion exchange and size exclusion chromatography for physical-functional analyses. The EPS showed two prominent fractions (EPS F1 and EPS F2) with molecular mass 7.7 × 104 and 6.5 × 104 Da respectively by gel permeation chromatography. These fractions were further characterized by FTIR, HPTLC, GC-MS, and NMR as a homopolysaccharide of glucose linked with α-(1 → 6) and α-(1 → 3) glycosidic linkages. The porous, spongy, granular morphology of EPS was observed under scanning electron microscopy. EPS has revealed strong physico-functional properties like water solubility index (76.75 %), water contact angle (65.74°), water activity (0.35), hygroscopicity (3.05 %), water holding capacity (296.19 %), oil holding capacity (379.91 %), foaming capacity (19.58 %), and emulsifying activity (EA1-72.22 %). Rheological analysis showed that aqueous solution of EPS exhibited a non-Newtonian fluid behavior and shear-thinning characteristics. Overall, EPS exhibits techno functional properties with potential applications as a functional biopolymer in food and pharma industry.
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- Digambar Kavitake
- Department of Biochemistry, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, Telangana 500007, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry 605014, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry 605014, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry 605014, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, Telangana 500007, India
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Ge Y, Yu X, Zhao X, Liu C, Li T, Mu S, Zhang L, Chen Z, Zhang Z, Song Z, Zhao H, Yao S, Zhang B. Fermentation characteristics and postacidification of yogurt by Streptococcus thermophilus CICC 6038 and Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus CICC 6047 at optimal inoculum ratio. J Dairy Sci 2024; 107:123-140. [PMID: 37641256 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2023-23817] [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: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the symbiosis between Streptococcus thermophilus CICC 6038 and Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus CICC 6047. In addition, the effect of their different inoculum ratios was determined, and comparison experiments of fermentation characteristics and storage stability of milk fermented by their monocultures and cocultures at optimal inoculum ratio were performed. We found the time to obtain pH 4.6 and ΔpH during storage varied among 6 inoculum ratios (1:1, 2:1, 10:1, 19:1, 50:1, 100:1). By the statistical model to evaluate the optimal ratio, the ratio of 19:1 was selected, which exhibited high acidification rate and low postacidification with pH values remaining between 4.2 and 4.4 after a 50-d storage. Among the 3 groups included in our analyses (i.e., the monocultures of S. thermophilus CICC 6038 [St] and Lb. bulgaricus CICC 6047 [Lb] and their cocultures [St+Lb] at 19:1), the coculture group showed higher acidification activity, improved rheological properties, richer typical volatile compounds, more desirable sensor quality after the fermentation process than the other 2 groups. However, the continuous accumulation of acetic acid during storage showed that acetic acid was more highly correlated with postacidification than d-lactic acid for the Lb group and St+Lb group. Our study emphasized the importance of selecting an appropriate bacterial consortium at the optimal inoculum ratio to achieve favorable fermentation performance and enhanced postacidification stability during storage.
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- Yuanyuan Ge
- College of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China; China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries Co. Ltd., China Center of Industrial Culture Collection, Beijing 100015, China
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- China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries Co. Ltd., China Center of Industrial Culture Collection, Beijing 100015, China
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- China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries Co. Ltd., China Center of Industrial Culture Collection, Beijing 100015, China
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- China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries Co. Ltd., China Center of Industrial Culture Collection, Beijing 100015, China
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- China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries Co. Ltd., China Center of Industrial Culture Collection, Beijing 100015, China
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- China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries Co. Ltd., China Center of Industrial Culture Collection, Beijing 100015, China
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- China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries Co. Ltd., China Center of Industrial Culture Collection, Beijing 100015, China
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- College of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries Co. Ltd., China Center of Industrial Culture Collection, Beijing 100015, China
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- China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries Co. Ltd., China Center of Industrial Culture Collection, Beijing 100015, China
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- College of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries Co. Ltd., China Center of Industrial Culture Collection, Beijing 100015, China.
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- College of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
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Cui Y, Dong S, Qu X. New progress in the identifying regulatory factors of exopolysaccharide synthesis in lactic acid bacteria. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 39:301. [PMID: 37688654 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-023-03756-4] [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: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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The exopolysaccharides (EPSs) of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have presented various bioactivities and beneficial characteristics, rendering their vast commercial value and attracting a broad interest of researchers. The diversity of EPS structures contributes to the changes of EPS functions. However, the low yield of EPS of LAB has severely limited these biopolymers' comprehensive studies and applications in different areas, such as functional food, health and medicine fields. The clarification of biosynthesis mechanism of EPS will accelerate the synthesis and reconstruction of EPS. In recent years, with the development of new genetic manipulation techniques, there has been significant progress in the EPS biosynthesis mechanisms in LAB. In this review, the structure of LAB-derived EPSs, the EPS biosynthesis basic pathways in LAB, the EPS biosynthetic gene cluster, and the regulation mechanism of EPS biosynthesis will be summarized. It will focus on the latest progress in EPS biosynthesis regulation of LAB and provide prospects for future related developments.
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- Yanhua Cui
- Department of Food Nutrition and Health, School of Medicine and Health, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China.
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- Department of Food Nutrition and Health, School of Medicine and Health, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Institute of Microbiology, Heilongjiang Academy of Sciences, Harbin, 150010, China
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Zhang J, Xiao Y, Wang H, Zhang H, Chen W, Lu W. Lactic acid bacteria-derived exopolysaccharide: Formation, immunomodulatory ability, health effects, and structure-function relationship. Microbiol Res 2023; 274:127432. [PMID: 37320895 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2023.127432] [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: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) synthesized by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have implications for host health and act as food ingredients. Due to the variability of LAB-EPS (lactic acid bacteria-derived exopolysaccharide) gene clusters, especially the glycosyltransferase genes that determine monosaccharide composition, the structure of EPS is very rich. EPSs are synthesized by LAB through the extracellular synthesis pathway and the Wzx/Wzy-dependent pathway. LAB-EPS has a strong immunomodulatory ability. The EPSs produced by different genera of LAB, especially Lactobacillus, Leuconostoc, and Streptococcus, have different immunomodulatory abilities because of their specific structures. LAB-EPS possesses other health effects, including antitumor, antioxidant, intestinal barrier repair, antimicrobial, antiviral, and cholesterol-lowering activities. The bioactivities of LAB-EPS are tightly related to their structures such us monosaccharide composition, glycosidic bonds, and molecular weight (MW). For the excellent physicochemical property, LAB-EPS acts as product improvers in dairy, bakery food, and meat in terms of stability, emulsification, thickening, and gelling. We systematically summarize the detailed process of EPS from synthesis to application, with emphasis on physiological mechanisms of EPS, and specific structure-function relationship, which provides theoretical support for the potential commercial value in the pharmaceutical, chemical, food, and cosmetic industries.
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- Jie Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China.
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Xia W, Han J, Zhu S, Wang Y, Zhang W, Wu Z. Structural elucidation of the exopolysaccharide from Streptococcus thermophilus XJ53 and the effect of its molecular weight on immune activity. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 230:123177. [PMID: 36623615 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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EPS53, a homogeneous exopolysaccharide (EPS) was isolated from Streptococcus thermophiles XJ53 fermented in skimmed milk via anion exchange column chromatography. The relative molecular weight of EPS53 was above 6.7 × 105 g/mol; its repeating structural unit of EPS53 consisted of β-T-Galp, β-1,3-Galf, α-1,3-Glcp and β-1,3,6-Glcp residues in a molar ratio of 1:1:1:1, with β-T-Galp attached to the O-6 position of β-1,3,6-Glcp,identical to the EPS produced from S. thermophilus SFi39. EPS53-D, purified under similar conditions as EPS53 except for the deproteinization of trichloroacetic acid (TCA), had a lower molecular weight but the same repeating structural unit. The effects of EPS53 and EPS53-D on proliferation, phagocytosis and nitric oxide (NO) release of macrophage RAW264.7 were compared. EPS53 exhibited stronger immune activity than EPS53-D, suggesting that the molecular weight might have an important effect on the activity of EPS molecules. Treatment with TCA might affect the activities of native EPSs produced by fermentation.
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- Wei Xia
- State Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology, Shanghai Engineering Research Centre of Dairy Biotechnology, Dairy Research Institute, Bright Dairy & Food Co., Ltd., Shanghai 200436, PR China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology, Shanghai Engineering Research Centre of Dairy Biotechnology, Dairy Research Institute, Bright Dairy & Food Co., Ltd., Shanghai 200436, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology, Shanghai Engineering Research Centre of Dairy Biotechnology, Dairy Research Institute, Bright Dairy & Food Co., Ltd., Shanghai 200436, PR China.
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Kaur N, Dey P. Bacterial Exopolysaccharides as Emerging Bioactive Macromolecules: From Fundamentals to Applications. Res Microbiol 2022; 174:104024. [PMID: 36587857 DOI: 10.1016/j.resmic.2022.104024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are extracellular carbohydrate polymers forming capsules or slimy coating around the cells. EPS can be secreted by various bacterial genera that can help bacterial cells in attachment, environmental adaptation, stress tolerance and are an integral part of microbial biofilms. Several gut commensals (e.g., Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium) produce EPS that possess diverse bioactivities. Bacterial EPS also has extensive commercial applications in the pharmaceutical and food industries. Owing to the structural and functional diversity, genetic and metabolic engineering strategies are currently employed to increase EPS production. Therefore, the current review provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of bacterial exopolysaccharides, including their classification, source, biosynthetic pathways, and functions in the microbial community. The review also provides an overview of the diverse bioactivities of microbial EPS, including immunomodulatory, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, and anti-cancer properties. Since several gut microbes are EPS producers and gut microbiota helps maintain a functional gut barrier, emphasis has been given to the intestinal-level bioactivities of the gut microbial EPS. Collectively, the review provides a comprehensive overview of microbial bioactive exopolysaccharides.
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- Navneet Kaur
- Department of Biotechnology, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, India.
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Wang X, Tian J, Zhang X, Tang N, Rui X, Zhang Q, Dong M, Li W. Characterization and Immunological Activity of Exopolysaccharide from Lacticaseibacillus paracasei GL1 Isolated from Tibetan Kefir Grains. Foods 2022; 11:3330. [PMID: 36359942 PMCID: PMC9656536 DOI: 10.3390/foods11213330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Two exopolysaccharide fractions (GL1-E1 and GL1-E2) of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei GL1 were isolated with the molecular weights of 3.9 × 105 Da and 8.2 × 105 Da, respectively. Both fractions possessed mannose, glucose, and galactose in molar ratios of 1.16:1.00:0.1, and 3.81:1.00:0.12, respectively. A structural arrangement of two fractions was proposed by methylation, one-dimensional and two-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance experiments. The backbone of GL1-E1 consisted of →4)-α-D-Glcp(1→, →3,4)-α-D-Manp(1→, →3,6)-α-D-Manp(1→, →6)-α-D-Manp(1→, and →6)-α-D-Galp(1→ with α-D-Glcp at branching point. The backbone of GL1-E2 consisted of →4)-α-D-Glcp(1→, →3,4)-α-D-Manp(1→, →3,6)-α-D-Manp(1→, →6)-α-D-Manp(1→, →6)-α-D-Galp(1→, and →4)-β-D-Manp(1→, and the side chain also consisted of α-D-Manp residue. In addition, the differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis indicated that both GL1-E1 and GL1-E2 had good thermal stability. Furthermore, the two fractions could promote the viability of RAW264.7 cells and exert an immunomodulatory role by enhancing phagocytosis, increasing nitric oxide (NO) release and promoting the expression of cytokines.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Weigang Road, Nanjing 210095, China
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Sheng S, Fu Y, Pan N, Zhang H, Xiu L, Liang Y, Liu Y, Liu B, Ma C, Du R, Wang X. Novel exopolysaccharide derived from probiotic Lactobacillus pantheris TCP102 strain with immune-enhancing and anticancer activities. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:1015270. [PMID: 36225355 PMCID: PMC9549278 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1015270] [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: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Probiotics are gaining attention due to their functions of regulating the intestinal barrier and promoting human health. The production of exopolysaccharide (EPS) is one of the important factors for probiotics to exert beneficial properties. This study aimed to screen exopolysaccharides-producing lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and evaluate the probiotic potential. we obtained three exopolysaccharide fractions (EPS1, EPS2, and EPS3) from Lactobacillus pantheris TCP102 and purified by a combination of ion-exchange chromatography and gel permeation chromatography. The structures of the fractions were characterized by FT-IR, UV, HPLC, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis. The Mw of EPS1, EPS2, and EPS3 were approximately 20.3, 23.0, and 19.3 kDa, and were mainly composed of galactose, glucose, and mannose, with approximate molar ratios of 2.86:1:1.48, 1.26:1:1, 1.58:1.80:1, respectively. Furthermore, SEM analysis demonstrated that the three polysaccharide fractions differ in microstructure and surface morphology. Additionally, preliminary results for immune-enhancing and anticancer activities reveal that these EPSs significantly induced the production of nitric oxide (NO), TNF-α, and IL-6 in Ana-1 cells and peritoneal macrophage cells. Meanwhile, the EPSs also significantly suppressed the proliferation of HCT-116, BCG-803, and particularly A-2780 cells. The results suggest that the three novel EPSs isolated from Lactobacillus pantheris TCP102 can be regarded as potential application value in functional food and natural antitumor drugs.
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- Shouxin Sheng
- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Academy of Inner Mongolia, Hohhot, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, China
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Li J, Feng S, Yu L, Zhao J, Tian F, Chen W, Zhai Q. Capsular polysaccarides of probiotics and their immunomodulatory roles. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2022.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Khalid N, Asgher M, Hussain F, Iqbal J. Exopolysaccharides production from marine Bacillus strains and their antioxidant and bio-flocculant capacities. Arch Microbiol 2022; 204:250. [PMID: 35411473 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-022-02851-8] [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: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) have gained high scientific concern due to their exceptional physicochemical features and high industrial applicability. Owing to their biotechnological importance, the present study was designed to screen and isolate the EPS-producing Bacillus strains based on their growth potential on specific media and colony morphologies. The bacterial isolates Bacillus subtilis Bs1-01, Bacillus licheniformis Bl1-02, and Bacillus brevis Bb1-04 showed excellent EPS production due to their shortened lag phase and abundant biomass production. Shake-flask fermentation valued the maximum production yield of 50.19 ± 1.14 g/L by Bl1-02 after 72 h incubation (about 3.40 times higher than that of Bacillus thuringiensis Bt1-05). The basic component analysis revealed the improved amount of total carbohydrate, reducing sugar ends, and protein contents by Bl1-02 strain. Structural characteristics and functional groups of the EPS characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy demonstrated that all EPS were in close agreement to each other due to the presence of similar chemical bonds and functional groups. EPS from Bl1-02 strain showed stronger and more stable bio-emulsifying and hygroscopicity activities (12.23%). The crude EPS exhibited potent antioxidant properties which were examined against reducing potential (H2O2 scavenging) and total antioxidant tests. Among bio-flocculation activities of EPS at different concentrations, Bs1-01 strain produced EPS at a concentration of 60 mg/mL was observed to show the maximum value of 79.20%. In conclusion, the EPS from marine Bacillus strains showed excellent functional properties suggesting potential industrial applications that demand separate investigations.
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- Nimrah Khalid
- Industrial Biotechnology Lab, Department of Biochemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan.
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- Industrial Biotechnology Lab, Department of Biochemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Industrial Biotechnology Lab, Department of Biochemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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Roux E, Nicolas A, Valence F, Siekaniec G, Chuat V, Nicolas J, Le Loir Y, Guédon E. The genomic basis of the Streptococcus thermophilus health-promoting properties. BMC Genomics 2022; 23:210. [PMID: 35291951 PMCID: PMC8925076 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-022-08459-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background Streptococcus thermophilus is a Gram-positive bacterium widely used as starter in the dairy industry as well as in many traditional fermented products. In addition to its technological importance, it has also gained interest in recent years as beneficial bacterium due to human health-promoting functionalities. The objective of this study was to inventory the main health-promoting properties of S. thermophilus and to study their intra-species diversity at the genomic and genetic level within a collection of representative strains. Results In this study various health-related functions were analyzed at the genome level from 79 genome sequences of strains isolated over a long time period from diverse products and different geographic locations. While some functions are widely conserved among isolates (e.g., degradation of lactose, folate production) suggesting their central physiological and ecological role for the species, others including the tagatose-6-phosphate pathway involved in the catabolism of galactose, and the production of bioactive peptides and gamma-aminobutyric acid are strain-specific. Most of these strain-specific health-promoting properties seems to have been acquired via horizontal gene transfer events. The genetic basis for the phenotypic diversity between strains for some health related traits have also been investigated. For instance, substitutions in the galK promoter region correlate with the ability of some strains to catabolize galactose via the Leloir pathway. Finally, the low occurrence in S. thermophilus genomes of genes coding for biogenic amine production and antibiotic resistance is also a contributing factor to its safety status. Conclusions The natural intra-species diversity of S. thermophilus, therefore, represents an interesting source for innovation in the field of fermented products enriched for healthy components that can be exploited to improve human health. A better knowledge of the health-promoting properties and their genomic and genetic diversity within the species may facilitate the selection and application of strains for specific biotechnological and human health-promoting purpose. Moreover, by pointing out that a substantial part of its functional potential still defies us, our work opens the way to uncover additional health-related functions through the intra-species diversity exploration of S. thermophilus by comparative genomics approaches. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12864-022-08459-y.
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- Emeline Roux
- INRAE, Institut Agro, STLO, Rennes, France.,Université de Lorraine, CALBINOTOX, Nancy, France.,Université de Rennes, INRIA, Campus de Beaulieu, Rennes, France
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- INRAE, Institut Agro, STLO, Rennes, France.,Université de Rennes, INRIA, Campus de Beaulieu, Rennes, France
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- Université de Rennes, INRIA, Campus de Beaulieu, Rennes, France
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Xiong Z, Chen H, Song X, Xia Y, Ai L. Rapid isolation of exopolysaccharide-producing Streptococcus thermophilus based on molecular marker screening. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2022; 102:862-867. [PMID: 34173230 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND As a natural food additive, exopolysaccharide (EPS) produced by Streptococcus thermophilus can improve product viscosity and texture. The protein EpsA is a putative pathway-specific transcriptional regulator for EPS biosynthesis in S. thermophilus. RESULTS According to comparative analysis of EPS biosynthetic gene clusters, a conserved region of epsA (609 bp) was employed to design primer pair epsA-F/R as a molecular marker for the isolation of EPS-producing (EPS+ ) S. thermophilus. Two EPS+ S. thermophiles strains, AR333 and S-3, were band-positive, whereas Lactococcus lactis NZ9000 (non-EPS-producing, EPS- ), Lactobacillus casei LC2W (EPS+ ) and L. plantarum AR113 (EPS+ ) were negative by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplicon bands using the epsA probe. This indicated good specificity of the epsA probe to EPS+ S. thermophilus. Moreover, based on PCR screening with the epsA probe, 23 positive strains were isolated and identified as S. thermophilus from our microbial library and natural fermented milk with 141.3-309.2 mg L-1 of EPS production, demonstrating the validity of our molecular marker screening method. CONCLUSION The designed molecular marker of epsA can rapidly screen EPS+ S. thermophilus, which has potential application in the dairy and other food industries. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Zhiqiang Xiong
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Medical Instrument and Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Medical Instrument and Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Medical Instrument and Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Medical Instrument and Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Medical Instrument and Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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Jurášková D, Ribeiro SC, Silva CCG. Exopolysaccharides Produced by Lactic Acid Bacteria: From Biosynthesis to Health-Promoting Properties. Foods 2022; 11:156. [PMID: 35053888 PMCID: PMC8774684 DOI: 10.3390/foods11020156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 01/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The production of exopolysaccharides (EPS) by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) has attracted particular interest in the food industry. EPS can be considered as natural biothickeners as they are produced in situ by LAB and improve the rheological properties of fermented foods. Moreover, much research has been conducted on the beneficial effects of EPS produced by LAB on modulating the gut microbiome and promoting health. The EPS, which varies widely in composition and structure, may have diverse health effects, such as glycemic control, calcium and magnesium absorption, cholesterol-lowering, anticarcinogenic, immunomodulatory, and antioxidant effects. In this article, the latest advances on structure, biosynthesis, and physicochemical properties of LAB-derived EPS are described in detail. This is followed by a summary of up-to-date methods used to detect, characterize and elucidate the structure of EPS produced by LAB. In addition, current strategies on the use of LAB-produced EPS in food products have been discussed, focusing on beneficial applications in dairy products, gluten-free bakery products, and low-fat meat products, as they positively influence the consistency, stability, and quality of the final product. Highlighting is also placed on reports of health-promoting effects, with particular emphasis on prebiotic, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, cholesterol-lowering, anti-biofilm, antimicrobial, anticancer, and drug-delivery activities.
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- Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Research and Technology (IITAA), University of the Azores, 9700-042 Angra do Heroísmo, Azores, Portugal; (D.J.); (S.C.R.)
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Structure, physicochemical characterization, and antioxidant activity of the highly arabinose-branched exopolysaccharide EPS-M2 from Streptococcus thermophilus CS6. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 192:716-727. [PMID: 34655584 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.10.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Streptococcus thermophilus CS6 could produce the high exopolysaccharide (EPS) level in optimized skimmed milk medium. However, physicochemical properties and structure of these polymers have not been fully characterized. In this study, two purified fractions (EPS-M1 and EPS-M2) exhibited good rheology, thermostability and antioxidant activity. Further monosaccharide composition, molecular weight and NMR analysis indicated EPS-M2 was composed of galactose, arabinose and glucose (5:2.5:1) with an average molecular weight of 2.22 × 104 Da and its suggested repeating unit was →6)-[α-L-Araf-(1 → 3)]-β-D-Galp-(1 → 4)-β-D-Galp-(1 → 6)-[α-L-Araf-(1 → 5)-{α-L-Araf-(1 → 3)}-α-L-Araf-(1 → 3)]-β-D-Galp-(1 → 4)-β-D-Galp-(1 → 6)-[β-D-Galp-(1 → 5)-α-L-Araf-(1 → 5)-α-L-Araf-(1 → 3)]-β-D-Galp-(1 → 6)-[β-D-Galp-(1 → 5)-α-L-Araf-(1 → 5)-{α-L-Araf-(1 → 3)}-α-L-Araf-(1 → 3)]-β-D-Galp-(1→. High EPS production relied on the expression of eps gene cluster and key enzymes of nucleotide sugar metabolism. Overall, EPS-M2 from a potential functional starter S. thermophilus CS6 provided opportunities for natural thickener, stabilizer, and antioxidant agent exploration in the food industry.
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Recent Advances in the Production of Exopolysaccharide (EPS) from Lactobacillus spp. and Its Application in the Food Industry: A Review. SUSTAINABILITY 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/su132212429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Exopolysaccharide (EPS) show remarkable properties in various food applications. In this review paper, EPS composition, structural characterization, biosynthesis pathways, and recent advancements in the context of application of EPS-producing Lactobacillus spp. in different food industries are discussed. Various chemical and physical properties of Lactobacillus EPS, such as the structural, rheological, and shelf-life enhancement of different food products, are mentioned. Moreover, EPSs play a characteristic role in starter culture techniques, yogurt production, immunomodulation, and potential prebiotics. It has been seen that the wastes of fermented and non-fermented products are used as biological food for EPS extraction. The main capabilities of probiotics are the use of EPS for technological properties such as texture and flavor enhancement, juiciness, and water holding capacities of specific food products. For these reasons, EPSs are used in functional and fermented food products to enhance the healthy activity of the human digestive system as well as for the benefit of the food industry to lower product damage and increase consumer demand. Additionally, some pseudocereals such as amaranth and quinoa that produce EPS also play an important role in improving the organoleptic properties of food-grade products. In conclusion, more attention should be given to sustainable extraction techniques of LAB EPS to enhance structural and functional use in the developmental process of food products to meet consumer preferences.
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Relationship between total cell counts and exopolysaccharide production of Streptococcus thermophilus T9 in reconstituted skim milk. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.111775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Nachtigall C, Surber G, Bulla J, Rohm H, Jaros D. Pilot scale isolation of exopolysaccharides from Streptococcus thermophilus DGCC7710: Impact of methodical details on macromolecular properties and technofunctionality. Eng Life Sci 2021; 21:220-232. [PMID: 33716620 PMCID: PMC7923592 DOI: 10.1002/elsc.202000073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Exopolysaccharides (EPS) from Streptococcus thermophilus provide similar technofunctionality such as water binding, viscosity enhancing and emulsifying effects as commercial thickeners at a significant lower concentration. Despite their high technofunctional potential, hetero polysaccharides from lactic acid bacteria are still not commercially used in unfermented foods, as the small amount of synthesised EPS calls for a high isolation effort. This study aims to analyse the macromolecular properties of EPS and cell containing isolates from S. thermophilus DGCC7710 obtained by different isolation protocols, and to link these data to the technofunctionality in model food systems. The EPS content of the isolates was affected by the microfiltration/ultrafiltration membranes used for cell removal/dialysis, respectively, and was 89% at maximum. There was no link between purity of the isolates, molecular mass (3 × 106 Da) and intrinsic viscosity (0.53 - 0.59 mL/mg) of the EPS. After adding EPS containing isolates to milk, gel stiffness after acidification increased by 25% at maximum, depending on the type and concentration of the specific isolate. Partly purified, cell containing isolates were effective at low absolute EPS concentration (approx. 0.1 g/kg) and therefore represent, together with their simple isolation protocol, an interesting approach to introduce microbial EPS into non-fermented products.
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- Chair of Food EngineeringTechnische Universität DresdenDresdenGermany
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- Chair of Food EngineeringTechnische Universität DresdenDresdenGermany
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- Chair of Food EngineeringTechnische Universität DresdenDresdenGermany
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- Chair of Food EngineeringTechnische Universität DresdenDresdenGermany
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Matsuzaki C, Nakashima Y, Endo I, Tomabechi Y, Higashimura Y, Itonori S, Hosomi K, Kunisawa J, Yamamoto K, Hisa K. Enzymatically synthesized exopolysaccharide of a probiotic strain Leuconostoc mesenteroides NTM048 shows adjuvant activity to promote IgA antibody responses. Gut Microbes 2021; 13:1949097. [PMID: 34288820 PMCID: PMC8550178 DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2021.1949097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Leuconostoc mesenteroides strain NTM048 produces an exopolysaccharide (EPS; glucose polymers 94% and fructose polymers 6%) with adjuvanticity for mucosal vaccination. Strain NTM048 includes three putative EPS-synthesizing genes, gtf1 and gtf2 for synthesizing glucose polymers, and lvnS for synthesizing fructose polymer. To elucidate the key polymer structure for adjuvanticity, two genes, gtf1 and gtf2, which were annotated as glycoside hydrolase family 70 enzyme genes, were expressed in Escherichia coli. Glycosyl-linkage composition analysis and NMR analysis showed that the recombinant enzyme Gtf1 produced a soluble form of α-1,6-glucan, whereas the recombinant enzyme Gtf2 produced glucans with approximately equal percentages of α-1,6- and α-1,3-glucose residues both in the supernatant (S-glucan) and as a precipitate (P-glucan). Comparison of polysaccharides synthesized by Gtf1, Gtf2, and LvnS revealed that Gtf2-S-glucan, which was produced in the supernatant by Gtf2 and formed particles of 7.8 µm, possessed 1.8-fold higher ability to stimulate IgA production from murine Peyer's patch cells than native NTM048 EPS. Evaluation of adjuvanticity by intranasal administration of mice with an antigen (ovalbumin) and Gtf2-S-glucan or NTM048 EPS showed that Gtf2-S-glucan induced the production of higher antigen-specific antibodies in the airway mucosa and plasma, suggesting a pivotal role of Gtf2-S-glucan in the adjuvanticity of NTM048 EPS.
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- Chiaki Matsuzaki
- Research Institute for Bioresources and Biotechnology, Ishikawa Prefectural University, IshikawaJapan
- Laboratory of Vaccine Materials, Center for Vaccine and Adjuvant Research, and Laboratory of Gut Environmental System, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, OsakaJapan
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- Research Institute for Bioresources and Biotechnology, Ishikawa Prefectural University, IshikawaJapan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Engineering, Tokai University, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Engineering, Tokai University, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Food Science, Ishikawa Prefectural University, IshikawaJapan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Education, Shiga University, ShigaJapan
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- Laboratory of Vaccine Materials, Center for Vaccine and Adjuvant Research, and Laboratory of Gut Environmental System, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, OsakaJapan
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- Laboratory of Vaccine Materials, Center for Vaccine and Adjuvant Research, and Laboratory of Gut Environmental System, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, OsakaJapan
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- Center for Innovative and Joint Research, Wakayama University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Management Office, Noster Inc, Kyoto, Japan
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Sun T, Wang R, Sun D, Li S, Xu H, Qiu Y, Lei P, Sun L, Xu X, Zhu Y. High-efficiency production of Tremella aurantialba polysaccharide through basidiospore fermentation. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 318:124268. [PMID: 33099097 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.124268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 10/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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This study aims to develop a spore fermentation method instead of fruiting body extraction for the production of Tremella aurantialba polysaccharide (TAPS). The purified spore strain Tremella aurantialba NX-20 was isolated for TAPS fermentation. The fermented TAPS and the extracted TAPS had the same monosaccharide composition but higher molecular weight. The conditions for TAPS fermentation by NX-20 were optimized, which were 25 °C, pH 7, 10% initial inoculum and 5 days. To further reduce the processing steps and costs of the medium, tofu wastewater (TW) was used to replace defatted soybean meal (DSM). In a 7.5 L fermentation tank, 40 g/L glucose with 10-fold diluted TW was used as the medium. For TAPS fermentation, a maximum yield of 15.02 ± 0.40 g/L was achieved. In conclusion, this study provides a feasible strategy for the efficient preparation of TAPS through spore fermentation.
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- Tao Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Food Science and Light Industry, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Food Science and Light Industry, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Kunming Edible Fungi Institute of All China Federation of Supply and Marketing Cooperatives, Kunming 650032, Yunnan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Food Science and Light Industry, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Food Science and Light Industry, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Food Science and Light Industry, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Food Science and Light Industry, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Food Science and Light Industry, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Food Science and Light Industry, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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Lactobacillus exopolysaccharides: New perspectives on engineering strategies, physiochemical functions, and immunomodulatory effects on host health. Trends Food Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2020.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Exopolysaccharides from yoghurt fermented by Lactobacillus paracasei: Production, purification and its binding to sodium caseinate. Food Hydrocoll 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.105635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Bouallegue A, Casillo A, Chaari F, La Gatta A, Lanzetta R, Corsaro MM, Bachoual R, Ellouz-Chaabouni S. Levan from a new isolated Bacillus subtilis AF17: Purification, structural analysis and antioxidant activities. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 144:316-324. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.12.108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Revised: 11/25/2019] [Accepted: 12/14/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Xu Y, Cui Y, Yue F, Liu L, Shan Y, Liu B, Zhou Y, Lü X. Exopolysaccharides produced by lactic acid bacteria and Bifidobacteria: Structures, physiochemical functions and applications in the food industry. Food Hydrocoll 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.03.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Che H, Zhang H, Tian Y, Lai PFH, Xia Y, Wang S, Ai L. Exopolysaccharide from Streptococcus thermophilus as stabilizer in fermented dairy: Binding kinetics and interactions with casein of milk. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 140:1018-1025. [PMID: 31437497 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.08.146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2019] [Revised: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 08/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) from lactic acid bacteria have great effect on the quality of fermented milk products. However, the mechanism for the quality improvement has not been well described. This study aimed to investigate the molecular binding kinetics and interactions between EPS obtained from Streptococcus thermophilus AR333 (EPS333) and casein of milk (CM) in a simulated acidifying process. The results indicated that EPS333 had a significant effect on the stability of casein micelles at acidic pH (6.0-4.5) according to the turbidity, ζ-potential, particle size and distribution analysis. The adsorption-desorption study by bio-layer interferometry identified the direct affinity binding between EPS333 and CM, the interactive moiety of casein was α-casein, rather than β- or κ-casein. Fluorescence quenching analysis revealed that the force types of interaction between EPS333 and CM were dynamically changeable during the acidifying process, mainly from electrostatic interaction at pH 7.0-6.5, to hydrophobic or hydrogen bonding at pH 6.5-5.5, and then transferred to electrostatic interaction again at pH 5.5-5.0. Conclusively, EPS333 could bind with CM directly via different binding forces during acidifying process to stabilize the properties of casein micelles.
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- Haoqi Che
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Medical Instruments and Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Medical Instruments and Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Shandong Food Ferment Industry Research & Design Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250013, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Medical Instruments and Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Medical Instruments and Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Shijiazhuang Junlebao Dairy Co. Ltd, Shijiazhuang 050221, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Medical Instruments and Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
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Surber G, Mende S, Jaros D, Rohm H. Clustering of Streptococcus thermophilus Strains to Establish a Relation between Exopolysaccharide Characteristics and Gel Properties of Acidified Milk. Foods 2019; 8:E146. [PMID: 31052192 PMCID: PMC6560422 DOI: 10.3390/foods8050146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2019] [Revised: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 04/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In situ produced extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) from lactic acid bacteria are generally known to affect the texture of fermented dairy products; however, the interplay between EPS and product properties is still poorly understood. The aim of this study was to establish a relationship between concentration and properties of EPS, and gel formation of milk analysed by noninvasive Multispeckle Diffusing Wave Spectroscopy. Twenty Streptococcus thermophilus strains were classified with respect to EPS concentration (8-126 mg GE/kg) and ropiness (thread length: 15-80 mm). Five groups identified by cluster analysis demonstrate the high strain-to-strain variability even within one species of lactic acid bacteria. Results from acidification and gelation experiments averaged per cluster indicate that fermentation time and gel stiffness is higher for strains that produce ropy EPS. A further increase in gel stiffness was detected for strains that also produced cell-bound EPS, which underlines the importance of both ropy and cell-bound EPS for improving acid gel properties. The results may be helpful for a proper selection of EPS-producing starter cultures.
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- Georg Surber
- Institute of Natural Materials Technology, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062 Dresden, Germany.
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- Institute of Natural Materials Technology, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062 Dresden, Germany.
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- Institute of Natural Materials Technology, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062 Dresden, Germany.
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- Institute of Natural Materials Technology, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062 Dresden, Germany.
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Xiong ZQ, Kong LH, Lai PFH, Xia YJ, Liu JC, Li QY, Ai LZ. Genomic and phenotypic analyses of exopolysaccharide biosynthesis in Streptococcus thermophilus S-3. J Dairy Sci 2019; 102:4925-4934. [PMID: 30928267 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2018-15572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2018] [Accepted: 02/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Streptococcus thermophilus, one of the most important industrial lactic acid bacteria, is widely used as a starter culture in the dairy industry. Streptococcus thermophilus S-3 isolated from Chinese traditional dairy products has shown great potential for the production of larger amounts of exopolysaccharides (EPS), which significantly affect the organoleptic properties of fermented milk products. To understand the relationship between the genotype and phenotype of S. thermophilus S-3 in terms of EPS biosynthesis, its genome of strain S-3 was sequenced and the genes related to carbohydrate utilization, nucleotide sugars synthesis, and EPS biosynthesis were investigated. The genomic analysis revealed that S. thermophilus S-3 can use sucrose, mannose, glucose, galactose, and lactose. Phenotypic analysis showed that S-3 prefers fermenting lactose to fermenting glucose or galactose. The genetic analysis of nucleotide sugars and EPS biosynthesis revealed that S-3 can synthesize uridine diphosphate (UDP)-glucose, deoxythymidine diphosphate-glucose, deoxythymidine diphosphate-rhamnose, UDP-galactose, UDP-N-acetylgalactosamine, and UDP-N-acetylglucosamine. A high yield of EPS from S-3 cultivated with lactose rather than glucose as the carbon source was correlated with high transcriptional levels of the genes associated with metabolism of these nucleotide sugars and EPS biosynthesis. Our results provide a better understanding of EPS biosynthesis in S. thermophilus and can facilitate enhanced EPS production by lactic acid bacteria fermentation via genetic and metabolic engineering approaches.
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- Zhi-Qiang Xiong
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Medical Instrument and Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Medical Instrument and Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Medical Instrument and Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Medical Instrument and Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Beijing SANYUAN Foods Co. Ltd., Beijing 100076, China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Medical Instrument and Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
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Zhou Y, Cui Y, Qu X. Exopolysaccharides of lactic acid bacteria: Structure, bioactivity and associations: A review. Carbohydr Polym 2019; 207:317-332. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.11.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 137] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2018] [Revised: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 11/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Xiong ZQ, Kong LH, Meng HL, Cui JM, Xia YJ, Wang SJ, Ai LZ. Comparison of gal-lac operons in wild-type galactose-positive and -negative Streptococcus thermophilus by genomics and transcription analysis. J Ind Microbiol Biotechnol 2019; 46:751-758. [PMID: 30715626 DOI: 10.1007/s10295-019-02145-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2018] [Accepted: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Streptococcus thermophilus is one of the most important homo-fermentative thermophilic bacteria, which is widely used as a starter culture in dairy industry. Both wild-type galactose-negative (Gal-) S. thermophilus AR333 and galactose-positive (Gal+) S. thermophilus S-3 in this study were isolated from Chinese traditional dairy products. Here, to access the mechanism of the difference of galactose utilization between strains AR333 and S-3, the expression of gal-lac operons was examined using real-time qPCR in the presence of different sugars, and the gene organization of gal-lac operons was characterized using comparative genomics analysis. As compared with medium containing glucose, the expression of gal-lac operons in AR333 and S-3 was significantly activated (> 5-fold) in the presence of galactose or lactose in the medium. More importantly, the expression of gal operon in S-3 was higher than that of AR333, suggesting that the strength of gal promoter in AR333 and S-3 may be different. The genomes of AR333 and S-3 were the first time sequenced to provide insight into the difference of gal-lac operons in these two strains. Comparative genomics analysis showed that gene order and individual gene size of gal-lac operons are conserved in AR333 and S-3. The DNA sequence of gal operon responsible for galactose utilization between AR333 and S-3 is almost identical except that galK promoter of S-3 possesses single base pair mutation (G to A substitution) at -9 box galK region. Moreover, the expression of red fluorescent protein can be activated by galK promoter of S-3, but cannot by galK promoter of AR333 in galactose medium, suggesting that gal operon is silent in AR333 and active in S-3 under galactose-containing medium. Overall, our results indicated that single point mutation at -9 box in the galK promoter can significantly affect the expression of gal operon and is largely responsible for the Gal+ phenotype of S. thermophilus.
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- Zhi-Qiang Xiong
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Medical Instrument and Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Medical Instrument and Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- Bioengineering Research Center, Guangzhou Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 511458, China
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- Bioengineering Research Center, Guangzhou Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 511458, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Medical Instrument and Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- Shijiazhuang Junlebao Dairy Co. Ltd., Shijiazhuang, 050211, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Microbiology, School of Medical Instrument and Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China.
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Kansandee W, Moonmangmee D, Moonmangmee S, Itsaranuwat P. Characterization and Bifidobacterium sp. growth stimulation of exopolysaccharide produced by Enterococcus faecalis EJRM152 isolated from human breast milk. Carbohydr Polym 2019; 206:102-109. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.10.117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2018] [Revised: 10/30/2018] [Accepted: 10/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Exopolysaccharides production by Lactobacillus acidophilus LA5 and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB12: Optimization of fermentation variables and characterization of structure and bioactivities. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 123:752-765. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.11.084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2018] [Revised: 10/05/2018] [Accepted: 11/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Zhu Y, Wang X, Pan W, Shen X, He Y, Yin H, Zhou K, Zou L, Chen S, Liu S. Exopolysaccharides produced by yogurt-texture improving Lactobacillus plantarum RS20D and the immunoregulatory activity. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 121:342-349. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.09.201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2018] [Revised: 09/03/2018] [Accepted: 09/28/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Zhang H, Ren W, Guo Q, Xiong Z, Wang G, Xia Y, Lai P, Yin B, Ai L. Characterization of a yogurt-quality improving exopolysaccharide from Streptococcus thermophilus AR333. Food Hydrocoll 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2017.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Characterization and immunomodulatory activity of an exopolysaccharide produced by Lactobacillus plantarum JLK0142 isolated from fermented dairy tofu. Int J Biol Macromol 2018; 115:985-993. [PMID: 29684452 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.04.099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2018] [Revised: 04/18/2018] [Accepted: 04/18/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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A purified neutral exopolysaccharide (EPS) designated as EPS0142 was obtained from Lactobacillus plantarum JLK0142. EPS0142 consisted of glucose and galactose in an approximate molar ratio of 2.13:1.06 and had a molecular weight of 1.34 × 105 Da. The FT-IR spectrum showed that EPS0142 had a typical polysaccharide absorption pattern. 1H NMR and 13C NMR spectra analysis showed the presence of N-acetylated sugar residues. EPS0142 had no toxic effects on RAW 264.7 cells and significantly improved their phagocytic activity and NO secretion in vitro. Further in vivo studies revealed that the spleen index and splenic lymphocyte proliferation activities of the cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppression mice treated with a middle-dose (50 mg/kg body weight) or a high-dose (100 mg/kg body weight) of EPS0142 were significantly increased (P < 0.01). In addition, the intestinal immunoglobulin A (sIgA) content and the serum levels of the cytokines, IL-2 and TNF-α, were also significantly (P < 0.05) improved in the high-dose EPS0142 group compared to that in the model control group. These data indicate that the EPS isolated from L. plantarum JLK0142 can effectively improve the immunomodulatory activity of RAW 264.7 cells and stimulate the immune system in cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressed mice.
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Impact of Cell Surface Molecules on Conjugative Transfer of the Integrative and Conjugative Element ICE St3 of Streptococcus thermophilus. Appl Environ Microbiol 2018; 84:AEM.02109-17. [PMID: 29247061 DOI: 10.1128/aem.02109-17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2017] [Accepted: 12/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Integrative conjugative elements (ICEs) are chromosomal elements that are widely distributed in bacterial genomes, hence contributing to genome plasticity, adaptation, and evolution of bacteria. Conjugation requires a contact between both the donor and the recipient cells and thus likely depends on the composition of the cell surface envelope. In this work, we investigated the impact of different cell surface molecules, including cell surface proteins, wall teichoic acids, lipoteichoic acids, and exopolysaccharides, on the transfer and acquisition of ICESt3 from Streptococcus thermophilus The transfer of ICESt3 from wild-type (WT) donor cells to mutated recipient cells increased 5- to 400-fold when recipient cells were affected in lipoproteins, teichoic acids, or exopolysaccharides compared to when the recipient cells were WT. These mutants displayed an increased biofilm-forming ability compared to the WT, suggesting better cell interactions that could contribute to the increase of ICESt3 acquisition. Microscopic observations of S. thermophilus cell surface mutants showed different phenotypes (aggregation in particular) that can also have an impact on conjugation. In contrast, the same mutations did not have the same impact when the donor cells, instead of recipient cells, were mutated. In that case, the transfer frequency of ICESt3 decreased compared to that with the WT. The same observation was made when both donor and recipient cells were mutated. The dominant effect of mutations in donor cells suggests that modifications of the cell envelope could impair the establishment or activity of the conjugation machinery required for DNA transport.IMPORTANCE ICEs contribute to horizontal gene transfer of adaptive traits (for example, virulence, antibiotic resistance, or biofilm formation) and play a considerable role in bacterial genome evolution, thus underlining the need of a better understanding of their conjugative mechanism of transfer. While most studies focus on the different functions encoded by ICEs, little is known about the effect of host factors on their conjugative transfer. Using ICESt3 of S. thermophilus as a model, we demonstrated the impact of lipoproteins, teichoic acids, and exopolysaccharides on ICE transfer and acquisition. This opens up new avenues to control gene transfer mediated by ICEs.
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Li B, Ding X, Evivie SE, Jin D, Meng Y, Huo G, Liu F. Short communication: Genomic and phenotypic analyses of exopolysaccharides produced by Streptococcus thermophilus KLDS SM. J Dairy Sci 2018; 101:106-112. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2017-13534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2017] [Accepted: 08/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Malick A, Khodaei N, Benkerroum N, Karboune S. Production of exopolysaccharides by selected Bacillus strains: Optimization of media composition to maximize the yield and structural characterization. Int J Biol Macromol 2017; 102:539-549. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.03.151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2017] [Revised: 03/20/2017] [Accepted: 03/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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New advances in exopolysaccharides production of Streptococcus thermophilus. Arch Microbiol 2017; 199:799-809. [PMID: 28357474 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-017-1366-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2016] [Revised: 03/12/2017] [Accepted: 03/15/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Streptococcus thermophilus is the most important thermophilic dairy starter, and is widely used in the dairy industry. Streptococcus thermophilus exopolysaccharides received wide attention over recent decades, because they can improve the properties of the dairy product and confer beneficial health effects. The understanding of the regulatory and biosynthetic mechanisms of EPS will improve the EPS biosynthesis, increase the productivity of EPSs, and develop EPSs with desirable properties. The structure of EPSs is the focus of this study. Revealing the structure-function relationship can lead to increase the knowledge base and from there to increased research of EPS. The EPS yield is a key limiting factor in the research and utilization of EPS. In the present review, biosynthetic pathways and genetics of S. thermophilus EPSs were described and reviewed. At the same time, functional properties and applications of EPS, and strategies for enhancement of EPS production are discussed.
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New Insights into Various Production Characteristics of Streptococcus thermophilus Strains. Int J Mol Sci 2016; 17:ijms17101701. [PMID: 27754312 PMCID: PMC5085733 DOI: 10.3390/ijms17101701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2016] [Revised: 09/19/2016] [Accepted: 09/23/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Streptococcus thermophilus is one of the most valuable homo-fermentative lactic acid bacteria, which, for a long time, has been widely used as a starter for the production of fermented dairy products. The key production characteristics of S. thermophilus, for example the production of extracellular polysaccharide, proteolytic enzymes and flavor substances as well as acidifying capacity etc., have an important effect on the quality of dairy products. The acidification capacity of the strains determines the manufacturing time and quality of dairy products. It depends on the sugar utilization ability of strains. The production of extracellular polysaccharide is beneficial for improving the texture of dairy products. Flavor substances increase the acceptability of dairy products. The proteolytic activity of the strain influences not only the absorption of the nitrogen source, but also the formation of flavor substances. Different strains have obvious differences in production characteristics via long-time evolution and adaptation to environment. Gaining new strains with novel and desirable characteristics is an important long-term goal for researchers and the fermenting industry. The understanding of the potential molecular mechanisms behind important characteristics of different strains will promote the screening and breeding of excellent strains. In this paper, key technological and functional properties of different S. thermophilus strains are discussed, including sugar metabolism, proteolytic system and amino acid metabolism, and polysaccharide and flavor substance biosynthesis. At the same time, diversity of genomes and plasmids of S. thermophilus are presented. Advances in research on key production characteristics and molecular levels of S. thermophilus will increase understanding of molecular mechanisms of different strains with different important characteristics, and improve the industrialization control level for fermented foods.
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