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Fusco V, Chieffi D, Fanelli F, Montemurro M, Rizzello CG, Franz CMAP. The Weissella and Periweissella genera: up-to-date taxonomy, ecology, safety, biotechnological, and probiotic potential. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1289937. [PMID: 38169702 PMCID: PMC10758620 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1289937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Bacteria belonging to the genera Weissella and Periweissella are lactic acid bacteria, which emerged in the last decades for their probiotic and biotechnological potential. In 2015, an article reviewing the scientific literature till that date on the taxonomy, ecology, and biotechnological potential of the Weissella genus was published. Since then, the number of studies on this genus has increased enormously, several novel species have been discovered, the taxonomy of the genus underwent changes and new insights into the safety, and biotechnological and probiotic potential of weissellas and periweissellas could be gained. Here, we provide an updated overview (from 2015 until today) of the taxonomy, ecology, safety, biotechnological, and probiotic potential of these lactic acid bacteria.
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- Vincenzina Fusco
- National Research Council, Institute of Sciences of Food Production (CNR-ISPA), Bari, Italy
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- National Research Council, Institute of Sciences of Food Production (CNR-ISPA), Bari, Italy
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- National Research Council, Institute of Sciences of Food Production (CNR-ISPA), Bari, Italy
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- National Research Council, Institute of Sciences of Food Production (CNR-ISPA), Bari, Italy
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Ogunremi OR, Leischtfeld SF, Schwenninger SM. MALDI-TOF MS profiling and exopolysaccharide production properties of lactic acid bacteria from Kunu-zaki - A cereal-based Nigerian fermented beverage. Int J Food Microbiol 2022; 366:109563. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2022.109563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Revised: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Kibar H, Arslan YE, Ceylan A, Karaca B, Haliscelik O, Kiran F. Weissella cibaria EIR/P2-derived exopolysaccharide: A novel alternative to conventional biomaterials targeting periodontal regeneration. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 165:2900-2908. [PMID: 33736289 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.10.106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2020] [Revised: 10/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Healing and regeneration of periodontium are considered as a complex physiological process. Therefore, treatments need to be addressed with highly effective components modulating the multiple pathways. In this study, exopolysaccharide (EPS) produced by Weissella cibaria EIR/P2, was partially purified from the culture supernatant and subjected to characterization within the aim of evaluating its potential for periodontal regeneration. High-Performance Liquid Chromatography analysis revealed a single-peak corresponding to the glucose which identified the EPS as dextran. Fourier transform-infrared spectra were also displayed characteristic peaks for polysaccharides. According to the results of gel permeation/size exclusion-chromatography, the molecular mass was determined to be 8 × 106 Da. To clarify its anti-bacterial activity on Streptococcus mutans, effects on viability and biofilm formation was evaluated. At 50 mg/mL, dextran exhibited a bactericidal effect with 70% inhibition on biofilm formation. Besides, dose-dependent antioxidant effects were also detected. The efficacy of dextran in enhancing the viability of human periodontal ligament fibroblast cells (hPDLFCs) was evaluated by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium-bromide (MTT) assay, and an increase was observed in the viability of hPDLFCs. In conclusion, dextran derived from W. cibaria can be potentially used as a multi-functional bioactive polymer in the design of new therapeutic strategies to promote healing and regeneration of periodontium.
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- Hazal Kibar
- Pharmabiotic Technologies Research Laboratory, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ankara University, 06100 Ankara, Turkey; Regenerative Biomaterials Laboratory, Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, 17100 Canakkale, Turkey
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- Regenerative Biomaterials Laboratory, Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, 17100 Canakkale, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ankara University, 06110 Ankara, Turkey
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- Microbiology Research Laboratory, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ankara University, 06100 Ankara, Turkey
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- Pharmabiotic Technologies Research Laboratory, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ankara University, 06100 Ankara, Turkey
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- Pharmabiotic Technologies Research Laboratory, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ankara University, 06100 Ankara, Turkey.
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Evaluation of matrix-assisted laser desorption ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) for the Identification of Group B Streptococcus. BMC Res Notes 2019; 12:85. [PMID: 30764872 PMCID: PMC6376729 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-019-4119-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2018] [Accepted: 02/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Objective Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of neonatal meningitis and sepsis worldwide. Intrapartum antibiotics given to women carrying GBS are an effective means of reducing disease in the first week of life. Rapid and reliable tests are needed to accurately identify GBS from these women for timely intrapartum antibiotic administration to prevent neonatal disease. Many laboratories now use matrix-assisted laser desorption ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) by direct plating or cell lysis for the identification of GBS isolates. The cell lysis step increases time to results for clinical samples and is more complex to perform. Therefore, we seek to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the quicker and more rapid direct plating method in identifying GBS. Results We directly compared swab isolates analysed by both direct plating and cell lysis method and demonstrated that direct plating has a sensitivity and specificity of 0.97 and 1, respectively, compared to an additional cell lysis step. We demonstrated that MALDI-TOF MS can be successfully used for batch processing by the direct plating method which saves time. These results are reassuring for laboratories worldwide who seek to identify GBS from swabs samples as quickly as possible.
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Sturino JM. Literature-based safety assessment of an agriculture- and animal-associated microorganism: Weissella confusa. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2018; 95:142-152. [PMID: 29567328 DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2018.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2018] [Revised: 03/15/2018] [Accepted: 03/18/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Although Weissella confusa was established as a species over 25 years ago, it has been understudied until very recently. Several independent observations have driven the recent interest in this important microorganism. First, this Leuconostoc-like species of Lactic Acid Bacteria is associated with agricultural environments, many spontaneous food fermentations-especially carbohydrate-rich vegetable fermentations-and silage. Second, Weissella confusa are members of the autochthonous microbiota of healthy humans and livestock. Third, Weissella confusa-in a strain-specific fashion-are postulated to be good candidates for the development of novel direct-fed microbial products. Fourth, Weissella confusa-in a strain-specific fashion-have been described as opportunistic pathogens-especially in immunocompromised individuals. Last, a distantly related species (Weissella ceti) is the etiologic agent of weissellosis, a disease that affects farmed fish that are important for commercial aquaculture. The purpose of this literature-based safety assessment is to consolidate findings from primary research related to Weissella confusa and its natural associations with and effects on animals, humans, and their agricultural environments. Based on these assessments, it is reasonable to conclude that many Weissella confusa are safe for use in direct-fed microbial products for poultry.
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Aberkane S, Didelot MN, Carrière C, Laurens C, Sanou S, Godreuil S, Jean-Pierre H. [Weissella confusa bacteremia: An underestimated opportunistic pathogen]. Med Mal Infect 2017; 47:297-299. [PMID: 28325577 DOI: 10.1016/j.medmal.2017.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2016] [Revised: 01/25/2017] [Accepted: 02/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- S Aberkane
- Département de bactériologie-virologie, CHU Arnaud-de-Villeneuve, centre hospitalier régional universitaire (CHRU) de Montpellier, 371, avenue du Doyen-Gaston-Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France; Université de Montpellier, 34093 Montpellier, France; Inserm U1058, Infection by HIV and by agents with mucocutaneous tropism: from pathogenesis to prevention, 34295 Montpellier, France.
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- Département de bactériologie-virologie, CHU Arnaud-de-Villeneuve, centre hospitalier régional universitaire (CHRU) de Montpellier, 371, avenue du Doyen-Gaston-Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France
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- Département de bactériologie-virologie, CHU Arnaud-de-Villeneuve, centre hospitalier régional universitaire (CHRU) de Montpellier, 371, avenue du Doyen-Gaston-Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France
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- Département de bactériologie-virologie, CHU Arnaud-de-Villeneuve, centre hospitalier régional universitaire (CHRU) de Montpellier, 371, avenue du Doyen-Gaston-Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France
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- Service de bactériologie-virologie, CHU Souro Sanou de Bobo-Dioulasso, Souro Sanou de Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
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- Département de bactériologie-virologie, CHU Arnaud-de-Villeneuve, centre hospitalier régional universitaire (CHRU) de Montpellier, 371, avenue du Doyen-Gaston-Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France; Université de Montpellier, 34093 Montpellier, France; Inserm U1058, Infection by HIV and by agents with mucocutaneous tropism: from pathogenesis to prevention, 34295 Montpellier, France
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- Département de bactériologie-virologie, CHU Arnaud-de-Villeneuve, centre hospitalier régional universitaire (CHRU) de Montpellier, 371, avenue du Doyen-Gaston-Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France; Équipe pathogènes hydriques santé environnement, UMR 5569 hydrosciences, UFR de pharmacie, 34093 Montpellier, France
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Kim E, Cho Y, Lee Y, Han SK, Kim CG, Choo DW, Kim YR, Kim HY. A proteomic approach for rapid identification of Weissella species isolated from Korean fermented foods on MALDI-TOF MS supplemented with an in-house database. Int J Food Microbiol 2017; 243:9-15. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2016.11.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2016] [Revised: 10/13/2016] [Accepted: 11/28/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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