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Lestari KD, Dwiputri E, Kurniawan Tan GH, Sulijaya B, Soeroso Y, Natalina N, Harsas NA, Takahashi N. Exploring the Antibacterial Potential of Konjac Glucomannan in Periodontitis: Animal and In Vitro Studies. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1778. [PMID: 37893496 PMCID: PMC10608271 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59101778] [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: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease in the supporting tissues of the teeth caused by specific microorganisms or groups of microorganisms. P. gingivalis bacterium is the keystone pathogen in periodontitis, so even at low concentrations, it has a considerable influence on the oral community. Antimicrobials and antiplaque agents can be used as adjunctive therapy for periodontitis treatment. Konjac glucomannan (KGM), as a natural polysaccharide, has flavonoid (3,5-diacetyltambulin) and triterpenoids (ambylon) compounds that show antibacterial activity. This research aims to analyze the antibacterial activity of KGM on animal and in vitro periodontitis models. Materials and Methods: The animal study divided 48 mice into four groups (control, KGM, periodontitis, KGM + periodontitis). Mice were given an intervention substance by oral gavage from day 1 to day 14, periodontitis was induced on day 7, and decapitation was performed on day 14. Samples from the right maxillary jaw of mice were used for histological preparations and morphometrics analysis. In vitro studies were carried out by adding several concentrations of KGM (25, 50, and 100 μg/mL) into a planktonic P. gingivalis and P. gingivalis biofilm. Results: In the animal model, KGM could prevent alveolar bone loss in the periodontitis mice model, both in histologic and morphometrics assessments. In vitro, KGM had antibacterial activity against P. gingivalis with better bacteriostatic (15-23%) than bactericidal (11-20%) ability, proven by its ability to inhibit P. gingivalis proliferation. Conclusions: KGM can be considered to have the potential as an antibacterial agent to prevent periodontitis. The prevention of periodontitis may improve patient well-being and human quality of life.
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- Kartika Dhipta Lestari
- Postgraduate Program in Periodontology, Department of Periodontology, University of Indonesia, Jakarta 10430, Indonesia; (K.D.L.); (E.D.); (G.H.K.T.)
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- Postgraduate Program in Periodontology, Department of Periodontology, University of Indonesia, Jakarta 10430, Indonesia; (K.D.L.); (E.D.); (G.H.K.T.)
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- Postgraduate Program in Periodontology, Department of Periodontology, University of Indonesia, Jakarta 10430, Indonesia; (K.D.L.); (E.D.); (G.H.K.T.)
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Indonesia, Jakarta 10430, Indonesia; (Y.S.); (N.N.); (N.A.H.)
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Indonesia, Jakarta 10430, Indonesia; (Y.S.); (N.N.); (N.A.H.)
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Indonesia, Jakarta 10430, Indonesia; (Y.S.); (N.N.); (N.A.H.)
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Indonesia, Jakarta 10430, Indonesia; (Y.S.); (N.N.); (N.A.H.)
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- Division of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata 951-8514, Japan;
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Dehnavi M, Haghighat S, Yazdi MH, Mahdavi M. Glucomannan as a polysaccharide adjuvant improved immune responses against Staphylococcus aureus: Potency and efficacy studies. Microb Pathog 2023; 176:106007. [PMID: 36709850 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2023.106007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive bacterium, representing one of the most important nosocomial pathogens. The treatment of infections, caused by S. aureus, has become increasingly intricate due to the emergence of highly resistant strains. Therefore, it is obvious that an effective prevention strategy against this bacterium could significantly decrease such infections. In the present study, the protective efficacy and immunological properties of recombinant autolysin, formulated in Montanide ISA266 and Alum adjuvants with Glucomannan as a polysaccharide, were assessed in the systemic mouse model of infection. Mice were immunized with the purified recombinant protein in various formulations in different groups and, subsequently, mice were challenged with 5 × 108 CFU of bacteria for the evaluation of their survival and bacterial clearances in the internal organs. ELISA was performed to determine the type of induced immunity, cytokine secretion (IFN-γ, IL-4, IL-2, and IL-17), and isotyping (IgG1 and IgG2a). In addition, we measured the opsonophagocytic activities of the antibodies. Results showed that immunization with r-autolysin + Alum + Glucomannan and r-autolysin + MontanideISA266+Glucomannan formulations significantly increased total IgG and isotypes (IgG1 and IgG2a), as compared with other vaccinated and control groups. Furthermore, the formulation of r-autolysin in Alum and MontanideISA266 adjuvants with Glucomannan enhanced IFN-γ, IL-4, and IL-17 cytokine secretion as well as protectivity, following experimental challenge. We concluded that Glucomannan has the potential to induce immune responses and would be used as an adjuvant factor in vaccine formulation.
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- Meghdad Dehnavi
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Immunotherapy Group, The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Recombinant Vaccine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (ATMP) Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), Tehran, Iran; Department of Immunology, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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Production, characterization, and prebiotic activity of oligosaccharides from konjac glucomannan by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens WX-1. J Funct Foods 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2021.104872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Jiang M, Li H, Shi JS, Xu ZH. Depolymerized konjac glucomannan: preparation and application in health care. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B 2018; 19:505-514. [PMID: 29971989 DOI: 10.1631/jzus.b1700310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Konjac glucomannan (KGM) is a water-soluble polysaccharide obtained from the roots and tubers of konjac plants. Recently, a degraded product of KGM, depolymerized KGM (DKGM), has attracted attention because of its low viscosity, improved hydrophily, and favorable physiological functions. In this review, we describe the preparation of DKGM and its prebiotic effects. Other health benefits of DKGM, covering antioxidant and immune activity, are also discussed, as well as its safety. DKGM could be a candidate for use as a tool for the treatment of various diseases, including intestinal flora imbalance, and oxidative- and immune-related disorders.
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- Min Jiang
- School of Pharmaceutical, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.,Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Cereal Fermentation Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.,School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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Tester RF, Al-Ghazzewi FH. Beneficial health characteristics of native and hydrolysed konjac (Amorphophallus konjac) glucomannan. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2016; 96:3283-3291. [PMID: 26676961 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.7571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2015] [Revised: 12/08/2015] [Accepted: 12/09/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The impact of ingesting glucomannans on health is not limited to colonic-focused fermentation into short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which might have some local health benefits; it also helps in treating disease states and enhancing the body's immune system, both within the gut and in/on other parts of the body. The local and systemic roles of hydrolysed glucomannans, especially konjac glucomannans, in the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT), skin and vagina, are highlighted. Therapeutic applications are discussed. © 2015 Society of Chemical Industry.
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Behera SS, Ray RC. Konjac glucomannan, a promising polysaccharide of Amorphophallus konjac K. Koch in health care. Int J Biol Macromol 2016; 92:942-956. [PMID: 27481345 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.07.098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2016] [Revised: 07/25/2016] [Accepted: 07/28/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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In recent year, konjac glucomannan (KGM) has attracted more attention due to its non-harmful and non-toxic properties, good biocompatibility, biodegradability and hydrophilic ability. Moreover, KGM and their derivatives have several importances in the multidirectional research areas such as nutritional, biotechnological and fine chemical fields. In the previous article, we have reviewed the nutritional aspects of KGM covering the various aspects of functional foods, food additives and their derivatives. This review aims at highlighting the diverse biomedical research conducted on KGM in the past ten years, covering therapies for anti-obesity, regulation in lipid metabolism, laxative effect, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, prebiotic to wound dressing applications. Moreover, this review deals with global health aspects of KGM and the disparate health related factors associated with diseases and their control measures.
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- Sudhanshu S Behera
- Department of Fisheries and Animal Resource Development, Government of Odisha, India.
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- ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (Regional Centre), Bhubaneswar 751 019, India
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This review discusses the role of pre- and probiotics with respect to improving skin health by modulating the cutaneous microbiota. The skin ecosystem is a complex environment covered with a diverse microbiota community. These are classified as either transient or resident, where some are considered as beneficial, some essentially neutral and others pathogenic or at least have the capacity to be pathogenic. Colonisation varies between different parts of the body due to different environmental factors. Pre- and probiotic beneficial effects can be delivered topically or systemically (by ingestion). The pre- and probiotics have the capacity to optimise, maintain and restore the microbiota of the skin in different ways. Topical applications of probiotic bacteria have a direct effect at the site of application by enhancing the skin natural defence barriers. Probiotics as well as resident bacteria can produce antimicrobial peptides that benefit cutaneous immune responses and eliminate pathogens. In cosmetic formulations, prebiotics can be applied to the skin microbiota directly and increase selectively the activity and growth of beneficial 'normal' skin microbiota. Little is known about the efficacy of topically applied prebiotics. Nutritional products containing prebiotics and/or probiotics have a positive effect on skin by modulating the immune system and by providing therapeutic benefits for atopic diseases. This review underlines the potential use of pre- and probiotics for skin health.
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- F H Al-Ghazzewi
- Glycologic Limited, 70 Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA, United Kingdom
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- Glycologic Limited, 70 Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA, United Kingdom
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