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Raslan MA, Raslan SA, Shehata EM, Mahmoud AS, Viana MVC, Barh D, Sabri NA, Azevedo V. Applications of Proteomics in Probiotics Having Anticancer and Chemopreventive Properties. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2024; 1443:243-256. [PMID: 38409425 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-50624-6_13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
Abstract
Proteomics has grown in importance in molecular sciences because it gives vital information on protein identification, expression levels, and alteration. Cancer is one of the world's major causes of death and is the major focus of much research. Cancer risk is determined by hereditary variables as well as the body's immunological condition. Probiotics have increasing medical importance due to their therapeutic influence on the human body in the prevention and treatment of numerous chronic illnesses, including cancer, with no adverse effects. Several anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and chemopreventive probiotics are studied using different proteomic approaches like two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry. To gain relevant information about probiotic characteristics, data from the proteomic analysis are evaluated and processed using bioinformatics pipelines. Proteomic studies showed the significance of different proteomic approaches in characterization, comparing strains, and determination of oxidative stress of different probiotics. Moreover, proteomic approaches identified different proteins that are involved in glucose metabolism and the formation of cell walls or cell membranes, and the differences in the expression of critical enzymes in the HIF-1 signaling pathway, starch, and sucrose metabolism, and other critical metabolic pathways.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Laboratório de Genética Celular e Molecular, Departamento de Genética, Ecologia e Evolução, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Genética Celular e Molecular, Departamento de Genética, Ecologia e Evolução, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- Institute of Integrative Omics and Applied Biotechnology, Nonakuri, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Laboratório de Genética Celular e Molecular, Departamento de Genética, Ecologia e Evolução, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Vallejo-García LC, Sánchez-Olmos MDC, Gutiérrez-Ríos RM, López Munguía A. Glycosyltransferases Expression Changes in Leuconostoc mesenteroides subsp. mesenteroides ATCC 8293 Grown on Different Carbon Sources. Foods 2023; 12:foods12091893. [PMID: 37174431 PMCID: PMC10177778 DOI: 10.3390/foods12091893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Leuconostoc mesenteroides strains are common contributors in fermented foods producing a wide variety of polysaccharides from sucrose through glycosyltransferases (GTFs). These polymers have been proposed as protective barriers against acidity, dehydration, heat, and oxidative stress. Despite its presence in many traditional fermented products and their association with food functional properties, regulation of GTFs expression in Ln. mesenteroides is still poorly understood. The strain Ln. mesenteroides ATCC 8293 contains three glucansucrases genes not found in operons, and three fructansucrases genes arranged in two operons, levLX and levC-scrB, a Glycoside-hydrolase. We described the first differential gene expression analysis of this strain when cultivated in different carbon sources. We observed that while GTFs are expressed in the presence of most sugars, they are down-regulated in xylose. We ruled out the regulatory effect of CcpA over GTFs and did not find regulatory elements with a direct effect on glucansucrases in the condition assayed. Our findings suggest that only operon levLX is repressed in xylose by LexA and that both fructansucrases operons can be regulated by the VicK/VicR system and PerR. It is essential to further explore the effect of environmental conditions in Ln. mesenteroides bacteria to better understand GTFs regulation and polymer function.
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- Luz Cristina Vallejo-García
- Departamento de Ingeniería Celular y Biocatálisis, Instituto de Biotecnología, UNAM, Av. Universidad 2001, Col. Chamilpa, Cuernavaca 62210, Morelos, Mexico
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- Departamento de Microbiología Molecular, Instituto de Biotecnología, UNAM, Av. Universidad 2001, Col. Chamilpa, Cuernavaca 62210, Morelos, Mexico
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- Departamento de Microbiología Molecular, Instituto de Biotecnología, UNAM, Av. Universidad 2001, Col. Chamilpa, Cuernavaca 62210, Morelos, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Celular y Biocatálisis, Instituto de Biotecnología, UNAM, Av. Universidad 2001, Col. Chamilpa, Cuernavaca 62210, Morelos, Mexico
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Kiepś J, Juzwa W, Dembczyński R. Imaging Flow Cytometry Demonstrates Physiological and Morphological Diversity within Treated Probiotic Bacteria Groups. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076841. [PMID: 37047813 PMCID: PMC10095186 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Probiotic bacteria can be introduced to stresses during the culturing phase as an alternative to the use of protectants and coating substances during drying. Accurate enumeration of the bacterial count in a probiotic formulation can be provided using imaging flow cytometry (IFC). IFC overcomes the weak points of conventional, commonly used flow cytometry by combining its statistical power with the imaging content of microscopy in one system. Traditional flow cytometers only collect the fluorescence signal intensities, while IFC provides many more steps as it correlates the data on the measured parameters of fluorescence light with digitally processed images of the analyzed cells. As an alternative to standard methods (plate cell counts and traditional flow cytometry) IFC provides additional insight into the physiology and morphology of the cell. The use of complementary dyes (RedoxSensorTM Green and propidium iodide) allows for the designation of groups based on their metabolic activity and membrane damage. Additionally, cell sorting is incorporated to assess each group in terms of growth on different media (MRS-Agar and MRS broth). Results show that the groups with intermediate metabolic activity and some degree of cellular damage correspond with the description of viable but nonculturable cells.
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- Jakub Kiepś
- Department of Biotechnology and Food Microbiology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 48, 60-627 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Microbiology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 48, 60-627 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Microbiology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 48, 60-627 Poznań, Poland
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Miyamoto J, Shimizu H, Hisa K, Matsuzaki C, Inuki S, Ando Y, Nishida A, Izumi A, Yamano M, Ushiroda C, Irie J, Katayama T, Ohno H, Itoh H, Yamamoto K, Kimura I. Host metabolic benefits of prebiotic exopolysaccharides produced by Leuconostoc mesenteroides. Gut Microbes 2023; 15:2161271. [PMID: 36604628 PMCID: PMC9828693 DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2022.2161271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Fermented foods demonstrate remarkable health benefits owing to probiotic bacteria or microproducts produced via bacterial fermentation. Fermented foods are produced by the fermentative action of several lactic acid bacteria, including Leuconostoc mesenteroides; however, the exact mechanism of action of these foods remains unclear. Here, we observed that prebiotics associated with L. mesenteroides-produced exopolysaccharides (EPS) demonstrate substantial host metabolic benefits. L. mesenteroides-produced EPS is an indigestible α-glucan, and intake of the purified form of EPS improved glucose metabolism and energy homeostasis through EPS-derived gut microbial short-chain fatty acids, and changed gut microbial composition. Our findings reveal an important mechanism that accounts for the effects of diet, prebiotics, and probiotics on energy homeostasis and suggests an approach for preventing lifestyle-related diseases by targeting bacterial EPS.
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- Junki Miyamoto
- Department of Applied Biological Science, Graduate School of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Fuchu-shi, Japan,AMED-CREST, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, Chiyoda-ku, Japan
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- AMED-CREST, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, Chiyoda-ku, Japan,Noster Inc. Kamiueno, Muko-shi, Kyoto, Japan
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- AMED-CREST, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, Chiyoda-ku, Japan,Noster Inc. Kamiueno, Muko-shi, Kyoto, Japan
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- Research Institute for Bioresources and Biotechnology, Ishikawa Prefectural University, Ishikawa, Japan
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- AMED-CREST, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, Chiyoda-ku, Japan,Department of Bioorganic Medicinal Chemistry and Chemogenomics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular Neurobiology, Graduate School of Biostudies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Neurobiology, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Neurobiology, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Neurobiology, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Applied Biological Science, Graduate School of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Fuchu-shi, Japan,Department of Clinical Nutrition, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
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- AMED-CREST, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, Chiyoda-ku, Japan,Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nephrology, School of Medicine, Keio University, Shinjuku-ku, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Bioresponse, Graduate School of Biostudies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- AMED-CREST, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, Chiyoda-ku, Japan,Department of Bioorganic Medicinal Chemistry and Chemogenomics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- AMED-CREST, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, Chiyoda-ku, Japan,Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nephrology, School of Medicine, Keio University, Shinjuku-ku, Japan
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- Center for Innovative and Joint Research, Wakayama University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Applied Biological Science, Graduate School of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Fuchu-shi, Japan,AMED-CREST, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, Chiyoda-ku, Japan,Laboratory of Molecular Neurobiology, Graduate School of Biostudies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan,Department of Molecular Neurobiology, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan,CONTACT Ikuo Kimura Laboratory of Molecular Neurobiology, Graduate School of Biostudies, Kyoto University, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501183-8509, Japan
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Sun S, Mao J, Wang Y. The Role of Gut Microbiota in the Pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease. J BIOMATER TISS ENG 2022. [DOI: 10.1166/jbt.2022.3202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
As a degenerative disease of the central nervous system, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is featured by mental and behavioral dysfunction, and progressive memory loss, which is the most common type of dementia. The incidence of AD is increasing as life expectancy is prolonged, but the
pathogenesis of AD remains largely unknown. Recently, the role of gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of AD has drawn increasing attention. The composition of gut microbiota varies across age groups, and the changes in the microbiota metabolites may influence the central nervous system via
the brain-gut axis. So far, it has been confirmed that gut bacteria are involved in various pathogenic mechanisms of AD, including amyloid β-protein deposition, Tau protein hyperphosphorylation, neuroinflammation, oxidative stress injury, increased blood-brain barrier permeability,
neurotransmitter imbalance, reduced generation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor, and insulin resistance. An important direction of research is to investigate the regulation of gut microbiota for the prevention and treatment of AD.
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- Shaoqiang Sun
- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116000, China
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Kiepś J, Dembczyński R. Current Trends in the Production of Probiotic Formulations. Foods 2022; 11:foods11152330. [PMID: 35954096 PMCID: PMC9368262 DOI: 10.3390/foods11152330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Preparations containing probiotic strains of bacteria have a beneficial effect on human and animal health. The benefits of probiotics translate into an increased interest in techniques for the preservation of microorganisms. This review compares different drying methods and their improvements, with specific reference to processing conditions, microorganisms, and protective substances. It also highlights some factors that may influence the quality and stability of the final probiotic preparations, including thermal, osmotic, oxidative, and acidic stresses, as well as dehydration and shear forces. Processing and storage result in the loss of viability and stability in probiotic formulations. Herein, the addition of protective substances, the optimization of process parameters, and the adaptation of cells to stress factors before drying are described as countermeasures to these challenges. The latest trends and developments in the fields of drying technologies and probiotic production are also discussed. These developments include novel application methods, controlled release, the use of food matrices, and the use of analytical methods to determine the viability of probiotic bacteria.
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Tan LL, Ngiam JJ, Sim ESZ, Conway PL, Loo SCJ. Liquorilactobacillus satsumensis from water kefir yields α-glucan polysaccharides with prebiotic and synbiotic qualities. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 290:119515. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Nguyen PT, Nguyen TT, Nguyen TTU, Hoang QK, Nguyen HT. Improve the viability and extracellular polymeric substances bioactivity of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum VAL6 using the environmental adaptation. FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbp.2021.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Labadie M, Marchal F, Merbahi N, Girbal-Neuhauser E, Fontagné-Faucher C, Marcato-Romain CE. Response of Controlled Cell Load Biofilms to Cold Atmospheric Plasma Jet: Evidence of Extracellular Matrix Contribution. Life (Basel) 2021; 11:life11070694. [PMID: 34357067 PMCID: PMC8304013 DOI: 10.3390/life11070694] [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: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Aim: Study of the biocidal effect of a cold atmospheric-pressure plasma in ambient air on single-species bacterial biofilms with controlled cell density, characterized by different extracellular matrices. Methods and results: Two bacterial strains were chosen to present different Gram properties and contrasted extracellular matrices: Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 15442 (Gram-negative), and Leuconostoc citreum NRRL B-1299 (Gram-positive). P. aeruginosa biofilm exhibits a complex matrix, rich in proteins while L. citreum presents the specificity to produce glucan-type exopolysaccharides when grown in the presence of sucrose. Plasma was applied on both surface-spread cells and 24-h grown biofilms with controlled cell loads over 5, 10, or 20 min. Surface-spread bacteria showed a time dependent response, with a maximal bacterial reduction of 2.5 log after 20 min of treatment. On the other hand, in our experimental conditions, no bactericidal effect could be observed when treating biofilms of P. aeruginosa and glucan-rich L. citreum. Conclusions: For biofilms presenting equivalent cell loads, the response to plasma treatment seemed to depend on the properties of the extracellular matrix characterized by infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, or dry weight. Significance and impact of study: Both cell load standardization and biofilm characterization are paramount factors to consider the biocide effect of plasma treatments. The extracellular matrix could affect the plasma efficacy by physical and/or chemical protective effects.
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- Maritxu Labadie
- UPS, IUT “A”, LBAE EA 4565 (Laboratoire de Biotechnologies Agroalimentaire et Environnementale), Université de Toulouse, IUT Site d’AUCH, 24 rue d’Embaquès, F-32000 Auch, France; (M.L.); (E.G.-N.); (C.F.-F.)
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- UPS, INPT, CNRS, LAPLACE UMR 5213 (Laboratoire Plasma et Conversion d’Energie), Université de Toulouse, 118 Route de Narbonne, F-31062 Toulouse, France; (F.M.); (N.M.)
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- UPS, INPT, CNRS, LAPLACE UMR 5213 (Laboratoire Plasma et Conversion d’Energie), Université de Toulouse, 118 Route de Narbonne, F-31062 Toulouse, France; (F.M.); (N.M.)
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- UPS, IUT “A”, LBAE EA 4565 (Laboratoire de Biotechnologies Agroalimentaire et Environnementale), Université de Toulouse, IUT Site d’AUCH, 24 rue d’Embaquès, F-32000 Auch, France; (M.L.); (E.G.-N.); (C.F.-F.)
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- UPS, IUT “A”, LBAE EA 4565 (Laboratoire de Biotechnologies Agroalimentaire et Environnementale), Université de Toulouse, IUT Site d’AUCH, 24 rue d’Embaquès, F-32000 Auch, France; (M.L.); (E.G.-N.); (C.F.-F.)
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- UPS, IUT “A”, LBAE EA 4565 (Laboratoire de Biotechnologies Agroalimentaire et Environnementale), Université de Toulouse, IUT Site d’AUCH, 24 rue d’Embaquès, F-32000 Auch, France; (M.L.); (E.G.-N.); (C.F.-F.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +33-562-61-63-05
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Li H, Ni J, Qing H. Gut Microbiota: Critical Controller and Intervention Target in Brain Aging and Cognitive Impairment. Front Aging Neurosci 2021; 13:671142. [PMID: 34248602 PMCID: PMC8267942 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2021.671142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The current trend for the rapid growth of the global aging population poses substantial challenges for society. The human aging process has been demonstrated to be closely associated with changes in gut microbiota composition, diversity, and functional features. During the first 2 years of life, the gut microbiota undergoes dramatic changes in composition and metabolic functions as it colonizes and develops in the body. Although the gut microbiota is nearly established by the age of three, it continues to mature until adulthood, when it comprises more stable and diverse microbial species. Meanwhile, as the physiological functions of the human body deteriorated with age, which may be a result of immunosenescence and "inflammaging," the guts of elderly people are generally characterized by an enrichment of pro-inflammatory microbes and a reduced abundance of beneficial species. The gut microbiota affects the development of the brain through a bidirectional communication system, called the brain-gut-microbiota (BGM) axis, and dysregulation of this communication is pivotal in aging-related cognitive impairment. Microbiota-targeted dietary interventions and the intake of probiotics/prebiotics can increase the abundance of beneficial species, boost host immunity, and prevent gut-related diseases. This review summarizes the age-related changes in the human gut microbiota based on recent research developments. Understanding these changes will likely facilitate the design of novel therapeutic strategies to achieve healthy aging.
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Biotherapy, School of Life Sciences, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Biotherapy, School of Life Sciences, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
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Qian J, He X, Wang P, Xu B, Li K, Lu B, Jin W, Tang S. Effects of polystyrene nanoplastics on extracellular polymeric substance composition of activated sludge: The role of surface functional groups. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 279:116904. [PMID: 33765504 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.116904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Revised: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Here we investigated the acute effects (12 h exposure) of three polystyrene nanoplastics (PS NPs, including PS, PS-COOH and PS-NH2) on extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) composition of activated sludge. Three PS NPs exhibited the significant inhibition in total EPS and protein (PRO) production. The functional groups involved in the interactions between PS NPs and EPS were C-(C, H), and those between PS-NH2 NPs and EPS were CO and O-C-O. In addition, the dewaterability of activated sludge were optimized by three PS NPs, especially PS-NH2 NPs. Three PS NPs caused nonnegligible cellular oxidative stress and cell membrane damage in activated sludge (PS NPs exposure concentration: 100 mg/L). Among them, the cell membrane damage caused by PS-NH2 was the most significant. Overall, the degree of influence on EPS and cytotoxicity of activated sludge varies with the surface functional groups of PS NPs.
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- Jin Qian
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China
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- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China, No.8 Jiangwangmiao Street, Nanjing, 210042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China
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Gut microbial involvement in Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis. Aging (Albany NY) 2021; 13:13359-13371. [PMID: 33971619 PMCID: PMC8148443 DOI: 10.18632/aging.202994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss, inability to carry out everyday daily life, and noticeable behavioral changes. The essential neuropathologic criteria for an AD diagnosis are extracellular β-amyloid deposition and intracellular accumulation of hyperphosphorylated tau. However, the exact pathogenic mechanisms underlying AD remain elusive, and current treatment options show only limited success. New research indicates that the gut microbiota contributes to AD development and progression by accelerating neuroinflammation, promoting senile plaque formation, and modifying neurotransmitter production. This review highlights laboratory and clinical evidence for the pathogenic role of gut dysbiosis on AD and provides potential cues for improved AD diagnostic criteria and therapeutic interventions based on the gut microbiota.
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Salvetti E, Campedelli I, Larini I, Conedera G, Torriani S. Exploring Antibiotic Resistance Diversity in Leuconostoc spp. by a Genome-Based Approach: Focus on the lsaA Gene. Microorganisms 2021; 9:microorganisms9030491. [PMID: 33652718 PMCID: PMC7996808 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9030491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Leuconostoc spp. are environmental microorganisms commonly associated with fermented foods. Absence of antibiotic resistance (AR) in bacteria is a critical issue for global food safety. Herein, we updated the occurrence of AR genes in the Leuconostoc genus through in silico analyses of the genomes of 17 type strains. A total of 131 putative AR traits associated with the main clinically relevant antibiotics were detected. We found, for the first time, the lsaA gene in L. fallax ATCC 700006T and L. pseudomesenteroides NCDO 768T. Their amino acid sequences displayed high similarities (59.07% and 52.21%) with LsaA of Enterococcusfaecalis V583, involved in clindamycin (CLI) and quinupristin-dalfopristin (QUD) resistance. This trait has different distribution patterns in Leuconostoc nontype strains-i.e., L. pseudomesenteroides, L. lactis and L. falkenbergense isolates from fermented vegetables, cheeses, and starters. To better explore the role of lsaA, MIC for CLI and QUD were assessed in ATCC 700006T and NCDO 768T; both strains were resistant towards CLI, potentially linking lsaA to their resistant phenotype. Contrarily, NCDO 768T was sensitive towards QUD; however, expression of lsaA increased in presence of this antibiotic, indicating an active involvement of this trait and thus suggesting a revision of the QUD thresholds for this species.
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- Elisa Salvetti
- Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy; (E.S.); (I.L.); (G.C.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy; (E.S.); (I.L.); (G.C.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy; (E.S.); (I.L.); (G.C.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy; (E.S.); (I.L.); (G.C.)
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Feng T, Wang J. Oxidative stress tolerance and antioxidant capacity of lactic acid bacteria as probiotic: a systematic review. Gut Microbes 2020; 12:1801944. [PMID: 32795116 PMCID: PMC7524341 DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2020.1801944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 173] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are the most frequently used probiotics in fermented foods and beverages and as food supplements for humans or animals, owing to their multiple beneficial features, which appear to be partially associated with their antioxidant properties. LAB can help improve food quality and flavor and prevent numerous disorders caused by oxidation in the host. In this review, we discuss the oxidative stress tolerance, the antioxidant capacity related herewith, and the underlying mechanisms and signaling pathways in probiotic LAB. In addition, we discuss appropriate methods used to evaluate the antioxidant capacity of probiotic LAB. The aim of the present review is to provide an overview of the current state of the research associated with the oxidative stress tolerance and antioxidant capacity of LAB.
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- Tao Feng
- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine (IAHVM), Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences (BAAFS), Beijing, China
- Sino-US Joint Laboratory of Animal Science, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine (IAHVM), Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences (BAAFS), Beijing, China
- Sino-US Joint Laboratory of Animal Science, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing, China
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Yan M, Wang BH, Fu X, Gui M, Wang G, Zhao L, Li R, You C, Liu Z. Petunidin-Based Anthocyanin Relieves Oxygen Stress in Lactobacillus plantarum ST-III. Front Microbiol 2020; 11:1211. [PMID: 32733390 PMCID: PMC7358587 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.01211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Application of probiotics in the food industry has been hampered by their sensitivity to challenging conditions that reduce their vitality in food matrices. A lot of attempts have been made to promote the growth of these probiotics in the aspect of nutrition demands. Among the other adverse conditions, oxygen stress can restrict the growth of probiotics and has not yet been paid enough attention to. In this study, the effect of a petunidin-based anthocyanin (ACN) on the growth of probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum ST-III was investigated under oxygen stress. The growth of ST-III was analyzed through spot assay on agar plates as well as plating-based enumeration of the viable cells in the liquid culture. Results indicated that ACN could efficiently improve the growth of ST-III under oxygen stress, whereas no effect was observed in the absence of oxygen stress. Further investigations indicated that ACN reduced the oxido-reduction potential of the culture; meanwhile, it exerted a positive transcriptional regulation on the thioredoxin system of ST-III, leading to a decrease in reactive oxygen species accumulation within the cells. Moreover, ACN enabled the growth of ST-III in reconstituted skim milk and promoted the formation of milk clots. These results revealed the role of a petunidin-based ACN in oxygen stress relief and highlighted its potential in manufacture and preservation of L. plantarum-based dairy products.
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- Minghui Yan
- State Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Dairy Biotechnology, Dairy Research Institute, Bright Dairy & Food Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Central Laboratory, Jing'an District Center Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Dairy Biotechnology, Dairy Research Institute, Bright Dairy & Food Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Dairy Biotechnology, Dairy Research Institute, Bright Dairy & Food Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Dairy Biotechnology, Dairy Research Institute, Bright Dairy & Food Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China.,College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Dairy Biotechnology, Dairy Research Institute, Bright Dairy & Food Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Dairy Biotechnology, Dairy Research Institute, Bright Dairy & Food Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China
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Gänzle MG, Zheng J. Lifestyles of sourdough lactobacilli – Do they matter for microbial ecology and bread quality? Int J Food Microbiol 2019; 302:15-23. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2018.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2018] [Revised: 08/09/2018] [Accepted: 08/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Besrour-Aouam N, Mohedano ML, Fhoula I, Zarour K, Najjari A, Aznar R, Prieto A, Ouzari HI, López P. Different Modes of Regulation of the Expression of Dextransucrase in Leuconostoc lactis AV1n and Lactobacillus sakei MN1. Front Microbiol 2019; 10:959. [PMID: 31134012 PMCID: PMC6513889 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.00959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 04/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Leuconostoc lactis AV1 strain isolated from a Tunisian avocado was characterized as a dextran producer. The promoter P dsrLL and the dsrLL gene encoding the DsrLL dextransucrase responsible for the dextran synthesis were transcriptionally fused to the mCherry coding gene generating the pRCR20 plasmid. Upon plasmid transfer, both AV1n and the dextran non-producing Leuconostoc mesenteroides CM70 became red due to expression of the mCherry from the P dsrLL-dsr-mrfp transcriptional fusion. Characterization of the polymers present in cultures supernatants revealed that the DsrLL encoded from pRCR20 in the recombinant bacteria was able to synthesize dextran. The production of dextran by the DsrLL in AV1n increased in response to low temperature, reaching 10-fold higher levels at 20°C than at 37°C (4.15 g/L versus 0.41 g/L). To analyze if this stress response includes activation at the transcriptional level and if it was only restricted to Leuconostoc, AV1n was transformed with plasmids carrying either the P dsrLL -mrfp fusion or the P dsrLS of Lactobacillus sakei MN1 fused to the mrfp gene, and the influence of temperature and carbon source on expression from the Dsr promoters was monitored by measurement of the mCherry levels. The overall expression analysis confirmed an induction of expression from P dsrLL upon growth at low temperature (20°C versus 30°C and 37°C) in the presence of sugars tested (sucrose, glucose, maltose, and fructose). In addition, the presence of sucrose, the substrate of Dsr, also resulted in activation of expression from P dsrLL . A different behavior was detected, when expression from P dsrLS was evaluated. Similar levels of fluorescence were observed irrespectively of the carbon source or temperature, besides a sequential decrease at 30°C and 20°C, when sucrose was present in the growth medium. In conclusion, the two types of regulation of expression of Dsr presented here revealed two different mechanisms for environmental adaptation of Leuconostoc and Lactobacillus that could be exploited for industrial applications.
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- Norhane Besrour-Aouam
- Laboratoire Microorganismes et Biomolécules Actives (LR03ES03), Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Université Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Department of Microbial and Plant Biotechnology, Biological Research Center (CIB), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Microbial and Plant Biotechnology, Biological Research Center (CIB), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratoire Microorganismes et Biomolécules Actives (LR03ES03), Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Université Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Microbial and Plant Biotechnology, Biological Research Center (CIB), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Madrid, Spain
- Laboratoire de Microbiologie Appliquée (LMA), Faculté des Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie, Université d’Oran 1 Ahmed Ben Bella, Oran, Algeria
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- Laboratoire Microorganismes et Biomolécules Actives (LR03ES03), Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Université Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Microbiology and Ecology, University of Valencia, Burjassot, Spain
- Spanish Type Culture Collection (CECT), University of Valencia, Paterna, Spain
- Department of Preservation and Food Safety Technologies, Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Paterna, Spain
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- Department of Microbial and Plant Biotechnology, Biological Research Center (CIB), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratoire Microorganismes et Biomolécules Actives (LR03ES03), Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Université Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Microbial and Plant Biotechnology, Biological Research Center (CIB), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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Fiocco D, Longo A, Arena MP, Russo P, Spano G, Capozzi V. How probiotics face food stress: They get by with a little help. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2019; 60:1552-1580. [DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2019.1580673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Daniela Fiocco
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture Food and Environment Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture Food and Environment Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture Food and Environment Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture Food and Environment Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture Food and Environment Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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Dror B, Savidor A, Salam BB, Sela N, Lampert Y, Teper-Bamnolker P, Daus A, Carmeli S, Sela Saldinger S, Eshel D. High Levels of CO 2 Induce Spoilage by Leuconostoc mesenteroides by Upregulating Dextran Synthesis Genes. Appl Environ Microbiol 2019; 85:e00473-18. [PMID: 30367004 PMCID: PMC6293096 DOI: 10.1128/aem.00473-18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2018] [Accepted: 10/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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During nonventilated storage of carrots, CO2 gradually accumulates to high levels and causes modifications in the carrot's microbiome toward dominance of Lactobacillales and Enterobacteriales The lactic acid bacterium Leuconostoc mesenteroides secretes a slimy exudate over the surface of the carrots. The objective of this study was to characterize the slime components and the potential cause for its secretion under high CO2 levels. A proteomic analysis of the exudate revealed bacterial glucosyltransferases as the main proteins, specifically, dextransucrase. A chemical analysis of the exudate revealed high levels of dextran and several simple sugars. The exudate volume and dextran amount were significantly higher when L. mesenteroides was incubated under high CO2 levels than when incubated in an aerated environment. The treatment of carrot medium plates with commercial dextransucrase or exudate protein extract resulted in similar sugar profiles and dextran production. Transcriptome analysis demonstrated that dextran production is related to the upregulation of the L. mesenteroides dextransucrase-encoding genes dsrD and dsrT during the first 4 to 8 h of exposure to high CO2 levels compared to aerated conditions. A phylogenetic analysis of L. mesenteroides YL48 dsrD revealed a high similarity to other dsr genes harbored by different Leuconostoc species. The ecological benefit of dextran production under elevated CO2 requires further investigation. However, this study implies an overlooked role of CO2 in the physiology and fitness of L. mesenteroides in stored carrots, and perhaps in other food items, during storage under nonventilated conditions.IMPORTANCE The bacterium Leuconostoc mesenteroides is known to cause spoilage of different types of foods by secreting a slimy fluid that damages the quality and appearance of the produce. Here, we identified a potential mechanism by which high levels of CO2 affect the spoilage caused by this bacterium by upregulating dextran synthesis genes. These results have broader implications for the study of the physiology, degradation ability, and potential biotechnological applications of Leuconostoc.
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- Barak Dror
- Department of Postharvest and Food Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), The Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion, Israel
- Department of Food Quality and Safety, ARO, The Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion, Israel
- Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture Food and Environment, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- De Button Institute for Protein Profiling, The Nancy and Stephen Grand Israel National Center for Personalized Medicine, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Postharvest and Food Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), The Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion, Israel
- Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture Food and Environment, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Plant Pathology and Weed Science, ARO, The Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion, Israel
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- Department of Postharvest and Food Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), The Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion, Israel
- Department of Food Quality and Safety, ARO, The Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion, Israel
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- Department of Postharvest and Food Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), The Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion, Israel
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- Department of Postharvest and Food Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), The Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion, Israel
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- Raymond and Beverly Sackler School of Chemistry and Faculty of Exact Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Food Quality and Safety, ARO, The Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion, Israel
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- Department of Postharvest and Food Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), The Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion, Israel
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Sun X, Chen B, Li Q, Liu N, Xia B, Zhu L, Qu K. Toxicities of polystyrene nano- and microplastics toward marine bacterium Halomonas alkaliphila. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2018; 642:1378-1385. [PMID: 30045518 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.06.141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 188] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2018] [Revised: 06/11/2018] [Accepted: 06/11/2018] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Nano- and microplastics have been shown to cause negative effects on marine organisms. However, the toxicities of nano- and microplastics toward marine bacteria are poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the toxic effects of polystyrene nano- and microplastics on the marine bacterium Halomonas alkaliphila by determining growth inhibition, chemical composition, inorganic nitrogen conversion efficiencies and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. The results showed that both nano- and microplastics inhibited the growth of H. alkaliphila in high concentrations, while nanoplastics rather than microplastics influenced the growth inhibition, chemical composition and ammonia conversion efficiencies of H. alkaliphila at concentration of 80 mg/L. The ROS generation indicated oxidative stress induced by nano- but not microplastics, and the oxidative stress induced by nanoplastics may provide a significant effect on bacteria. Furthermore, the positively charged nanoplastics (amine-modified 50 nm) induced higher oxidative stress toward bacteria than that induced by negatively charged nanoplastics (non-modified 55 nm). The increased extracellular polymeric substances as evidenced by transmission electron microscope (TEM) observation suggested the possible bacterial protective mechanisms. The present study illustrates for the first time the impact of plastics debris on the inorganic nitrogen conversion efficiencies of marine bacteria. Our findings highlight the effects of microplastics on the ecological function of marine organisms.
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- Xuemei Sun
- Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China
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Yan M, Wang BH, Xu X, der Meister T, Tabγač HT, Hwang FF, Liu Z. Extrusion of Dissolved Oxygen by Exopolysaccharide From Leuconostoc mesenteroides and Its Implications in Relief of the Oxygen Stress. Front Microbiol 2018; 9:2467. [PMID: 30405549 PMCID: PMC6202936 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.02467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2018] [Accepted: 09/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Strains of Leuconostoc are generally facultatively anaerobic and exposure to oxygen might be detrimental; therefore, strategies to combat the oxygen stress are essential for these bacteria to survive and flourish in the oxygenic atmosphere. Despite the extensive applications in industry, the fundamental issues concerning the aerobic life of Leuconostocs remain to be addressed. In this study, we have demonstrated that Leuconostoc mesenteroides CGMCC10064 cultivated in sucrose medium would acquire a growth advantage over that in glucose medium under oxygenic conditions, as reflected by more viable cells and less accumulation of reactive oxygen species. Further analysis showed that the growth advantage was dependent on exopolysaccharide (EPS) synthesized by a secreted glucansucrase. Determination of the dissolved oxygen in the culture suggested that the growth improvement was mediated by extrusion of dissolved oxygen from the aqueous circumstances. Growth experiments performed with the purified EPS showed that supplementation of 5 g/L EPS in the medium could improve the aerobic growth of L. mesenteroides by ∼10-fold. Moreover, the purified EPS was also effective in promoting the aerobic growth of oxygen-sensitive Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. These results demonstrate that EPS of L. mesenteroides plays a critical role in relief of the oxygen stress, and suggest the potential of the EPS in manufacture as well as preservation of oxygen-sensitive probiotics.
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- Minghui Yan
- State Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Dairy Biotechnology, Dairy Research Institute, Bright Dairy & Food Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China
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- The Department of Clinical Laboratory, Central Laboratory, Jing’an District Center Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Dairy Biotechnology, Dairy Research Institute, Bright Dairy & Food Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China
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- Diagnosis Laboratory, Institut Louis Malardé, Papeete, French Polynesia
- Department of Internal Medicine, French Polynesia Hospital Center, Pirae, French Polynesia
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- Diagnosis Laboratory, Institut Louis Malardé, Papeete, French Polynesia
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- Diagnosis Laboratory, Institut Louis Malardé, Papeete, French Polynesia
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- State Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Dairy Biotechnology, Dairy Research Institute, Bright Dairy & Food Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China
- Synergetic Innovation Center for Food Safety and Nutrition, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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Cold and salt stress modulate amount, molecular and macromolecular structure of a Lactobacillus sakei dextran. Food Hydrocoll 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2018.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Hu Y, Gänzle MG. Effect of temperature on production of oligosaccharides and dextran by Weissella cibaria 10 M. Int J Food Microbiol 2018; 280:27-34. [PMID: 29772465 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2018.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2018] [Revised: 05/01/2018] [Accepted: 05/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The formation of HoPS and oligosaccharides in sourdough fermentation improves bread quality but is dependent on the expression of glycansucrases by lactic acid bacteria. Data on the expression of dextransucrases by Weissella spp., however, are limited. This study therefore aimed to assess dextansucrase expression in W. cibaria 10 M, focusing on the effect of temperature. The effect of temperature on growth, oligosaccharide and dextran synthesis by W. cibaria 10 M was determined and the expression and activity of cell-associated dextransucrase from W. cibaria 10 M were investigated. The oligosaccharides profiles were measured by thin layer chromatography and high performance anion exchange chromatography coupled to pulsed amperometric detection. Dextran formation was quantified by size exclusion chromatography. W. cibaria grew fastest at 30 °C but oligosaccharide formation was highest at 20 °C or less. Dextransucrase expression as measured by reverse transcription quantitative PCR, SDS-PAGE, and activity of cell-associated dextransucrase were maximal at 15 °C. Cold shift incubation, characterized by incubation at 30 °C to obtain biomass, followed by shift to 6 °C to induce dextransucrase expression, supported high dextransucrase activity in laboratory media. Cold shift fermentation of wheat and sorghum sourdoughs supplemented with 15 or 30% sucrose increased the yields of oligosaccharides, and resulted in formation of 16 and 12 g/kg dextran in wheat and sorghum sourdoughs, respectively. Dextran formation was decreased in favour of oligosaccharide formation when doughs were supplemented with maltose. In conclusion, cold shift fermentation of sourdough with W. cibaria supports high dextran yields or formation of oligosaccharides without excess acidification.
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- Ying Hu
- University of Alberta, Dept. of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, Edmonton, Canada; Hubei University of Technology, College of Bioengineering and Food Science, Wuhan, China
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- University of Alberta, Dept. of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, Edmonton, Canada; Hubei University of Technology, College of Bioengineering and Food Science, Wuhan, China.
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Molecular and Functional Study of a Branching Sucrase-Like Glucansucrase Reveals an Evolutionary Intermediate between Two Subfamilies of the GH70 Enzymes. Appl Environ Microbiol 2018; 84:AEM.02810-17. [PMID: 29453261 DOI: 10.1128/aem.02810-17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2017] [Accepted: 01/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Glucansucrases (GSs) in glycoside hydrolase family 70 (GH70) catalyze the synthesis of α-glucans from sucrose, a reaction that is widely seen in lactic acid bacteria (LAB). These enzymes have been implicated in many aspects of microbial life. Products of GSs have great commercial value as food supplements and medical materials; therefore, these enzymes have attracted much attention from both science and industry. Certain issues concerning the origin and evolution of GSs are still to be addressed, although an increasing number of GH70 enzymes have been characterized. This study describes a GS enzyme with the appearance of a branching sucrase (BrS). Structural analysis indicated that this GS enzyme produced a type of glucan composed of an α-(1→6) glucosidic backbone and α-(1→4) branches, as well as a considerable amount of α-(1→3) branches, distinguishing it from the GSs identified so far. Moreover, sequence-based analysis of the catalytic core of this enzyme suggested that it might be an evolutionary intermediate between the BrS and GS subgroups. These results provide an evolutionary link between these subgroups of GH70 enzymes and shed new light on the origination of GSs.IMPORTANCE GH70 GSs catalyze the synthesis of α-glucans from sucrose, a reaction that is widely seen in LAB. Products of these enzymes have great commercial value as food supplements and medical materials. Moreover, these enzymes have attracted much attention from scientists because they have potential in tailored synthesis of α-glucans with desired structures and properties. Although more and more GSs have been characterized, the origin and evolution of these enzymes have not been well addressed. This study describes a GS with the appearance of a BrS (i.e., high levels of similarity to BrSs in sequence analysis). Further analysis indicated that this enzyme synthesized a type of insoluble glucan composed of an α-(1→6) glucosidic backbone and many α-(1→4)- and α-(1→3)-linked branches, the linkage composition of which has rarely been reported in the literature. This BrS-like GS enzyme might be an evolutionary intermediate between BrS and GS enzymes.
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Gangoiti J, Pijning T, Dijkhuizen L. Biotechnological potential of novel glycoside hydrolase family 70 enzymes synthesizing α-glucans from starch and sucrose. Biotechnol Adv 2017; 36:196-207. [PMID: 29133008 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2017.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2017] [Revised: 10/24/2017] [Accepted: 11/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Transglucosidases belonging to the glycoside hydrolase (GH) family 70 are promising enzymatic tools for the synthesis of α-glucans with defined structures from renewable sucrose and starch substrates. Depending on the GH70 enzyme specificity, α-glucans with different structures and physicochemical properties are produced, which have found diverse (potential) commercial applications, e.g. in food, health and as biomaterials. Originally, the GH70 family was established only for glucansucrase enzymes of lactic acid bacteria that catalyze the synthesis of α-glucan polymers from sucrose. In recent years, we have identified 3 novel subfamilies of GH70 enzymes (designated GtfB, GtfC and GtfD), inactive on sucrose but converting starch/maltodextrin substrates into novel α-glucans. These novel starch-acting enzymes considerably enlarge the panel of α-glucans that can be produced. They also represent very interesting evolutionary intermediates between sucrose-acting GH70 glucansucrases and starch-acting GH13 α-amylases. Here we provide an overview of the repertoire of GH70 enzymes currently available with focus on these novel starch-acting GH70 enzymes and their biotechnological potential. Moreover, we discuss key developments in the understanding of structure-function relationships of GH70 enzymes in the light of available three-dimensional structures, and the protein engineering strategies that were recently applied to expand their natural product specificities.
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- Joana Gangoiti
- Microbial Physiology, Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute (GBB), University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 7, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Biophysical Chemistry, Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute (GBB), University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 7, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Microbial Physiology, Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute (GBB), University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 7, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands.
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