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Sadeghi M, Haghshenas B, Nami Y. Bifidobacterium exopolysaccharides: new insights into engineering strategies, physicochemical functions, and immunomodulatory effects on host health. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1396308. [PMID: 38770019 PMCID: PMC11103016 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1396308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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Bifidobacteria are a prominent type of bacteria that have garnered significant research attention for their exceptional probiotic properties and capacity to produce exopolysaccharides (EPSs). These compounds exhibit diverse physical, chemical, and biological characteristics, prompting numerous investigations into their potential applications. Researchers have noted their beneficial effects as immune modulators within the host's body across various industries. Extensive research has been conducted on the immunomodulatory effects of bifidobacteria-derived EPSs, with emerging engineering strategies aimed at enhancing their immune-modulating capabilities. Understanding the structure, physicochemical properties, and biological activities of these compounds is crucial for their effective utilization across different industries. Our review encompassed numerous studies exploring Bifidobacterium and its metabolites, including EPSs, across various sectors, drawing from diverse databases. The distinctive properties of EPSs have spurred investigations into their applications, revealing their potential to bolster the immune system, combat inflammation, and treat various ailments. Additionally, these compounds possess antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, making them suitable for incorporation into a range of products spanning food, health, and medicine.
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- Mahsa Sadeghi
- Department of Food Biotechnology, Branch for Northwest and West Region, Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tabriz, Iran
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- Regenerative Medicine Research Center (RMRC), Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Food Biotechnology, Branch for Northwest and West Region, Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tabriz, Iran
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Alcántara C, Perez M, Huedo P, Altadill T, Espadaler-Mazo J, Arqués JL, Zúñiga M, Monedero V. Study of the biosynthesis and functionality of polyphosphate in Bifidobacterium longum KABP042. Sci Rep 2023; 13:11076. [PMID: 37422465 PMCID: PMC10329679 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-38082-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023] Open
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Polyphosphate (poly-P) biosynthesis in bacteria has been linked to many physiological processes and has been characterized as an interesting functional molecule involved in intestinal homeostasis. We determined the capacity for poly-P production of 18 probiotic strains mainly belonging to Bifidobacterium and former Lactobacillus genera, showing that poly-P synthesis varied widely between strains and is dependent on the availability of phosphate and the growth phase. Bifidobacteria were especially capable of poly-P synthesis and poly-P kinase (ppk) genes were identified in their genomes together with a repertoire of genes involved in phosphate transport and metabolism. In Bifidobacterium longum KABP042, the strain we found with highest poly-P production, variations in ppk expression were linked to growth conditions and presence of phosphate in the medium. Moreover, the strain produced poly-P in presence of breast milk and lacto-N-tetraose increased the amount of poly-P synthesized. Compared to KABP042 supernatants low in poly-P, exposure of Caco-2 cells to KABP042 supernatants rich in poly-P resulted in decreased epithelial permeability and increased barrier resistance, induction of epithelial protecting factors such as HSP27 and enhanced expression of tight junction protein genes. These results highlight the role of bifidobacteria-derived poly-P as a strain-dependent functional factor acting on epithelial integrity.
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- Cristina Alcántara
- Laboratorio de Bacterias Lácticas y Probióticos, Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos (IATA-CSIC), 46980, Paterna, Valencia, Spain
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- R&D Department, AB-Biotics S.A. (Part of Kaneka Corporation), Barcelona, Spain
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- R&D Department, AB-Biotics S.A. (Part of Kaneka Corporation), Barcelona, Spain
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- R&D Department, AB-Biotics S.A. (Part of Kaneka Corporation), Barcelona, Spain
- Basic Sciences Department, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Departamento de Tecnología de Alimentos, Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA-CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Bacterias Lácticas y Probióticos, Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos (IATA-CSIC), 46980, Paterna, Valencia, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Bacterias Lácticas y Probióticos, Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos (IATA-CSIC), 46980, Paterna, Valencia, Spain.
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Puertas AI, Llamas-Arriba MG, Etxebeste O, Berregi I, Pardo MÁ, Prieto A, López P, Dueñas MT. Characterization of the heteropolysaccharides produced by Liquorilactobacillus sicerae CUPV261 and Secundilactobacillus collinoides CUPV237 isolated from cider. Int J Food Microbiol 2023; 397:110199. [PMID: 37086527 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/24/2023]
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Some lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains isolated from alcoholic beverages are able to produce exopolysaccharides (EPS). The present work focuses on the physico-chemical characterization of the heteropolysaccharides (HePS) produced by Liquorilactobacillus sicerae CUPV261T (formerly known as Lactobacillus sicerae) and Secundilactobacillus collinoides CUPV237 (formerly known as Lactobacillus collinoides) strains isolated from cider. Genome sequencing and assembly enabled the identification of at least four putative HePS gene clusters in each strain, which correlated with the ability of both strains to secrete EPS. The crude EPS preparation from CUPV261T contained glucose, galactose and rhamnose, and that of CUPV237 was composed of glucose, galactose and N-acetylglucosamine. Both EPS were mixtures of HePS of different composition, with two major soluble components of average molecular weights (Mw) in the range of 106 and 104 g.mol-1. These HePS were resistant to gastric stress conditions in an in vitro model, and they significantly reduced zebrafish larvae mortality in an in vivo model of inflammatory bowel disease.
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- Ana Isabel Puertas
- Faculty of Chemistry, University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Manuel de Lardizabal 3, 20018, San Sebastián, Spain
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Manuel de Lardizabal 3, 20018, San Sebastián, Spain
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Manuel de Lardizabal 3, 20018, San Sebastián, Spain
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Manuel de Lardizabal 3, 20018, San Sebastián, Spain
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- Food Research Unit, Food and Marine Research Technology Centre AZTI, Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia, Astondo Bidea, Building 609, 48160 Derio, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Margarita Salas Biological Research Centre, CIB-CSIC, Ramiro de Maeztu 9, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Margarita Salas Biological Research Centre, CIB-CSIC, Ramiro de Maeztu 9, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Manuel de Lardizabal 3, 20018, San Sebastián, Spain.
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Ruiz de la Bastida A, Peirotén Á, Langa S, Rodríguez-Mínguez E, Curiel JA, Arqués JL, Landete JM. Fermented soy beverages as vehicle of probiotic lactobacilli strains and source of bioactive isoflavones: A potential double functional effect. Heliyon 2023; 9:e14991. [PMID: 37095934 PMCID: PMC10121624 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Soy beverages can be a source of bioactive isoflavones, with potential human health benefits. In this work, the suitability of three Lacticaseibacillus and three Bifidobacterium probiotic strains as functional starters for soy beverage fermentation were evaluated, alongside with the effect of refrigerated storage on the viability of the strains and the isoflavone composition of the fermented beverages. The three bifidobacteria strains suffered a decrease in their viability during refrigeration and only Bifidobacterium breve INIA P734 produced high concentrations of bioactive isoflavones. Meanwhile, L. rhamnosus GG and L. rhamnosus INIA P344 produced high levels of aglycones and, with L. paracasei INIA P272, maintained their viability during the refrigeration period, constituting promising starters to obtain functional soy beverages that could gather the benefits of the bioactive isoflavone aglycones and the probiotic strains. Moreover, the three lactobacilli caused an increase in the antioxidant capacity of the fermented beverages, which was maintained over the refrigerated storage.
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Rodrigo-Torres L, María Landete J, Huedo P, Peirotén Á, Langa S, Rodríguez-Minguez E, Medina M, Arahal DR, Aznar R, Arqués JL. Complete genome sequences of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei INIA P272 (CECT 8315) and Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus INIA P344 (CECT 8316) isolated from breast-fed infants reveal probiotic determinants. Gene X 2022; 840:146743. [PMID: 35868412 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2022.146743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Lacticaseibacillus paracasei INIA P272 and Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus INIA P344, isolated from breast-fed infants, are two promising bacterial strains for their use in functional foods according to their demonstrated probiotic and technological characteristics. To better understand their probiotic characteristics and evaluate their safety, here we report the draft genome sequences of both strains as well as the analysis of their genetical content. The draft genomes of L. paracasei INIA P272 and L. rhamnosus INIA P344 comprise 3.01 and 3.26 Mb, a total of 2994 and 3166 genes and a GC content of 46.27 % and 46.56 %, respectively. Genomic safety was assessed following the EFSA guidelines: the identification of both strains was confirmed through Average Nucleotide Identity, and the absence of virulence, pathogenic and antibiotic resistance genes was demonstrated. The genome stability analysis revealed the presence of plasmids and phage regions in both genomes, however, CRISPR sequences and other mechanisms to fight against phage infections were encoded. The probiotic abilities of both strains were supported by the presence of genes for the synthesis of SCFA, genes involved in resistance to acid and bile salts or a thiamine production cluster. Moreover, the encoded exopolysaccharide biosynthesis genes could provide additional protection against the deleterious gastrointestinal conditions, besides which, playing a key role in adherence and coaggregation of pathogenic bacteria together with the high number of adhesion proteins and domains encoded by both genomes. Additionally, the bacteriocin cluster genes found in both strains, could provide an advantageous ability to compete against pathogenic bacteria. This genomic study supports the probiotic characteristics described previously for these two strains and satisfies the safety requirements to be used in food products.
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- Lidia Rodrigo-Torres
- Department of Microbiology and Ecology, University of Valencia, Burjassot 46100, Valencia, Spain; Spanish Type Culture Collection (CECT), University of Valencia, Paterna 46980, Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento Tecnología de Alimentos, INIA-CSIC, Carretera de La Coruña Km 7, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- R&D Department, AB-Biotics S.A. (Part of Kaneka Corporation), Sant Cugat del Vallès 08172, Barcelona, Spain
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- Departamento Tecnología de Alimentos, INIA-CSIC, Carretera de La Coruña Km 7, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento Tecnología de Alimentos, INIA-CSIC, Carretera de La Coruña Km 7, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento Tecnología de Alimentos, INIA-CSIC, Carretera de La Coruña Km 7, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento Tecnología de Alimentos, INIA-CSIC, Carretera de La Coruña Km 7, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Microbiology and Ecology, University of Valencia, Burjassot 46100, Valencia, Spain; Spanish Type Culture Collection (CECT), University of Valencia, Paterna 46980, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Microbiology and Ecology, University of Valencia, Burjassot 46100, Valencia, Spain; Spanish Type Culture Collection (CECT), University of Valencia, Paterna 46980, Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento Tecnología de Alimentos, INIA-CSIC, Carretera de La Coruña Km 7, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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Variability of Bacterial Homopolysaccharide Production and Properties during Food Processing. BIOLOGY 2022; 11:biology11020171. [PMID: 35205038 PMCID: PMC8869377 DOI: 10.3390/biology11020171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Various homopolysaccharides (HoPSs) can be produced by bacteria: α- and β-glucans, β-fructans and α-galactans, which are polymers of glucose, fructose and galactose, respectively. The synthesis of these compounds is catalyzed by glycosyltransferases (glycansucrases), which are able to transfer the monosaccharides in a specific substrate to the medium, which results in the growth of polysaccharide chains. The range of HoPS sizes is very large, from 104 to 109 Da, and mostly depends on the carbon source in the medium and the catalyzing enzyme. However, factors such as nitrogen nutrients, pH, water activity, temperature and duration of bacterial culture also impact the size and yield of production. The sequence of the enzyme influences the structure of the HoPS, by modulating the type of linkage between monomers, both for the linear chain and for the ramifications. HoPSs' size and structure have an effect on rheological properties of some foods by their influence on viscosity index. As a consequence, the control of structural and environmental factors opens ways to guide the production of specific HoPS in foods by bacteria, either by in situ or ex situ production, but requires a better knowledge of HoPS production conditions.
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Lin FJ, Li H, Wu DT, Zhuang QG, Li HB, Geng F, Gan RY. Recent development in zebrafish model for bioactivity and safety evaluation of natural products. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021; 62:8646-8674. [PMID: 34058920 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1931023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The zebrafish is a species of freshwater fish, popular in aquariums and laboratories. Several advantageous features have facilitated zebrafish to be extensively utilized as a valuable vertebrate model in the lab. It has been well-recognized that natural products possess multiple health benefits for humans. With the increasing demand for natural products in the development of functional foods, nutraceuticals, and natural cosmetics, the zebrafish has emerged as an unprecedented tool for rapidly and economically screening and identifying safe and effective substances from natural products. This review first summarized the key factors for the management of zebrafish in the laboratory, followed by highlighting the current progress on the establishment and applications of zebrafish models in the bioactivity evaluation of natural products. In addition, the zebrafish models used for assessing the potential toxicity or health risks of natural products were involved as well. Overall, this review indicates that zebrafish are promising animal models for the bioactivity and safety evaluation of natural products, and zebrafish models can accelerate the discovery of novel natural products with potential health functions.
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- Fang-Jun Lin
- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Sichuan Engineering & Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industralization, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China.,Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Research Center for Plants and Human Health, Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Sichuan Engineering & Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industralization, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- China-New Zealand Belt and Road Joint Laboratory on Kiwifruit, Sichuan Provincial Academy of Natural Resource Sciences, Chengdu, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Sichuan Engineering & Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industralization, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Sichuan Engineering & Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industralization, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China.,Research Center for Plants and Human Health, Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, China
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Exopolysaccharide produced by potential probiotic Enterococcus faecium MS79: Characterization, bioactivities and rheological properties influenced by salt and pH. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2020.109741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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García-Gómez B, Vázquez-Odériz ML, Muñoz-Ferreiro N, Romero-Rodríguez MÁ, Vázquez M. Interaction between rennet source and transglutaminase in white fresh cheese production: Effect on physicochemical and textural properties. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2019.108279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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