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Kavak AE, Zent İ, Özdemir A, Dertli E. Optimization of cryoprotectant formulation to enhance the viability of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NBC99 isolated from human origin. Prep Biochem Biotechnol 2024; 54:958-966. [PMID: 38344829 DOI: 10.1080/10826068.2024.2312450] [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] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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Freeze drying has been well applied in the preparation of high-efficiency viability probiotic powders. However, the process is generally accompanied by probiotic viability deficiency, which poses a problem for further application. In this study, various kinds of cryoprotectant formulations (skim milk, maltodextrin, and sucrose) were tested to enhance the survival of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NBC99 after freezing and freeze-drying. An I-optimal experimental design-oriented optimization model was presented to optimize the cryoprotective medium, and the highest cell survival was observed with 25% skim milk, 8.71% maltodextrin, and 1.13% sucrose cryoprotectant as the optimum condition. L. plantarum NBC99 has been a good potential strain for the manufacture of an industrial probiotic, and this research has aimed to investigate the long-term protective effects of optimum cryoprotectant formulations on the viability of bacteria. The results showed the potential value of freeze-dried probiotic L. plantarum NBC99 culture for commercialization.
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- Nuvita Biosearch R&D Center, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Yıldız Technical University, İstanbul, Turkey
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Parthasarathy G, Malhi H, Bajaj JS. Therapeutic manipulation of the microbiome in liver disease. Hepatology 2024:01515467-990000000-00932. [PMID: 38922826 DOI: 10.1097/hep.0000000000000987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Myriad associations between the microbiome and various facets of liver physiology and pathology have been described in the literature. Building on descriptive and correlative sequencing studies, metagenomic studies are expanding our collective understanding of the functional and mechanistic role of the microbiome as mediators of the gut-liver axis. Based on these mechanisms, the functional activity of the microbiome represents an attractive, tractable, and precision medicine therapeutic target in several liver diseases. Indeed, several therapeutics have been used in liver disease even before their description as a microbiome-dependent approach. To bring successful microbiome-targeted and microbiome-inspired therapies to the clinic, a comprehensive appreciation of the different approaches to influence, collaborate with, or engineer the gut microbiome to coopt a disease-relevant function of interest in the right patient is key. Herein, we describe the various levels at which the microbiome can be targeted-from prebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics, and antibiotics to microbiome reconstitution and precision microbiome engineering. Assimilating data from preclinical animal models, human studies as well as clinical trials, we describe the potential for and rationale behind studying such therapies across several liver diseases, including metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, alcohol-associated liver disease, cirrhosis, HE as well as liver cancer. Lastly, we discuss lessons learned from previous attempts at developing such therapies, the regulatory framework that needs to be navigated, and the challenges that remain.
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University and Central Virginia Veterans Healthcare System, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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Řepka D, Kurillová A, Murtaja Y, Lapčík L. Application of Physical-Chemical Approaches for Encapsulation of Active Substances in Pharmaceutical and Food Industries. Foods 2023; 12:foods12112189. [PMID: 37297434 DOI: 10.3390/foods12112189] [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: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Encapsulation is a valuable method used to protect active substances and enhance their physico-chemical properties. It can also be used as protection from unpleasant scents and flavors or adverse environmental conditions. METHODS In this comprehensive review, we highlight the methods commonly utilized in the food and pharmaceutical industries, along with recent applications of these methods. RESULTS Through an analysis of numerous articles published in the last decade, we summarize the key methods and physico-chemical properties that are frequently considered with encapsulation techniques. CONCLUSION Encapsulation has demonstrated effectiveness and versatility in multiple industries, such as food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceuticals. Moreover, the selection of appropriate encapsulation methods is critical for the effective encapsulation of specific active compounds. Therefore, constant efforts are being made to develop novel encapsulation methods and coating materials for better encapsulation efficiency and to improve properties for specific use.
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- David Řepka
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacky University Olomouc, 17. Listopadu 12, 771 46 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacky University Olomouc, 17. Listopadu 12, 771 46 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacky University Olomouc, 17. Listopadu 12, 771 46 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacky University Olomouc, 17. Listopadu 12, 771 46 Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Department of Foodstuff Technology, Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Nam. T.G. Masaryka 275, 762 72 Zlin, Czech Republic
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Selection of Yarrowia lipolytica Strains as Possible Solution to Valorize Untreated Cheese Whey. FERMENTATION-BASEL 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation9010051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Cheese whey management and disposal is a major issue for dairy industries due to its high level of chemical and biochemical oxygen demand. However, it can still represent a source of nutrients (i.e., sugars, proteins and lipids) that can be applied, among other options, as substrate for microbial growth. Yarrowia lipolytica can grow in different environments, consuming both hydrophilic and hydrophobic substrates, and tolerates high salt concentrations. In this work, the lipolytic and proteolytic profile of 20 strains of Y. lipolytica were tested on caseins and butter. Then, their growth potential was evaluated in four types of whey (caciotta, ricotta, squacquerone and their mix). Y. lipolytica showed a very strain-dependent behavior for both hydrolytic profiles and growth capabilities on the different substrates. The best growers for all the types of whey tested were PO1, PO2, and RO2, with the first one reaching up to 8.77 log cfu/mL in caciotta whey after 72 h. The volatile molecule profile of the samples incubated with the best growers were characterized by higher amounts of esters, acids, ketones and alcohols. In this way, cheese whey can become a source of microbial cultures exploitable in the dairy sector.
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Wu W, Liu G, Li H, Yang R, Ai C, Pang B, Jiang C, Shi J. Development of a microecologic product from Lactobacillus rhamnosus based on silica. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2022; 102:7186-7194. [PMID: 35730159 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Probiotics are primarily made into microecologic products for use in the food and feed industries. The freeze-drying technique is widely used in their preparation to maintain their high level of bioactivity. This causes high costs in terms of the energy and time needed. In this study, we developed a method to produce a highly active microecologic product from Lactobacillus rhamnosus using heating and silica. RESULTS A microecologic product was made successfully from L. rhamnosus using the whole bacterial culture broth, without waste, and using food-grade silica (4.5 mL g-1 ) to absorb water before drying at 37 °C for 8 h. The activity of L. rhamnosus cells was increased significantly by adding water extracts of green tea to the culture medium. The viable amount of L. rhamnosus in the obtained microecologic product was 9.80 × 1010 cfu g-1 with a survival rate of 224.67% in simulated gastric juice for 3 h and 68.2% in simulated intestinal juice for 3 h. The microecologic product treated an intestinal infection by multi-drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in mice very efficiently. CONCLUSION The study developed an economic, eco-friendly, and efficient method for preparing highly active microecologic agents using heating and without waste. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Wanqin Wu
- Key Laboratory for Space Bioscience and Biotechbology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Key Laboratory for Space Bioscience and Biotechbology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Key Laboratory for Space Bioscience and Biotechbology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Key Laboratory for Space Bioscience and Biotechbology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Key Laboratory for Space Bioscience and Biotechbology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Key Laboratory for Space Bioscience and Biotechbology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Key Laboratory for Space Bioscience and Biotechbology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Key Laboratory for Space Bioscience and Biotechbology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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You S, Ma Y, Yan B, Pei W, Wu Q, Ding C, Huang C. The promotion mechanism of prebiotics for probiotics: A review. Front Nutr 2022; 9:1000517. [PMID: 36276830 PMCID: PMC9581195 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1000517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Prebiotics and probiotics play a positive role in promoting human nutrition and health. Prebiotics are compounds that cannot be digested by the host, but can be used and fermented by probiotics, so as to promote the reproduction and metabolism of intestinal probiotics for the health of body. It has been confirmed that probiotics have clinical or health care functions in preventing or controlling intestinal, respiratory, and urogenital infections, allergic reaction, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome and other aspects. However, there are few systematic summaries of these types, mechanisms of action and the promotion relationship between prebiotics and probiotic. Therefore, we summarized the various types of prebiotics and probiotics, their individual action mechanisms, and the mechanism of prebiotics promoting probiotics in the intestinal tract. It is hoped this review can provide new ideas for the application of prebiotics and probiotics in the future.
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- Siyong You
- Co-Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Food Science and Technology, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Co-Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China
- Food Science and Technology Center, National University of Singapore (Suzhou) Research Institute, Suzhou, China
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- Co-Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China
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- Co-Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China
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- Nutrilite Health Institute, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Qiming Wu
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
- Chao Ding
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- Co-Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China
- Caoxing Huang
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Shu G, Li B, Dai C, Chen L, Yang X, Lei Z, Zhang M, Guo Y. Preparation of Saccharomyces boulardii powder by spray drying: thermoprotectants optimization and stability evaluation. Prep Biochem Biotechnol 2022; 52:1078-1086. [PMID: 35108154 DOI: 10.1080/10826068.2022.2028638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Saccharomyces boulardii as the probiotic yeast was widely used in the pharmaceutical, feed and food industries. The influence of skim milk, gelatin, and carbohydrates on the heat resistance of S. boulardii is explored in the article. Response surface methodology was effectively applied to optimize the thermoprotectant composition for S. boulardii during spray-drying. The accelerated test is applied to evaluate its the subsequent storage stability. The results show that the thermoprotectants composition was comprehensively optimized such as: 15.12% skim milk, 1.81% gelatin, and 9.73% trehalose. The highest viability was 17.77%, which was basically the same as the predicted value of 18.21%. The inactivation rate constant of spray-dried powder was k-18 = 1.04 × 10-5 h-1, the quantity of viable cells stored at this temperature for 1 and 10 years was 8.25 × 108 CFU/g and 1.25 × 108 CFU/g, separately. This work provides a thermoprotectants formula for the S. boulardii during the spray drying process.
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- Guowei Shu
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China
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- College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China
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- Depatment of Research and Development, Shaanxi Yatai Dairy Co., Ltd, Xianyang, China
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- Depatment of Research and Development, Shaanxi Yatai Dairy Co., Ltd, Xianyang, China
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Tian X, Liu H, Wang X, Li C, He L, Zeng X. Using combined optimization and vacuum freeze drying technology to prepare directed vat set starter for “Niuganba,” a fermented beef. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.15694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Xueyi Tian
- Key Laboratory of Agricultural and Animal Products Store & Processing of Guizhou Province Guizhou University Guiyang PR China
- College of Liquor and Food Engineering Guizhou University Guiyang PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural and Animal Products Store & Processing of Guizhou Province Guizhou University Guiyang PR China
- College of Liquor and Food Engineering Guizhou University Guiyang PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural and Animal Products Store & Processing of Guizhou Province Guizhou University Guiyang PR China
- College of Liquor and Food Engineering Guizhou University Guiyang PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural and Animal Products Store & Processing of Guizhou Province Guizhou University Guiyang PR China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guizhou University Guiyang PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural and Animal Products Store & Processing of Guizhou Province Guizhou University Guiyang PR China
- College of Liquor and Food Engineering Guizhou University Guiyang PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural and Animal Products Store & Processing of Guizhou Province Guizhou University Guiyang PR China
- College of Liquor and Food Engineering Guizhou University Guiyang PR China
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Combinatorial Effects of Protective Agents on Survival Rate of the Yeast Starter, Saccharomyces cerevisiae 88-4, after Freeze-Drying. Microorganisms 2021; 9:microorganisms9030613. [PMID: 33809793 PMCID: PMC8002499 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9030613] [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: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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A yeast starter is formulated for commercial practices, including storage and distribution. The cell viability of the yeast starter is one of the most important factors for manufacturing alcoholic beverages to ensure their properties during the fermentation and formulation processes. In this study, 64 potential protective agents were evaluated to enhance the survival rate of the brewing yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae 88-4 after freeze-drying. In addition, the optimized combination of protective agents was assessed for long-term storage. Finally, response surface methodology was applied to investigate the optimal concentration of each protectant. Twenty of the 64 additives led to an increase in the survival rate of freeze-dried S. cerevisiae 88-4. Among the various combinations of protectants, four had a survival rate >95%. The combination of skim milk, maltose, and maltitol exhibited the best survival rate of 61% after 42 weeks in refrigerated storage, and the composition of protectants optimized by response surface methodology was 6.5–10% skim milk, 1.8–4.5% maltose, and 16.5–18.2% maltitol. These results demonstrated that the combination of multiple protectants could alleviate damage to yeasts during freeze-drying and could be applied to the manufacturing starters for fermented foods.
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Gul LB, Con AH, Gul O. Storage stability and sourdough acidification kinetic of freeze-dried Lactobacillus curvatus N19 under optimized cryoprotectant formulation. Cryobiology 2020; 96:122-129. [PMID: 32712072 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2020.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In this study, the response surface methodology was used to optimize the cryoprotective agent (skimmed milk powder, lactose and sucrose) formulation for enhancing the viability of Lactobacillus curvatus N19 during freeze-drying and storage stability of cells freeze-dried by using optimum formulation was evaluated. Our results showed that the most significant cryoprotective agent influencing the viability of L. curvatus N19 to freezing and freeze-drying was sucrose and skim milk, respectively. The optimal formulation of cryoprotective agents was 20 g/100 mL skim milk, 3.57 g/100 mL lactose and 10 g/100 mL sucrose. Using the optimum formulation during freeze-drying, the cell survival was found more than 98%. Under the optimal conditions, although only storage of the cells at 4 °C for 6 month retained the maximum stability (8.85 log cfu/g), the employed protectant matrix showed promising results at 25 °C (7.89 log cfu/g). The storage stability of cells under optimized conditions was predicted by accelerated storage test, which was demonstrated that the inactivation rate constant of the freeze-dried L. curvatus N19 powder was 9.74 × 10-6 1/d for 4 °C and 2.08 × 10-3 1/d for 25 °C. The loss of specific acidification activity after the storage at 4 and 25 °C was determined.
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- Latife Betul Gul
- Ondokuz Mayis University, Engineering Faculty, Department of Food Engineering, 55139, Samsun, Turkey
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- Ondokuz Mayis University, Engineering Faculty, Department of Food Engineering, 55139, Samsun, Turkey
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- Kastamonu University, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Food Engineering, 37200, Kastamonu, Turkey.
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Developing a new class of engineered live bacterial therapeutics to treat human diseases. Nat Commun 2020; 11:1738. [PMID: 32269218 PMCID: PMC7142098 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-15508-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 180] [Impact Index Per Article: 45.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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A complex interplay of metabolic and immunological mechanisms underlies many diseases that represent a substantial unmet medical need. There is an increasing appreciation of the role microbes play in human health and disease, and evidence is accumulating that a new class of live biotherapeutics comprised of engineered microbes could address specific mechanisms of disease. Using the tools of synthetic biology, nonpathogenic bacteria can be designed to sense and respond to environmental signals in order to consume harmful compounds and deliver therapeutic effectors. In this perspective, we describe considerations for the design and development of engineered live biotherapeutics to achieve regulatory and patient acceptance. The role microbes play in human health and the ability of synthetic biology to engineer microbial properties opens up new ways of treating disease. In this perspective, the authors describe the design and development of these living therapeutics.
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Vorländer K, Kampen I, Finke JH, Kwade A. Along the Process Chain to Probiotic Tablets: Evaluation of Mechanical Impacts on Microbial Viability. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:pharmaceutics12010066. [PMID: 31952192 PMCID: PMC7022681 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12010066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2019] [Revised: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Today, probiotics are predominantly used in liquid or semi-solid functionalized foods, showing a rapid loss of cell viability. Due to the increasing spread of antibiotic resistance, probiotics are promising in pharmaceutical development because of their antimicrobial effects. This increases the formulation requirements, e.g., the need for an enhanced shelf life that is achieved by drying, mainly by lyophilization. For oral administration, the process chain for production of tablets containing microorganisms is of high interest and, thus, was investigated in this study. Lyophilization as an initial process step showed low cell survival of only 12.8%. However, the addition of cryoprotectants enabled survival rates up to 42.9%. Subsequently, the dried cells were gently milled. This powder was tableted directly or after mixing with excipients microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate or lactose. Survival rates during tableting varied between 1.4% and 24.1%, depending on the formulation and the applied compaction stress. More detailed analysis of the tablet properties showed advantages of excipients in respect of cell survival and tablet mechanical strength. Maximum overall survival rate along the complete manufacturing process was >5%, enabling doses of 6 × 108 colony forming units per gram (CFU gtotal−1), including cryoprotectants and excipients.
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- Karl Vorländer
- Institute for Particle Technology, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Volkmaroder Straße 5, 38104 Braunschweig, Germany; (I.K.); (J.H.F.); (A.K.)
- Center of Pharmaceutical Engineering (PVZ), Technische Universität Braunschweig, Franz-Liszt-Straße 35A, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany
- Correspondence:
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- Institute for Particle Technology, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Volkmaroder Straße 5, 38104 Braunschweig, Germany; (I.K.); (J.H.F.); (A.K.)
- Center of Pharmaceutical Engineering (PVZ), Technische Universität Braunschweig, Franz-Liszt-Straße 35A, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany
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- Institute for Particle Technology, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Volkmaroder Straße 5, 38104 Braunschweig, Germany; (I.K.); (J.H.F.); (A.K.)
- Center of Pharmaceutical Engineering (PVZ), Technische Universität Braunschweig, Franz-Liszt-Straße 35A, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany
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- Institute for Particle Technology, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Volkmaroder Straße 5, 38104 Braunschweig, Germany; (I.K.); (J.H.F.); (A.K.)
- Center of Pharmaceutical Engineering (PVZ), Technische Universität Braunschweig, Franz-Liszt-Straße 35A, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany
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