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Evirgen Ş, Kahraman EN, Korcan SE, Yıldırım B, Şimşek AT, Aydın B, Ünal M. Intake of probiotics as an option for reducing oral and prosthetic microbiota: A clinical study. J Prosthet Dent 2024:S0022-3913(24)00470-0. [PMID: 39174381 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2024.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM The accumulation of microorganisms on complete dentures has adverse effects on general health. Precautions should be taken to prevent colonization by these harmful pathogens, but whether an intake of probiotics effectively reduces microbiota is unclear. PURPOSE The purpose of this clinical study was to examine the effectiveness of probiotics against the microbial colonization of dentures and the oral regions. MATERIAL AND METHODS Sixty-one edentulous participants with dentures were recruited, and samples were collected from the palate, cheek, tongue, and denture surface using sterile erasers before and after applying probiotics containing Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus casei, and Bifidobacterium bifidum. The count of bacterial species in the original culture was calculated by multiplying the number of colonies by the dilution factor of cells per mL [log10 (CFU/mL)] for different media. Spread plating was used to colonize in vitro. A Wilcoxon test was used to compare the groups according to time reveal. Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests were performed to compare the values in the various regions studied (α=.05). RESULTS A statistical difference in microbial count was found before and after probiotic intake (P<.05). For each medium, the microbial count values were statistically lower on the tongue, palate, dentures, and cheek after probiotic intake (P<.05), except for in malt medium on dentures (P>.05). CONCLUSIONS Probiotics reduced the microbial count in the oral region and showed promising results for oral health and denture hygiene. Since the oral microbiota has among the highest levels of species diversity in the human body, further studies are needed.
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- Şehrazat Evirgen
- Professor and Department Head, Department of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Usak, Usak, Turkey
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Istinye University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Professor, Health Services Vocational School Medical Laboratory Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Usak, Usak, Turkey
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- Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Usak, Usak, Turkey
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Usak, Usak, Turkey.
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- Research Assistant, Health Services Vocational School Medical Laboratory Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Usak, Usak, Turkey
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- Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Usak, Usak, Turkey
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Lee MK, Chen IH, Hsu IL, Tsai WH, Lee TY, Jhong JH, Liu BC, Huang TY, Lin FK, Chang WW, Wu JH. The impact of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei GMNL-143 toothpaste on gingivitis and oral microbiota in adults: a randomized, double-blind, crossover, placebo-controlled trial. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:477. [PMID: 38643116 PMCID: PMC11031891 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04251-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study examines the oral health benefits of heat-killed Lacticaseibacillus paracasei GMNL-143, particularly its potential in oral microbiota alterations and gingivitis improvement. METHODS We assessed GMNL-143's in vitro interactions with oral pathogens and its ability to prevent pathogen adherence to gingival cells. A randomized, double-blind, crossover clinical trial was performed on gingivitis patients using GMNL-143 toothpaste or placebo for four weeks, followed by a crossover after a washout. RESULTS GMNL-143 showed coaggregation with oral pathogens in vitro, linked to its surface layer protein. In patients, GMNL-143 toothpaste lowered the gingival index and reduced Streptococcus mutans in crevicular fluid. A positive relationship was found between Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and gingival index changes, and a negative one between Campylobacter and gingival index changes in plaque. CONCLUSION GMNL-143 toothpaste may shift oral bacterial composition towards a healthier state, suggesting its potential in managing mild to moderate gingivitis. TRIAL REGISTRATION ID NCT04190485 ( https://clinicaltrials.gov/ ); 09/12/2019, retrospective registration.
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- Min-Kang Lee
- Department of Dentistry, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, No.100, Shih-Chuan 1st Road, Sanmin Dist, Kaohsiung City, 807378, Taiwan
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- Department of Dentistry, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, No.100, Shih-Chuan 1st Road, Sanmin Dist, Kaohsiung City, 807378, Taiwan
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- Research and Development Department, GenMont Biotech Incorporation, Tainan City, 741014, Taiwan
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- Research and Development Department, GenMont Biotech Incorporation, Tainan City, 741014, Taiwan
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- Institute of Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 300193, Taiwan
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan City, 320315, Taiwan
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- Research and Development Department, GenMont Biotech Incorporation, Tainan City, 741014, Taiwan
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- Research and Development Department, GenMont Biotech Incorporation, Tainan City, 741014, Taiwan
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- Research and Development Department, GenMont Biotech Incorporation, Tainan City, 741014, Taiwan
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- Departement of Biomedical Sciences, Chung Shan Medical University, No. 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo N. Rd, Taichung City, 402306, Taiwan.
- Department of Medical Research, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung City, 402306, Taiwan.
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- Department of Dentistry, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, No.100, Shih-Chuan 1st Road, Sanmin Dist, Kaohsiung City, 807378, Taiwan.
- Department of Oral Hygiene, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, 807378, Taiwan.
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Adhikary T, Panda A, Mishra P, Kumar H, Bhuyan L, Behera SS, Nivedita S. Unveiling the In Vitro Anti-Biofilm Potential of Lactobacillus rhamnosus Against Saliva-Based Pathogens: A Gender-Age-Area Specific Study. JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES 2024; 16:S1764-S1770. [PMID: 38882794 PMCID: PMC11174302 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1185_23] [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: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Probiotics, like lactobacilli and bifidobacteria, benefit health by populating the digestive system, which houses numerous microbial species. Studies demonstrate their ability to inhibit biofilm formation, crucial in preventing oral conditions like dental caries. Our research evaluated a probiotic strain's anti-biofilm efficacy against oral pathogens in 45 individuals' saliva, alongside its biofilm-forming potential. Analysis revealed significant biofilm inhibition in 36 samples. Comparisons based on age, gender, and geography further supported these findings. We propose further exploration of probiotics tailored to specific demographics to enhance oral health outcomes, suggesting a promising avenue for preventing oral microbial diseases.
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- Tamanna Adhikary
- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Opposite Super Speciality Building, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Campus-5, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Campus-5, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Campus-5, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Campus-5, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, KIIT School of Biotechnology, Campus 11, KIIT University, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, KIIT School of Biotechnology, Campus 11, KIIT University, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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Liu H, Yu Y, Dong A, Elsabahy M, Yang Y, Gao H. Emerging strategies for combating Fusobacterium nucleatum in colorectal cancer treatment: Systematic review, improvements and future challenges. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2024; 4:20230092. [PMID: 38854496 PMCID: PMC10867388 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20230092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is generally characterized by a high prevalence of Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum), a spindle-shaped, Gram-negative anaerobe pathogen derived from the oral cavity. This tumor-resident microorganism has been closely correlated with the occurrence, progression, chemoresistance and immunosuppressive microenvironment of CRC. Furthermore, F. nucleatum can specifically colonize CRC tissues through adhesion on its surface, forming biofilms that are highly resistant to commonly used antibiotics. Accordingly, it is crucial to develop efficacious non-antibiotic approaches to eradicate F. nucleatum and its biofilms for CRC treatment. In recent years, various antimicrobial strategies, such as natural extracts, inorganic chemicals, organic chemicals, polymers, inorganic-organic hybrid materials, bacteriophages, probiotics, and vaccines, have been proposed to combat F. nucleatum and F. nucleatum biofilms. This review summarizes the latest advancements in anti-F. nucleatum research, elucidates the antimicrobial mechanisms employed by these systems, and discusses the benefits and drawbacks of each antimicrobial technology. Additionally, this review also provides an outlook on the antimicrobial specificity, potential clinical implications, challenges, and future improvements of these antimicrobial strategies in the treatment of CRC.
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- Hongyu Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane ProcessesSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringTiangong UniversityTianjinP. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane ProcessesSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringTiangong UniversityTianjinP. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringInner Mongolia UniversityHohhotP. R. China
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- Department of PharmaceuticsFaculty of PharmacyAssiut UniversityAssiutEgypt
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- International Joint Research Laboratory of Nano‐Micro Architecture ChemistryCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchunP. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane ProcessesSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringTiangong UniversityTianjinP. R. China
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Chen JF, Hsia KC, Kuo YW, Chen SH, Huang YY, Li CM, Hsu YC, Tsai SY, Ho HH. Safety Assessment and Probiotic Potential Comparison of Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis BLI-02, Lactobacillus plantarum LPL28, Lactobacillus acidophilus TYCA06, and Lactobacillus paracasei ET-66. Nutrients 2023; 16:126. [PMID: 38201957 PMCID: PMC10780348 DOI: 10.3390/nu16010126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis BLI-02, Lactobacillus paracasei ET-66, Lactobacillus plantarum LPL28, and Lactobacillus acidophilus TYCA06, isolated from healthy breast milk, miso, and the healthy human gut, were assessed for safety in this study. BLI-02, LPL28, TYCA06, and ET-66 exhibited no antibiotic resistance and mutagenic activity in the Ames test at the highest dosage (5000 μg/plate). No genotoxicity was observed in micronucleus and chromosomal aberration assays in rodent spermatogonia at the maximum dosage of 10 g/kg body weight (BW). No acute and sub-chronic toxicity occurred in mice and rats at the maximum tested dosage of 10 g/kg BW and 1.5 g/kg BW, respectively. The lyophilized powder of these strains survived a low pH and high bile salt environment, adhering strongly to Caco-2 cells. Unique antimicrobial activities were noted in these strains, with BLI-02 demonstrating the best growth inhibition against Vibrio parahaemolyticus, LPL28 exhibiting the best growth inhibition against Helicobacter pylori, and ET-66 showing the best growth inhibition against Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans. Based on the present study, the lyophilized powder of these four strains appears to be a safe probiotic supplement at tested dosages. It should be applicable for clinical or healthcare applications.
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- Jui-Fen Chen
- Research Product Department, R&D Center, Glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan City 744, Taiwan; (J.-F.C.); (K.-C.H.); (Y.-Y.H.); (C.-M.L.); (Y.-C.H.); (S.-Y.T.)
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- Research Product Department, R&D Center, Glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan City 744, Taiwan; (J.-F.C.); (K.-C.H.); (Y.-Y.H.); (C.-M.L.); (Y.-C.H.); (S.-Y.T.)
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- Functional Investigation Department, R&D Center, Glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan City 744, Taiwan;
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- Process Department, R&D Center, Glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan City 744, Taiwan;
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- Research Product Department, R&D Center, Glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan City 744, Taiwan; (J.-F.C.); (K.-C.H.); (Y.-Y.H.); (C.-M.L.); (Y.-C.H.); (S.-Y.T.)
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- Research Product Department, R&D Center, Glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan City 744, Taiwan; (J.-F.C.); (K.-C.H.); (Y.-Y.H.); (C.-M.L.); (Y.-C.H.); (S.-Y.T.)
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- Research Product Department, R&D Center, Glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan City 744, Taiwan; (J.-F.C.); (K.-C.H.); (Y.-Y.H.); (C.-M.L.); (Y.-C.H.); (S.-Y.T.)
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- Research Product Department, R&D Center, Glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan City 744, Taiwan; (J.-F.C.); (K.-C.H.); (Y.-Y.H.); (C.-M.L.); (Y.-C.H.); (S.-Y.T.)
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- Research Product Department, R&D Center, Glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan City 744, Taiwan; (J.-F.C.); (K.-C.H.); (Y.-Y.H.); (C.-M.L.); (Y.-C.H.); (S.-Y.T.)
- Functional Investigation Department, R&D Center, Glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan City 744, Taiwan;
- Process Department, R&D Center, Glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan City 744, Taiwan;
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Sakata S, Sakamaki Y, Yuki M, Sugaya T, Hirota T. Screening of heat-killed lactic acid bacteria based on inhibitory activity against oral bacteria and effects of oral administration of heat-killed Ligilactobacillus salivarius CP3365 on periodontal health in healthy participants: a double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. J Oral Microbiol 2023; 15:2250649. [PMID: 37649969 PMCID: PMC10464545 DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2023.2250649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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Objectives The aims of this study were to select heat-killed lactic acid bacteria (HKL) with antibiotic activity and investigate the efficacy of this bacteria in maintaining periodontal parameters in healthy participants. Materials and methods An in vitro evaluation was conducted to assess the inhibitory efficacy of lactic acid bacteria against Porphyromonas gingivalis and Fusobacterium nucleatum subsp. nucleatum. The effects of HKL administration on various parameters (plaque control record, bleeding on probing, and probing pocket depth) were assessed in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Participants in the test and placebo groups (n = 32) consumed oral tablets containing placebo or HKL daily for 8 weeks. Oral bacteria in supra-plaque and saliva were identified using 16S rRNA gene community profiling analysis. Results Heat-killed Ligilactobacillus salivarius CP3365 significantly (p < 0.05) decreased the viability of oral bacteria and was selected for clinical trials. Administration of HKL CP3365 significantly (p < 0.05) inhibited increases in each parameter. No changes in the relative abundance of P. gingivalis or F. nucleatum subsp. nucleatum were detected by HKL CP3365, but the relative abundance of oral bacteria (genera Porphyromonas, Fusobacterium, and Haemophilus) was significantly (p < 0.05) decreased. Conclusion HKL CP3365 effectively inhibited oral bacteria growth and was useful for maintaining periodontal health. Clinical Trial Registration [https://www.umin.ac.jp/ctr/index.htm], identifier [UMIN000045656].
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- Shinji Sakata
- Core Technology Laboratories, Asahi Quality & Innovations, Ltd, Moriya-Shi, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Core Technology Laboratories, Asahi Quality & Innovations, Ltd, Moriya-Shi, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Core Technology Laboratories, Asahi Quality & Innovations, Ltd, Moriya-Shi, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Periodontology & Endodontology Department of Oral Health Science Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Core Technology Laboratories, Asahi Quality & Innovations, Ltd, Moriya-Shi, Ibaraki, Japan
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Wuri G, Liu F, Sun Z, Fang B, Zhao W, Hung WL, Liu WH, Zhang X, Wang R, Wu F, Zhao L, Zhang M. Lactobacillus paracasei ET-22 and derived postbiotics reduce halitosis and modulate oral microbiome dysregulation - a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Food Funct 2023; 14:7335-7346. [PMID: 37493204 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo02271d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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Oral microbial dysbiosis is the primary etiologic factor for halitosis and may be the critical preventive target for halitosis. This study included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effects of Lactobacillus paracasei ET-22 live and heat-killed bacteria on halitosis and the related oral microbiome. 68 halitosis subjects were divided into placebo, ET-22 live (ET-22.L) and ET-22 heat-killed (ET-22.HK) groups. Subjects took different lozenges three times a day for 4 weeks and underwent saliva collection and assessment of breath volatile sulfur compound (VSC) levels at the beginning and end of the intervention. Salivary volatile organic compounds were measured using HS-SPME-GC/MS, and the microbiome profile was determined by 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing. A positive decrease in breath volatile sulfur compound (VSC) levels was observed in the means of both ET-22.L and ET-22.HK groups after 4 weeks of intervention, being more marked in the ET-22.L group (p = 0.0148). Moreover, ET-22.L and ET-22.HK intervention remarkably changed the composition of total salivary volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and aroma-active VOCs. Key undesirable VOCs, such as indole, pyridine, nonanoic acid, benzothiazole, and valeric acid, were significantly reduced. Meanwhile, ET-22.L or ET-22.HK also altered the taxonomic composition of the salivary microbiome. The halitosis pathogens Rothia and Streptococcus were significantly reduced in the ET-22.HK group and the pathogenic Solobacterium and Peptostreptococcus were significantly inhibited in the ET-22.L group. Collectively, our study suggests that both ET-22.L and ET-22.HK can significantly inhibit the production of undesirable odor compounds in subjects with halitosis, which may be related to the changes of the oral microbiome.
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- Guna Wuri
- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100024, China.
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- Inner Mongolia Dairy Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd., Hohhot 010100, China
- Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd., Hohhot 010100, China
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- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100024, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Inner Mongolia Dairy Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd., Hohhot 010100, China
- Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd., Hohhot 010100, China
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- Inner Mongolia Dairy Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd., Hohhot 010100, China
- Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd., Hohhot 010100, China
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- Inner Mongolia Dairy Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd., Hohhot 010100, China
- Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd., Hohhot 010100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
- Beijing Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100024, China.
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Chen JF, Ou-Yang MC, Hsia KC, Li CM, Yeh YT, Ho HH. A Three-Arm, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety of Lactobacillus salivarius AP-32 and Bifidobacterium animalis CP-9 Used Individually in Healthy Infants. Nutrients 2023; 15:3426. [PMID: 37571365 PMCID: PMC10421338 DOI: 10.3390/nu15153426] [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] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Probiotics are considered safe and beneficial to human health. However, the safety of Lactobacillus salivarius AP-32 and Bifidobacterium animalis CP-9 in infants has not been confirmed. This study was to assess the safety of long-term oral administration of L. salivarius AP-32 and B. animalis CP-9 in healthy infants compared with placebo. A three-arm, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted in healthy, full-term infants. Eighty-eight infants between 7 days and 2 months (60 ± 7 days) of age were selected and randomized to treatment with L. salivarius AP-32, B. animalis CP-9 or placebo for 4 months. The unblinding indicated subjects were randomized to receive B. animalis CP-9 (N = 28), L. salivarius AP-32 (N = 29), or placebo (N = 31). A total of 76 infants completed the 4-month treatment with fully compliance. The primary outcome was weight gain, with no significant difference in infant weight at 4 months when comparing AP-32 or CP-9 group with the placebo group, either. The head circumference and recumbent length of the CP-9 group were not significantly different from those of the placebo group. The recumbent length of the AP-32 group was slightly lower than that in the placebo group at month 4, but there was no difference between the two groups in head circumference. Overall, the growth trend of all treatments was similar without significant difference. Furthermore, there were no apparent differences between each group in digestive tolerance, the occurrence of adverse events, crying/fussing time and episodes, alpha diversity, and beta diversity. The CP-9 group showed a significant increase in the abundance of the Bacteroides genus, while the AP-32 group demonstrated a significant increase in the abundance of the Lactobacillus genus when comparing the two probiotic groups. Our study findings indicate that the oral administration of both AP-32 and CP-9 strains has a positive impact on the maintenance of a healthy gut flora in infants. Long-term use of L. salivarius AP-32 or B. animalis CP-9 is safe for infants from 7 days to 6 months of age.
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- Jui-Fen Chen
- Department of Research and Design, Glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan 744, Taiwan; (J.-F.C.); (K.-C.H.); (C.-M.L.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan;
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- Department of Research and Design, Glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan 744, Taiwan; (J.-F.C.); (K.-C.H.); (C.-M.L.)
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- Department of Research and Design, Glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan 744, Taiwan; (J.-F.C.); (K.-C.H.); (C.-M.L.)
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- Aging and Disease Prevention Research Center, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 831, Taiwan;
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 831, Taiwan
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- Department of Research and Design, Glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan 744, Taiwan; (J.-F.C.); (K.-C.H.); (C.-M.L.)
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Growth Conditions Influence Lactobacillus Cell-Free Supernatant Impact on Viability, Biofilm Formation, and Co-Aggregation of the Oral Periodontopathogens Fusobacterium nucleatum and Porphyromonas gingivalis. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11030859. [PMID: 36979838 PMCID: PMC10045872 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11030859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Fusobacterium nucleatum and Porphyromonas gingivalis human periodontopathogens play a leading part in oral squamous cell carcinoma through cell proliferation, invasion, and persistent inflammation promotion and maintenance. To explore how the activity of Lactobacillus-derived cell-free supernatants (CFSs) can be influenced by growth medium components, CFSs were produced both in the standard MRS and the novel animal-derivative-free “Terreno Industriale Lattobacilli” (TIL) media, and in vitro screened for the containment of F. nucleatum and P. gingivalis both single and co-cultured and also for the interference on their co-aggregation. The viability assay demonstrated that the Limosilactobacillus reuteri LRE11 and Ligilactobacillus salivarius LS03 MRS-produced CFSs were significantly more effective against single and co-cultured pathogens. All the other CFSs significantly improved their efficacy when produced in TIL. Both MRS- and TIL-produced CFSs significantly inhibited the single and co-cultured pathogen biofilm formation. Only Levilactobacillus brevis LBR01 CFS in MRS specifically reduced F. nucleatum and P. gingivalis co-aggregation, while viable LBR01, LS03, and LRE11 in MRS significantly co-aggregated with the pathogens, but only LS03 cultivated in TIL improved this effect. This work paves the way to better consider environmental growth conditions when screening for probiotic and postbiotic efficacy as crucial to pathogen aggregation, adhesion to the host’s niches, and exclusion.
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Song D, Wang X, Ma Y, Liu NN, Wang H. Beneficial insights into postbiotics against colorectal cancer. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1111872. [PMID: 36969804 PMCID: PMC10036377 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1111872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent and life-threatening cancer types with limited therapeutic options worldwide. Gut microbiota has been recognized as the pivotal determinant in maintaining gastrointestinal (GI) tract homeostasis, while dysbiosis of gut microbiota contributes to CRC development. Recently, the beneficial role of postbiotics, a new concept in describing microorganism derived substances, in CRC has been uncovered by various studies. However, a comprehensive characterization of the molecular identity, mechanism of action, or routes of administration of postbiotics, particularly their role in CRC, is still lacking. In this review, we outline the current state of research toward the beneficial effects of gut microbiota derived postbiotics against CRC, which will represent the key elements of future precision-medicine approaches in the development of novel therapeutic strategies targeting gut microbiota to improve treatment outcomes in CRC.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Center for Single-Cell Omics, School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Center for Single-Cell Omics, School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Gayathiri R, Jayachandra MY, Aruna CN, Bhat P, Arumugam PM. Clinical effects of Bifidobacterium as a probiotic on oral health: A systematic review. Dent Res J (Isfahan) 2023. [DOI: 10.4103/1735-3327.372649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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In Vitro Selection of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium Probiotic Strains for the Management of Oral Pathobiont Infections Associated to Systemic Diseases. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232416163. [PMID: 36555802 PMCID: PMC9787750 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232416163] [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: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The human oral pathobionts Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, Streptococcus mitis and Streptococcus mutans, in dysbiosis-promoting conditions, lead to oral infections, which also represent a threat to human systemic health. This scenario may be worsened by antibiotic misuse, which favours multi-drug resistance, making the research on pathogen containment strategies more than crucial. Therefore, we aimed to in vitro select the most promising probiotic strains against oral pathogen growth, viability, biofilm formation, and co-aggregation capacity, employing both the viable probiotics and their cell-free supernatants (CFSs). Interestingly, we also assessed probiotic efficacy against the three-pathogen co-culture, mimicking an environment similar to that in vivo. Overall, the results showed that Lactobacillus CFSs performed better than the Bifidobacterium, highlighting Limosilactobacillus reuteri LRE11, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LR04, Lacticaseibacillus casei LC04, and Limosilactobacillus fermentum LF26 as the most effective strains, opening the chance to deeper investigation of their action and CFS composition. Altogether, the methodologies presented in this study can be used for probiotic efficacy screenings, in order to better focus the research on a viable probiotic, or on its postbiotics, suitable in case of infections.
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Tsai ML, Lin WY, Chen YT, Lin HY, Ho HH, Kuo YW, Lin JH, Huang YY, Wang HS, Chiu HY, Lin HC. Adjuvant probiotic Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis CP-9 improve phototherapeutic treatment outcomes in neonatal jaundice among full-term newborns: A randomized double-blind clinical study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31030. [PMID: 36397441 PMCID: PMC9666203 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Probiotics had been used to decreased bilirubin level in neonatal jaundice (NJ) without being further studied mechanism and stratification. The intestinal pathogen Escherichia coli produced β-glucuronidase would increase enterohepatic circulation and elevate serum bilirubin levels (SBLs) which might worsen the disease process of NJ. STUDY OBJECTIVE We hypothesized that some probiotics could decrease bilirubin level through inhibiting the growth of E. coli. It's assumed that adjuvant probiotic intervention might accelerate the phototherapy for NJ and alleviate the severity of the NJ. Besides, it's further study the efficacy of the probiotic intervention in NJ among the full-term and preterm newborns. MATERIALS AND METHODS Firstly, the Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis CP-9 was screened for its anti-E. coli activity. Then, it was orally administered to newborns with NJ in combination with conventional phototherapy (wavelength 425-457 nm) to determine its efficacy. 83 neonatal patients whose serum bilirubinemia was at a concentration of ≥ 15 mg/dL were participated the double-blind randomized trial and conducted in the neonatal ward of China Medical University Children's Hospital (CMUCH, Taichung, Taiwan). The test was conducted in 2 groups: experimental group: phototherapy + B. animalis subsp. lactis CP-9 (n = 43; 5 × 109 CFU/capsule) and control group: phototherapy + placebo (n = 40). The SBL and total phototherapy duration were measured. RESULTS The experimental group showed improved serum bilirubin decline rate (-0.16 ± 0.02 mg/dL/h; P = .009, 95% CI -0.12 to -0.2), particularly in the first 24 hour of in-hospital care, and reduced total phototherapy duration (44.82 ± 3.23 h; P = .011, 95% CI: 51.3-38.2) compared with the control group. Especially, probiotics had a significant therapeutic effect (serum bilirubin decline rate: -0.18 ± 0.02 mg/dL/h, 95% CI -0.12 to -0.23, P = .014; phototherapy duration: 43.17 ± 22.72 h, 95% CI 51.9-34.3, P = .019) in the low-risk subgroup (full-term newborns). CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, B. animalis subsp. lactis CP-9 synergistically improves treatment outcomes of NJ during in-hospital phototherapy including reduced total phototherapy duration and improved serum bilirubin decline rate, particularly in full-term newborns.
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- Ming-Luen Tsai
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, China Medical University Children’s Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Research and Development Department, Glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, China Medical University Children’s Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, China Medical University Children’s Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Research and Development Department, Glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan, Taiwan
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- Research and Development Department, Glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan, Taiwan
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- Research and Development Department, Glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan, Taiwan
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- Research and Development Department, Glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan, Taiwan
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- Research and Development Department, Glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, China Medical University Children’s Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- *Correspondence: Hung-Chih Lin and Hsiao-Yu Chiu, Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, China Medical University Children’s Hospital, China Medical University, No. 2, Yude Rd., North Dist., Taichung City 404, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (e-mail: ; )
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, China Medical University Children’s Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Asia University Hospital, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
- *Correspondence: Hung-Chih Lin and Hsiao-Yu Chiu, Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, China Medical University Children’s Hospital, China Medical University, No. 2, Yude Rd., North Dist., Taichung City 404, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (e-mail: ; )
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Wang Y, Liu Z, Chen Q, Yi L, Xu Z, Cai M, Qin J, Zhang Y, Du G, Hong J, Guo X, Liu C. Isolation and characterization of novel Fusobacterium nucleatum bacteriophages. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:945315. [PMID: 36406437 PMCID: PMC9670143 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.945315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Fusobacterium nucleatum is a strictly anaerobic, Gram-negative bacterial species that is a member of the commensal flora in the oral cavity and gut. Recent studies suggested that the increase of abundance is associated with the development of various diseases, among which colorectal cancer is of the biggest concerns. Phage therapy is regarded as a potential approach to control the number of F. nucleatum, which may contribute to the prevention and treatment of related diseases. In this study, we isolated five isolates of bacteriophage targeting F. nucleatum. The morphological, biological, genomic and functional characteristics of five bacteriophages were investigated. Transmission electron microscopy revealed that JD-Fnp1 ~ JD-Fnp5 are all myoviruses. The size of the JD-Fnp1 ~ JD-Fnp5 genomes was 180,066 bp (JD-Fnp1), 41,329 bp (JD-Fnp2), 38,962 bp (JD-Fnp3), 180,231 bp (JD-Fnp4), and 41,353 bp (JD-Fnp5) respectively. The biological features including pH and heat stability, host range, growth characteristics of JD-Fnp1 ~ JD-Fnp5 displayed different patterns. Among them, JD-Fnp4 is considered to have the greatest clinical application value. The identification and characterization of JD-Fnp1 ~ JD-Fnp5 provides a basis for subsequent therapeutic strategy exploration of F. nucleatum-related diseases.
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- Yue Wang
- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Research Institute of Intestinal Diseases, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Global Health, Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral Mucosal Diseases, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Oncogenes and Related Genes, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Shanghai Cancer Institute, Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Global Health, Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, Ministry of Health, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Anti-Tumor Effect of Heat-Killed Bifidobacterium bifidum on Human Gastric Cancer through Akt-p53-Dependent Mitochondrial Apoptosis in Xenograft Models. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23179788. [PMID: 36077182 PMCID: PMC9456556 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23179788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Paraprobiotics, inactivated microbial cells, regulate immune system and exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities in patients with weakened immunity or the elderly. This study evaluated the anti-tumor effects of heat-killed Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus on human gastric cancer MKN1 cells in vitro and in vivo in xenograft animal models. First, cytotoxicity and apoptosis in MKN1 cells of 11 different heat-killed Bifidobacterium or Lactobacillus strains were examined using the MTT assay or flow cytometry, respectively. Then, BALB/c nude mice xenograft animal models were implanted with human gastric cancer MKN1 cells and orally administered a selected single or a mixture of heat-killed bacterial strains to investigate their inhibitory effect on tumor growth. In addition, the expression of p-Akt, p53, Bax, Bak, cleaved caspase-9, -3, and PARP in the tumor tissues was analyzed using Western blotting assay or immunohistochemistry staining. The results show that heat-killed B. bifidum MG731 (MG731), L. reuteri MG5346 (MG5346), and L. rhamnosus MG5200 (MG5200) induced relatively greater apoptosis than other strains in MKN1 cells. Oral administration of a single dose or a mixture of MG731, MG5346, or MG5200 significantly delayed tumor growth, and MG731 had the most effective anti-tumor effect in the xenograft model. Protein expression of p-Akt, p53, Bax, cleaved caspase-3 and -9, and PARP in tumors derived from the xenograft model correlated with the results of the immunohistochemistry staining.
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Zubri NSM, Ramasamy K, Rahman NZA. Characterization and potential oral probiotic properties of Lactobacillus plantarum FT 12 and Lactobacillus brevis FT 6 isolated from Malaysian fermented food. Arch Oral Biol 2022; 143:105515. [PMID: 36084351 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2022.105515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to characterise the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from local Malaysian fermented foods with oral probiotics properties. DESIGN The LAB strains isolated from Malaysian fermented foods, Lactobacillus brevis FT 6 and Lactobacillus plantarum FT 12, were assessed for their antimicrobial properties against Porphyromonas gingivalis ATCC 33277 via disc diffusion assay. Anti-biofilm properties were determined by treating the overnight P. gingivalis ATCC 33277 biofilm with different concentrations of LAB cell-free supernatant (LAB CFS). Quantification of biofilm was carried out by measuring the optical density of stained biofilm. The ability of L. brevis FT 6 and L. plantarum FT 12 to tolerate salivary amylase was also investigated. Acid production with different sugars was carried out by pH measurement and screening for potential antimicrobial organic acid by disc diffusion assay of neutralised probiotics CFS samples. In this study, L. rhamnosus ATCC 7469, a commercial strain was used to compare the efficacy of the isolated strain with the commercial strain. RESULTS Lactobacillus brevis FT 6 and L. plantarum FT 12 possess antimicrobial activity against P. gingivalis with inhibition diameters of more than 10 mm, and the results were comparable with L. rhamnosus ATCC 7469. The MIC and MBC assay results for all tested strains were recorded to be 25 µl/µl concentration. All LAB CFS reduced biofilm formation proportionally to the CFS concentration and tolerated salivary amylase with more than 50% viability. Overnight cultures of all lactic acid bacteria strains showed a pH reduction and neutralised CFS of all lactic acid bacteria strains did not show any inhibition towards P. gingivalis. CONCLUSIONS These results indicate that the isolated probiotics have the potential as probiotics to be used as a supportive oral health treatment, especially against a periodontal pathogen, P. gingivalis.
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Lawrence GW, McCarthy N, Walsh CJ, Kunyoshi TM, Lawton EM, O’Connor PM, Begley M, Cotter PD, Guinane CM. Effect of a bacteriocin-producing Streptococcus salivarius on the pathogen Fusobacterium nucleatum in a model of the human distal colon. Gut Microbes 2022; 14:2100203. [PMID: 35877697 PMCID: PMC9318236 DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2022.2100203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The gut microbiome is a vast reservoir of microbes, some of which produce antimicrobial peptides called bacteriocins that may inhibit specific bacteria associated with disease. Fusobacterium nucleatum is an emerging human bacterial pathogen associated with gastrointestinal diseases including colorectal cancer (CRC). In this study, fecal samples of healthy donors were screened for potential bacteriocin-producing probiotics with antimicrobial activity against F. nucleatum. A novel isolate, designated as Streptococcus salivarius DPC6993 demonstrated a narrow-spectrum of antimicrobial activity against F. nucleatum in vitro. In silico analysis of the S. salivarius DPC6993 genome revealed the presence of genes involved in the production of the bacteriocins salivaricin A5 and salivaricin B. After 6 h in a colon fermentation model, there was a significant drop in the number of F. nucleatum in samples that had been simultaneously inoculated with S. salivarius DPC6993 + F. nucleatum DSM15643 compared to those inoculated with F. nucleatum DSM15643 alone (mean ± SD: 9243.3 ± 3408.4 vs 29688.9 ± 4993.9 copies/μl). Furthermore, 16S rRNA amplicon analysis revealed a significant difference in the mean relative abundances of Fusobacterium between samples inoculated with both S. salivarius DPC6993 and F. nucleatum DSM15643 (0.05%) and F. nucleatum DSM15643 only (0.32%). Diversity analysis indicated minimal impact exerted by S. salivarius DPC6993 on the surrounding microbiota. Overall, this study highlights the ability of a natural gut bacterium to target a bacterial pathogen associated with CRC. The specific targeting of CRC-associated pathogens by biotherapeutics may ultimately reduce the risk of CRC development and positively impact CRC outcomes.
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- Garreth W. Lawrence
- Department of Biological Sciences, Munster Technological University, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Munster Technological University, Cork, Ireland
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- Food Biosciences, Teagasc Food Research Centre Moorepark, Cork, Ireland,VistaMilk SFI Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Cork, Ireland
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- Food Biosciences, Teagasc Food Research Centre Moorepark, Cork, Ireland,VistaMilk SFI Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Munster Technological University, Cork, Ireland
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- Food Biosciences, Teagasc Food Research Centre Moorepark, Cork, Ireland,VistaMilk SFI Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Cork, Ireland,Paul D. Cotter Food Biosciences, Teagasc Food Research Centre Moorepark, APC Microbiome Ireland, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Munster Technological University, Cork, Ireland,CONTACT Caitriona M. Guinane Department of Biological Sciences, Munster Technological University, Cork, Ireland
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Wu F, Fang B, Wuri G, Zhao L, Liu F, Zhang M. Metagenomic Analysis Reveals a Mitigating Role for Lactobacillus paracasei and Bifidobacterium animalis in Experimental Periodontitis. Nutrients 2022; 14:2125. [PMID: 35631266 PMCID: PMC9146436 DOI: 10.3390/nu14102125 10.3390/nu14102125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Probiotics have aroused increasing concern as an intervention strategy for periodontitis (PD), but their underlying mechanism of action remains poorly characterized. Regarding the significance of oral microbiota dysbiosis related to PD, we predicted that the preventive activity of probiotics may be influenced by suppressing the bacterial pathogenicity. Herein, we investigated the effects of Lactobacillus paracasei L9 (L9) and Bifidobacterium animalis A6 (A6) on PD using a rat model, and demonstrated a regulatory effect of probiotics on oral flora from a metagenomics perspective. Oral administration of A6 or L9 effectively relieved gingival bleeding, periodontal inflammatory infiltration, and alveolar bone resorption. In addition, A6 or L9 treatment reduced the inflammatory response and increased the expression of anti-inflammatory cytokines, which we expected to ameliorate alveolar bone resorption as mediated by the receptor activator of the nuclear factor-κB ligand/OPG signaling pathway. More importantly, using metagenomic sequencing, we showed that probiotics significantly altered the taxonomic composition of the subgingival microbiome, and reduced the relative proportions of pathogenic bacterial genera such as Streptococcus, Fusobacterium, Veillonella, and Escherichia. Both probiotics significantly inhibited levels of bacterial virulence factors related to adherence, invasion, exoenzyme, and complement protease functions that are strongly correlated with the pathogenesis of PD. Our overall results suggest that A6 and L9 may constitute promising prophylactic agents for PD, and should thus be further explored in the future.
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- Fang Wu
- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100084, China; (F.W.); (G.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China;
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- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100084, China; (F.W.); (G.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China;
- Beijing Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Inner Mongolia Dairy Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd., Hohhot 010110, China;
- Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd., Hohhot 010110, China
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- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100084, China; (F.W.); (G.W.)
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Wu F, Fang B, Wuri G, Zhao L, Liu F, Zhang M. Metagenomic Analysis Reveals a Mitigating Role for Lactobacillus paracasei and Bifidobacterium animalis in Experimental Periodontitis. Nutrients 2022; 14:2125. [PMID: 35631266 PMCID: PMC9146436 DOI: 10.3390/nu14102125+10.3390/nu14102125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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Probiotics have aroused increasing concern as an intervention strategy for periodontitis (PD), but their underlying mechanism of action remains poorly characterized. Regarding the significance of oral microbiota dysbiosis related to PD, we predicted that the preventive activity of probiotics may be influenced by suppressing the bacterial pathogenicity. Herein, we investigated the effects of Lactobacillus paracasei L9 (L9) and Bifidobacterium animalis A6 (A6) on PD using a rat model, and demonstrated a regulatory effect of probiotics on oral flora from a metagenomics perspective. Oral administration of A6 or L9 effectively relieved gingival bleeding, periodontal inflammatory infiltration, and alveolar bone resorption. In addition, A6 or L9 treatment reduced the inflammatory response and increased the expression of anti-inflammatory cytokines, which we expected to ameliorate alveolar bone resorption as mediated by the receptor activator of the nuclear factor-κB ligand/OPG signaling pathway. More importantly, using metagenomic sequencing, we showed that probiotics significantly altered the taxonomic composition of the subgingival microbiome, and reduced the relative proportions of pathogenic bacterial genera such as Streptococcus, Fusobacterium, Veillonella, and Escherichia. Both probiotics significantly inhibited levels of bacterial virulence factors related to adherence, invasion, exoenzyme, and complement protease functions that are strongly correlated with the pathogenesis of PD. Our overall results suggest that A6 and L9 may constitute promising prophylactic agents for PD, and should thus be further explored in the future.
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- Fang Wu
- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100084, China; (F.W.); (G.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China;
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- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100084, China; (F.W.); (G.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China;
- Beijing Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Inner Mongolia Dairy Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd., Hohhot 010110, China;
- Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd., Hohhot 010110, China
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- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100084, China; (F.W.); (G.W.)
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Metagenomic Analysis Reveals a Mitigating Role for Lactobacillus paracasei and Bifidobacterium animalis in Experimental Periodontitis. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14102125. [PMID: 35631266 PMCID: PMC9146436 DOI: 10.3390/nu14102125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Probiotics have aroused increasing concern as an intervention strategy for periodontitis (PD), but their underlying mechanism of action remains poorly characterized. Regarding the significance of oral microbiota dysbiosis related to PD, we predicted that the preventive activity of probiotics may be influenced by suppressing the bacterial pathogenicity. Herein, we investigated the effects of Lactobacillus paracasei L9 (L9) and Bifidobacterium animalis A6 (A6) on PD using a rat model, and demonstrated a regulatory effect of probiotics on oral flora from a metagenomics perspective. Oral administration of A6 or L9 effectively relieved gingival bleeding, periodontal inflammatory infiltration, and alveolar bone resorption. In addition, A6 or L9 treatment reduced the inflammatory response and increased the expression of anti-inflammatory cytokines, which we expected to ameliorate alveolar bone resorption as mediated by the receptor activator of the nuclear factor-κB ligand/OPG signaling pathway. More importantly, using metagenomic sequencing, we showed that probiotics significantly altered the taxonomic composition of the subgingival microbiome, and reduced the relative proportions of pathogenic bacterial genera such as Streptococcus, Fusobacterium, Veillonella, and Escherichia. Both probiotics significantly inhibited levels of bacterial virulence factors related to adherence, invasion, exoenzyme, and complement protease functions that are strongly correlated with the pathogenesis of PD. Our overall results suggest that A6 and L9 may constitute promising prophylactic agents for PD, and should thus be further explored in the future.
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Outside the limits of bacterial viability: postbiotics in the management of periodontitis. Biochem Pharmacol 2022; 201:115072. [PMID: 35513043 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2022.115072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Periodontitis is a major cause of tooth loss in adults worldwide and is caused by an unbalanced oral microbiota in a susceptible host, ultimately leading to tissue breakdown and bone loss. Traditionally, the treatment for periodontitis is scaling and root planing; however, some cases require adjuvant therapy, such as antibiotics administration or surgery. Various factors are involved in the pathogenesis and interact in an unpredictable way, increasing the complexity of the disease and making it difficult to manage. In this context, the administration of probiotics aimed at resolving bacterial dysbiosis and the associated dysregulation of the immune system has been employed in clinical trials with encouraging results. However, the use of viable microorganisms is not risk-free, and immunocompromised patients may develop adverse effects. Therefore, the use of inactivated microbial cells, cell fractions, or soluble products and metabolites of probiotics, known as postbiotics, has gained increasing attention. In this commentary, we present the current literature assessing the impact of postbiotics on the growth and metabolism of periodontal pathogens, as well as on the progression of periodontitis in rodents and humans. We also discuss the limitations of the available data and what the scientific community should consider in order to transfer this innovative therapeutic modality from the bench to the bedside.
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Tsai H, Wang Y, Liao C, Su C, Huang C, Chiu M, Yeh Y. Safety and the probiotic potential of
Bifidobacterium animalis
CP‐9. J Food Sci 2022; 87:2211-2228. [DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Hui‐Yun Tsai
- Department of Nutrition and Health Science Fooyin University Kaohsiung Taiwan
- Aging and Disease Prevention Research Center Fooyin University Kaohsiung Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences and Biotechnology Fooyin University Kaohsiung Taiwan
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- Aging and Disease Prevention Research Center Fooyin University Kaohsiung Taiwan
- Biomed Analysis Center Fooyin University Hospital Pingtung Taiwan
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- Aging and Disease Prevention Research Center Fooyin University Kaohsiung Taiwan
- School of Pharmacy Kaohsiung Medical University Kaohsiung Taiwan
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- Aging and Disease Prevention Research Center Fooyin University Kaohsiung Taiwan
- Ph. D. Program in Environmental and Occupational Medicine College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University and National Health Research Institutes Kaohsiung Taiwan
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- Aging and Disease Prevention Research Center Fooyin University Kaohsiung Taiwan
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences and Biotechnology Fooyin University Kaohsiung Taiwan
- Biomed Analysis Center Fooyin University Hospital Pingtung Taiwan
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- Aging and Disease Prevention Research Center Fooyin University Kaohsiung Taiwan
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences and Biotechnology Fooyin University Kaohsiung Taiwan
- Biomed Analysis Center Fooyin University Hospital Pingtung Taiwan
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Lin CW, Chen YT, Ho HH, Kuo YW, Lin WY, Chen JF, Lin JH, Liu CR, Lin CH, Yeh YT, Chen CW, Huang YF, Hsu CH, Hsieh PS, Yang SF. Impact of the food grade heat-killed probiotic and postbiotic oral lozenges in oral hygiene. Aging (Albany NY) 2022; 14:2221-2238. [PMID: 35236778 PMCID: PMC8954981 DOI: 10.18632/aging.203923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The oral cavity plays a crucial role in food digestion and immune protection. Thus, maintaining oral health is necessary. Postbiotic and heat-killed probiotic cells have shown increased antibacterial potential with stable viability compared with live strains. However, clinical evidence regarding their effect on oral health is insufficient. Therefore, in this study, we tested postbiotic lozenges of Lactobacillus salivarius subsp. salicinius AP-32, L. paracasei ET-66, and L. plantarum LPL28 and heat-killed probiotic lozenges of L. salivarius subsp. salicinius AP-32 and L. paracasei ET-66 for their effect on oral health. In total, 75 healthy individuals were blindly and randomly divided into placebo, postbiotic lozenge, and heat-killed probiotic lozenge groups and were administered the respective lozenge type for 4 weeks. Postbiotic and heat-killed probiotic lozenge groups demonstrated antibacterial activities with a considerable increase in L. salivarius in their oral cavity. Furthermore, their salivary immunoglobulin A, Lactobacillus, and Bifidobacterium increased. Subjective questionnaires completed by the participants indicated that participants in both the experimental groups developed better oral health and intestinal conditions than those in the placebo group. Overall, our study revealed that a food additive in the form of an oral postbiotic or heat-killed probiotic lozenge may effectively enhance oral immunity, inhibit the growth of oral pathogens, and increase the numbers of beneficial oral microbiota.
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- Chiao-Wen Lin
- Institute of Oral Sciences, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Dentistry, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Oral Sciences, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Dentistry, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,School of Dentistry, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Research and Development Department, Bioflag Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan, Taiwan
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- Research and Development Department, Bioflag Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan, Taiwan
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- Research and Development Department, Bioflag Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan, Taiwan
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- Research and Development Department, Bioflag Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan, Taiwan
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- Research and Development Department, Bioflag Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan, Taiwan
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- Research and Development Department, Bioflag Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan, Taiwan
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- Research and Development Department, Bioflag Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan, Taiwan
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- Aging and Disease Prevention Research Center, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Research and Development Department, Bioflag Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan, Taiwan
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- Research and Development Department, Bioflag Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan, Taiwan
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- Research and Development Department, Bioflag Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan, Taiwan
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- Research and Development Department, Bioflag Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Research, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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Kim SJ, Kang CH, Kim GH, Cho H. Anti-Tumor Effects of Heat-Killed L. reuteri MG5346 and L. casei MG4584 against Human Colorectal Carcinoma through Caspase-9-Dependent Apoptosis in Xenograft Model. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10030533. [PMID: 35336106 PMCID: PMC8948760 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10030533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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In this study, we examined the anti-tumor effects of heat-killed Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus strains on human colorectal carcinoma RKO cells in in vitro and in vivo xenograft models. First, the cytotoxic and apoptotic effects of 11 different strains were examined using an MTT assay and flow cytometry, respectively. Then, xenograft BALB/c nude mice were implanted with RKO cells and orally administered with single or mixed heat-killed bacterial strains to examine their inhibitory effects on tumor growth. Additionally, the levels of cleaved caspase-9, -3, and -7 and PARP in tumor tissues were analyzed using Western blotting or immunohistochemistry staining. The results showed that RKO cells were highly susceptible to heat-killed B. bifidum MG731 and L. reuteri MG5346 and that L. casei MG4584 induced apoptosis to a greater extent than other strains. The oral administration of individual MG731, MG5346, or MG4584 significantly delayed tumor growth, and mixtures of MG5346 and MG4584 or MG731, MG5346, and MG4584 synergistically inhibited the tumor growth in the xenograft model. The expression of cleaved caspase-3, -7, and -9 and PARP in the tumor tissues was increased in Western blotting, and the expression of cleaved caspase-3 and PARP in immunohistochemistry staining was also increased. Therefore, we suggest that the use of the combination of MG5346 and MG4584 as parabiotics could effectively inhibit the growth of colorectal cancer.
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- Suk-Jin Kim
- Department of Bio-Health Convergence Major, Duksung Women’s University, Seoul 01369, Korea;
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- Department of Bio-Health Convergence Major, Duksung Women’s University, Seoul 01369, Korea;
- Correspondence: (G.-H.K.); (H.C.); Tel.: +82-2-901-8496 (G.-H.K.); +82-2-901-8678 (H.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Duksung Women’s University, Seoul 01369, Korea
- Duksung Innovative Drug Center, Duksung Women’s University, Seoul 01369, Korea
- Correspondence: (G.-H.K.); (H.C.); Tel.: +82-2-901-8496 (G.-H.K.); +82-2-901-8678 (H.C.)
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Liao CA, Huang CH, Ho HH, Chen JF, Kuo YW, Lin JH, Tsai SY, Tsai HY, Yeh YT. A Combined Supplement of Probiotic Strains AP-32, bv-77, and CP-9 Increased Akkermansia mucinphila and Reduced Non-Esterified Fatty Acids and Energy Metabolism in HFD-Induced Obese Rats. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14030527. [PMID: 35276886 PMCID: PMC8839477 DOI: 10.3390/nu14030527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Obesity is referred to as a condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to an extent that it causes negative impacts on health. The formation of body fat is regulated by complicated networks in relation to energy metabolism, and gut microbiota have been regarded as a key player. Studies have shown that supplements of probiotics provide benefits to health, including an improvement in metabolic syndrome and the control of body weight. In the present study, three probiotic strains, AP-32, bv-77, and CP-9, stood out from nine candidates using a lipid consumption assay, and were subsequently introduced to further animal tests. A rodent model of obesity was induced by a high-fat diet (HFD) in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats, and three probiotic strains were administered either separately or in a mixture. A low dose (5 × 109 CFU/kg/day) and a high dose (2.5 × 1010 CFU/kg/day) of probiotics were orally provided to obese rats. The bioeffects of the probiotic supplements were evaluated based on five aspects: (1) the body weight and growth rate; (2) ketone bodies, non-esterified fatty acids (NEFAs), and feed efficiency; (3) blood biochemistry; (4) fat content; and (5) gut microbiota composition. Our results demonstrated that the supplement of AP-32, CP-9, and bv-77 alleviated the increasing rate of body weight and prevented the elevation of NEFAs and ketone bodies in obese rats. Although the effect on fat content showed a minor improvement, the supplement of probiotics displayed significant improvements in HFD-induced poor blood biochemical characteristics, such as alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate Transaminase (AST), and uric acid, within 4 weeks. Furthermore, the combined supplement of three strains significantly increased Akkermansia mucinphila as compared with three individual strains, while its enrichment was negatively correlated with NEFAs and energy metabolism. In general, a mixture of three probiotic strains delivered a better outcome than a single strain, and the high dose of supplements provided a more profound benefit than the low dose. In conclusion, three probiotic strains, AP-32, bv-77, and CP-9, can alleviate body fat formation in obese rats. Furthermore, a combined supplement of these three probiotic strains may have potential in treating or controlling metabolic disorders.
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- Chorng-An Liao
- Aging and Diseases Prevention Research Center, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 83102, Taiwan; (C.-A.L.); (C.-H.H.)
- Biomed Analysis Center, Fooyin Hospital, Pingtung 92847, Taiwan
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- Aging and Diseases Prevention Research Center, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 83102, Taiwan; (C.-A.L.); (C.-H.H.)
- Ph.D. Program in Environmental and Occupational Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Department of Research and Design, glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan 74442, Taiwan; (H.-H.H.); (J.-F.C.); (Y.-W.K.); (J.-H.L.); (S.-Y.T.)
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- Department of Research and Design, glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan 74442, Taiwan; (H.-H.H.); (J.-F.C.); (Y.-W.K.); (J.-H.L.); (S.-Y.T.)
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- Department of Research and Design, glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan 74442, Taiwan; (H.-H.H.); (J.-F.C.); (Y.-W.K.); (J.-H.L.); (S.-Y.T.)
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- Department of Research and Design, glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan 74442, Taiwan; (H.-H.H.); (J.-F.C.); (Y.-W.K.); (J.-H.L.); (S.-Y.T.)
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- Department of Research and Design, glac Biotech Co., Ltd., Tainan 74442, Taiwan; (H.-H.H.); (J.-F.C.); (Y.-W.K.); (J.-H.L.); (S.-Y.T.)
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- Aging and Diseases Prevention Research Center, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 83102, Taiwan; (C.-A.L.); (C.-H.H.)
- Department of Nutrition and Health Science, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 83102, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (H.-Y.T.); (Y.-T.Y.); Tel.: +886-7-781-1151 (ext. 6800) (H.-Y.T. & Y.-T.Y.)
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- Aging and Diseases Prevention Research Center, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 83102, Taiwan; (C.-A.L.); (C.-H.H.)
- Biomed Analysis Center, Fooyin Hospital, Pingtung 92847, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences and Biotechnology, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung 83102, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (H.-Y.T.); (Y.-T.Y.); Tel.: +886-7-781-1151 (ext. 6800) (H.-Y.T. & Y.-T.Y.)
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Wang Y, Dong J, Wang J, Chi W, Zhou W, Tian Q, Hong Y, Zhou X, Ye H, Tian X, Hu R, Wong A. Assessing the drug resistance profiles of oral probiotic lozenges. J Oral Microbiol 2022; 14:2019992. [PMID: 35024089 PMCID: PMC8745366 DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2021.2019992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background Probiotic lozenges have been developed to harvest the benefits of probiotics for oral health, but their long-term consumption may encourage the transfer of resistance genes from probiotics to commensals, and eventually to disease-causing bacteria. Aim To screen commercial probiotic lozenges for resistance to antibiotics, characterize the resistance determinants, and examine their transferability in vitro. Results Probiotics of all lozenges were resistant to glycopeptide, sulfonamide, and penicillin antibiotics, while some were resistant to aminoglycosides and cephalosporins. High minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) were detected for streptomycin (>128 µg/mL) and chloramphenicol (> 512 µg/mL) for all probiotics but only one was resistant to piperacillin (MIC = 32 µg/mL). PCR analysis detected erythromycin (erm(T), ermB or mefA) and fluoroquinolone (parC or gyr(A)) resistance genes in some lozenges although there were no resistant phenotypes. The dfrD, cat-TC, vatE, aadE, vanX, and aph(3")-III or ant(2")-I genes conferring resistance to trimethoprim, chloramphenicol, quinupristin/dalfopristin, vancomycin, and streptomycin, respectively, were detected in resistant probiotics. The rifampicin resistance gene rpoB was also present. We found no conjugal transfer of streptomycin resistance genes in our co-incubation experiments. Conclusion Our study represents the first antibiotic resistance profiling of probiotics from oral lozenges, thus highlighting the health risk especially in the prevailing threat of drug resistance globally.
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- Yi Wang
- Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, University Town, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, University Town, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Biology, College of Science and Technology, Wenzhou-Kean University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Biology, College of Science and Technology, Wenzhou-Kean University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Biology, College of Science and Technology, Wenzhou-Kean University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Biology, College of Science and Technology, Wenzhou-Kean University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, University Town, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Biology, College of Science and Technology, Wenzhou-Kean University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Biology, College of Science and Technology, Wenzhou-Kean University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Zhejiang Bioinformatics International Science and Technology Cooperation Center, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.,Wenzhou Municipal Key Lab for Applied Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Informatics, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, University Town, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Biology, College of Science and Technology, Wenzhou-Kean University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.,Zhejiang Bioinformatics International Science and Technology Cooperation Center, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.,Wenzhou Municipal Key Lab for Applied Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Informatics, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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The Influence of Environmental Conditions on the Antagonistic Activity of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Fermented Meat Products. Foods 2021; 10:foods10102267. [PMID: 34681316 PMCID: PMC8534964 DOI: 10.3390/foods10102267] [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: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to determine the impact of environmental conditions on the antimicrobial properties of 21 lactic acid bacteria strains in the selected indicator bacteria. To assess the antimicrobial activity of the whole bacteria culture (WBC), the agar well diffusion method was used. The interference of LAB strains with the growth of the selected indicator bacteria was evaluated by incubating co-cultures in the food matrix. Based on the conducted research, it was found that environmental conditions have a significant impact on the antimicrobial activity of lactic acid bacteria strains. The highest antimicrobial activity was recorded under optimal conditions for the development of LAB, the incubation time being different depending on the indicator strain used. The tested LAB strains were characterized by a high ability to inhibit indicator strains, especially in the food matrix. These results led us to further characterize and purify the antimicrobial compound produced by lactic acid bacteria taking into account changing environmental conditions.
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Lin WY, Kuo YW, Chen CW, Huang YF, Hsu CH, Lin JH, Liu CR, Chen JF, Hsia KC, Ho HH. Viable and Heat-Killed Probiotic Strains Improve Oral Immunity by Elevating the IgA Concentration in the Oral Mucosa. Curr Microbiol 2021; 78:3541-3549. [PMID: 34345965 PMCID: PMC8363536 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-021-02569-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Oral-nasal mucosal immunity plays a crucial role in protecting the body against bacterial and viral invasion. Safe probiotic products have been used to enhance human immunity and oral health. In this study, we verified the beneficial effects of mixed viable probiotic tablets, consisting of Lactobacillus salivarius subsp. salicinius AP-32, Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis CP-9, and Lactobacillus paracasei ET-66, and heat-killed probiotic tablets, consisting of L. salivarius subsp. salicinius AP-32 and L. paracasei ET-66, on oral immunity among 45 healthy participants. Participants were randomly divided into viable probiotic, heat-killed probiotic, and placebo groups. The administration of treatment lasted for 4 weeks. Saliva samples were collected at Weeks 0, 2, 4, and 6, and Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium and Streptococcus mutans populations and IgA concentration were measured. IgA concentrations, levels of TGF-beta and IL-10 in PBMCs cells were quantified by ELISA method. Results showed that salivary IgA levels were significantly increased on administration of both the viable (119.30 ± 12.63%, ***P < 0.001) and heat-killed (116.78 ± 12.28%, ***P < 0.001) probiotics for 4 weeks. Among three probiotic strains, AP-32 would effectively increase the levels of TGF-beta and IL-10 in PBMCs. The oral pathogen Streptococcus mutans was significantly reduced on viable probiotic tablet administration (49.60 ± 31.01%, ***P < 0.001). The in vitro antibacterial test confirmed that viable probiotics effectively limited the survival rate of oral pathogens. Thus, this clinical pilot study demonstrated that oral probiotic tablets both in viable form or heat-killed form could exert beneficial effects on oral immunity via IL-10, TGB-beta mediated IgA secretion. The effective dosage of viable probiotic content in the oral tablet was 109 CFUs/g and the heat-killed oral tablet was 1 × 1010 cells/g.
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- Wen-Yang Lin
- Department of Research and Design, Bioflag Biotech Co., Ltd., 4F.C2, No. 17, Guoji Rd, Xinshi Dist, Tainan City, 744, Taiwan
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- Department of Research and Design, Bioflag Biotech Co., Ltd., 4F.C2, No. 17, Guoji Rd, Xinshi Dist, Tainan City, 744, Taiwan
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- Department of Research and Design, Bioflag Biotech Co., Ltd., 4F.C2, No. 17, Guoji Rd, Xinshi Dist, Tainan City, 744, Taiwan
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- Department of Research and Design, Bioflag Biotech Co., Ltd., 4F.C2, No. 17, Guoji Rd, Xinshi Dist, Tainan City, 744, Taiwan
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- Department of Research and Design, Bioflag Biotech Co., Ltd., 4F.C2, No. 17, Guoji Rd, Xinshi Dist, Tainan City, 744, Taiwan
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- Department of Research and Design, Bioflag Biotech Co., Ltd., 4F.C2, No. 17, Guoji Rd, Xinshi Dist, Tainan City, 744, Taiwan
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- Department of Research and Design, Bioflag Biotech Co., Ltd., 4F.C2, No. 17, Guoji Rd, Xinshi Dist, Tainan City, 744, Taiwan
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- Department of Research and Design, Bioflag Biotech Co., Ltd., 4F.C2, No. 17, Guoji Rd, Xinshi Dist, Tainan City, 744, Taiwan
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- Department of Research and Design, Bioflag Biotech Co., Ltd., 4F.C2, No. 17, Guoji Rd, Xinshi Dist, Tainan City, 744, Taiwan
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- Department of Research and Design, Bioflag Biotech Co., Ltd., 4F.C2, No. 17, Guoji Rd, Xinshi Dist, Tainan City, 744, Taiwan.
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Maitre Y, Mahalli R, Micheneau P, Delpierre A, Guerin M, Amador G, Denis F. Pre and Probiotics Involved in the Modulation of Oral Bacterial Species: New Therapeutic Leads in Mental Disorders? Microorganisms 2021; 9:1450. [PMID: 34361886 PMCID: PMC8306040 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9071450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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This systematic review aims to identify probiotics and prebiotics for modulating oral bacterial species associated with mental disorders. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guideline, we search the electronic MEDLINE database published till January 2021 to identify the studies on probiotics and/or prebiotics for preventing and treating major oral dysbiosis that provokes mental disorders. The outcome of the search produces 374 records. After excluding non-relevant studies, 38 papers were included in the present review. While many studies suggest the potential effects of the oral microbiota on the biochemical signalling events between the oral microbiota and central nervous system, our review highlights the limited development concerning the use of prebiotics and/or probiotics in modulating oral dysbiosis potentially involved in the development of mental disorders. However, the collected studies confirm prebiotics and/or probiotics interest for a global or targeted modulation of the oral microbiome in preventing or treating mental disorders. These outcomes also offer exciting prospects for improving the oral health of people with mental disorders in the future.
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- Yoann Maitre
- Emergency Department, Montpellier University Hospital, 2415 Montpellier, France;
- Aide à la Décision pour une Médecine Personnalisée, Université de Montpellier, 2415 Montpellier, France
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- Department of Odontology, Tours University Hospital, 7505 Tours, France; (R.M.); (P.M.); (A.D.)
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- Department of Odontology, Tours University Hospital, 7505 Tours, France; (R.M.); (P.M.); (A.D.)
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- Department of Odontology, Tours University Hospital, 7505 Tours, France; (R.M.); (P.M.); (A.D.)
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Clermont-Ferrand University, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France;
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Nantes University, 44035 Nantes, France;
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- Department of Odontology, Tours University Hospital, 7505 Tours, France; (R.M.); (P.M.); (A.D.)
- Faculty of Dentistry, Nantes University, 44035 Nantes, France;
- Faculté de Médecine, Education, Ethique, Santé, Université François-Rabelais, 7505 Tours, France
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Aziz G, Tariq M, Zaidi AH. Mining indigenous honeybee gut microbiota for Lactobacillus with probiotic potential. MICROBIOLOGY-SGM 2021; 167. [PMID: 33587693 DOI: 10.1099/mic.0.001032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The present study was done to explore the diversity of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) associated with the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of honeybee species endemic to northeastern Pakistan. Healthy worker bees belonging to Apis mellifera, A. dorsata, A. cerana and A. florea were collected from hives and the surroundings of a major apiary in the region. The 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing revealed a microbial community in A. florea that was distinct from the others in having an abundance of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria. However, this was not reflected in the culturable bacteria obtained from these species. The isolates were characterized for safety parameters, and 20 LAB strains deemed safe were evaluated for resistance to human GIT stresses like acid and bile, adhesion and adhesiveness, and anti-pathogenicity. The five most robust strains, Enterococcus saigonensis NPL780a, Lactobacillus rapi NPL782a, Lactobacillus kunkeei NPL783a, and NPL784, and Lactobacillus paracasei NPL783b, were identified through normalized Pearson (n) principal components analysis (PCA). These strains were checked for inhibition of human pathogens, antibiotic resistance, osmotic tolerance, metabolic and enzymatic functions, and carbohydrate utilization, along with antioxidative and cholesterol-removing potential. The findings suggest at least three strains (NPL 783a, 784 and 782a) as candidates for further in vitro and in vivo investigations of their potential health benefits and application as novel probiotic adjuncts.
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- Ghazal Aziz
- Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nilore, Islamabad 45650, Pakistan.,National Probiotic Lab-NIBGE, Jhang Road, Faisalabad 38000 (Punjab), Pakistan
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- Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nilore, Islamabad 45650, Pakistan.,National Probiotic Lab-NIBGE, Jhang Road, Faisalabad 38000 (Punjab), Pakistan
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- National Probiotic Lab-NIBGE, Jhang Road, Faisalabad 38000 (Punjab), Pakistan.,Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nilore, Islamabad 45650, Pakistan
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Αntoniadou M, Varzakas T. Breaking the vicious circle of diet, malnutrition and oral health for the independent elderly. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2020; 61:3233-3255. [PMID: 32686465 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2020.1793729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Aging impairs senses, mastication, oral status and function, causing nutritional needs and diet insufficiencies. The present needs of independent older adults suggest that health research and oral health care should shift from reductionist disease management to integral and personal treatment plans, including lifestyle, psychological, nutritional and oral health coaching approaches. Dentists and other medical professionals that work in the field of gerodontology should be educated on the macro and micronutrient needs of the elderly and incorporate certain nutritional plans early in the life of their patients with their approval and cooperation, in order to postpone tooth loss and masticatory impairment. Old recipes such as the Mediterranean diet should be kept as a base for all the elderly and be enriched in a customized interpersonal way from the dentist as well as the medical professional according to the specific needs of one's oral and general health status. In this nonsystematic review paper, the basic aspects of the vicious cycle of nutrition and oral health status are discussed and suggestions of major nutrients' influence and needs for independent elders are reported. Based on the scientific data collected, suggestions are made for the food industry for better quality and dosage of foods for this category of individuals. Such strategies can be a whole new area of interest for the food industry in order to obtain better quality of food packaging for the independent OA with accepted texture, odor, colors, macronutrients and micronutrients' consistency and in specific portions.
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- Maria Αntoniadou
- Dental School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- Dept. Food Science and Technology, University of the Peloponnese, Kalamata, Greece
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