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Lu F, MacPherson CW, Tremblay J, Iskandar MM, Kubow S. Anthocyanin-rich blue potato meals protect against polychlorinated biphenyl-mediated disruption of short-chain fatty acid production and gut microbiota profiles in a simulated human digestion model. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1130841. [PMID: 37324735 PMCID: PMC10266533 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1130841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are ubiquitous environmental pollutants associated with a wide variety of adverse human health outcomes. PCB 126 and PCB 153 are among the most prevalent congeners associated with human exposure. Emerging studies have suggested that PCB exposure leads to lower gut microbial diversity although their effects on microbial production of health promoting short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) has been scarcely studied. Blue potatoes are rich in anthocyanins (ACNs), which is a class of polyphenols that promote the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria such as Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus and increase the generation of SCFAs. A batch-culture, pH-controlled, stirred system containing human fecal microbial communities was utilized to assess whether human gut microbiota composition and SCFA production are affected by: (a) PCB 126 and PCB 153 exposure; and (b) ACN-rich digests in the presence and absence of the PCB congeners. Methods Anthocyanin-rich blue potato meals (11.03 g) were digested over 12 h with and without PCB 126 (0.5 mM) and PCB 153 (0.5 mM) using an in vitro simulated gut digestion model involving upper gastrointestinal digestion followed by metabolism by human fecal microbiota. Fecal digests were collected for analysis of gut microbial and SCFA profiles. Results Polychlorinated biphenyl-exposed fecal samples showed a significant (p < 0.05) decrease in species richness and a significantly (p < 0.05) different microbial community structure. PCB treatment was associated with an increased (p < 0.05) relative abundance of Akkermansia, Eggerthella, and Bifidobacterium and a decreased (p < 0.05) relative abundance of Veillonella, Streptococcus, and Holdemanella. ACN digests counteracted the altered abundances of Akkermansia and Bifidobacterium seen with the PCB treatment. PCB exposure was associated with a significant (p < 0.05) decrease in total SCFA and acetate concentrations. ACN digests were associated with significantly (p < 0.05) higher SCFA and acetate concentrations in the presence and absence of PCBs. Conclusion Human fecal matter exposed to PCB 126 and PCB 153 led to decreased abundance and altered gut microbiota profiles as well as lowered SCFA and acetate levels. Importantly, this study showed that prebiotic ACN-rich potatoes counteract PCB-mediated disruptions in human gut microbiota profiles and SCFA production.
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- Fang Lu
- School of Human Nutrition, McGill University, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, Canada
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- Energy, Mining and Environment, National Research Council Canada, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- School of Human Nutrition, McGill University, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, Canada
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- School of Human Nutrition, McGill University, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, Canada
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Chi Y, Lin Y, Lu Y, Huang Q, Ye G, Dong S. Gut microbiota dysbiosis correlates with a low-dose PCB126-induced dyslipidemia and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 653:274-282. [PMID: 30412872 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.10.387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2018] [Revised: 10/24/2018] [Accepted: 10/28/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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There is growing evidence that polychlorinated biphenyl 126 (PCB126) not only has adverse effects on host health but also has the ability to shift gut microbiota, which is recently recognized as a crucial factor determining numerous physiological processes. However, the interplay between the gut microbiota and host health remains largely unknown. Herein, adult female C57BL/6 mice were orally exposed to environmentally relevant low-dose of PCB126, at 50 μg/kg body weight once per week for 6 weeks. This study aims to illuminate how PCB126 influences gut microbiota variations and host disorders and to further identify the correlation between the gut microbiota and metabolic markers of host disorders. Obtained results demonstrated that the PCB126 administration induced gut microbiota dysbiosis in mice, with changes both in the gut microbiota constitution and structure. PCB126 administration also simultaneously altered the physiological status of serum and liver, as evaluated by dyslipidemia, liver lipid accumulation and injury, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Importantly, Spearman's correlation analysis suggested that several specific bacterial taxa were positively and significantly related to metabolic markers of the mentioned disorders. Moreover, based on the co-occurrence network map, some of the bacterial taxa may synergistically regulate host physiology. This work provides new insight into the mechanism underlying the interaction between the gut microbiota and host disorders. It is expected that gut microbiota modulation should be another novel way used for the prevention and treatment of PCB126-triggered diseases.
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- Yulang Chi
- Key Lab of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; Center for Excellence in Regional Atmospheric Environment, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Lab of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; Center for Excellence in Regional Atmospheric Environment, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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- Key Lab of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; Center for Excellence in Regional Atmospheric Environment, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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- Key Lab of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; Center for Excellence in Regional Atmospheric Environment, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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- Key Lab of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; Center for Excellence in Regional Atmospheric Environment, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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- Key Lab of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; Center for Excellence in Regional Atmospheric Environment, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China.
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Suzuki T, Yamazaki K, Shinoda T, Shirai M, Yoshikawa H, Noguchi Y, Ito T, Ishii Y, Takizawa T, Morita H. Excretion of 3,3’,4,4’,5-Pentachlorobiphenyl (PCB126) from Rat Liver Following Oral Administration of Lactobacillus reuteri and Lactobacillus acidophilus. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH 2014. [DOI: 10.3136/fstr.20.821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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