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Kumari V. B. C, Huligere S, M. K. J, Goh KW, Desai SM, H. L. K, Ramu R. Characterization of Lactobacillus spp. as Probiotic and Antidiabetic Potential Isolated from Boza, Traditional Fermented Beverage in Turkey. Int J Microbiol 2024; 2024:2148676. [PMID: 38962395 PMCID: PMC11221989 DOI: 10.1155/2024/2148676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024] Open
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Boza, a cereal-based beverage popular in southeast Europe, is fortified with probiotics and is believed to positively impact the composition of the gut microflora. This investigation focused on fermented cereal-based beverage boza to identify strains of probiotic Lactobacillus spp. capable of inhibiting carbohydrate-hydrolysing enzymes α-glucosidase (AG) and α-amylase (AA). The isolated bacterial strains underwent a comprehensive assessment, including biochemical, molecular, and probiotic trait analyses such as tolerance survivability, adhesion, safety, and health-promoting attributes. We evaluated the inhibitory potential of the supernatant, cell lysate, and intact cells of Lactobacillus spp. Molecular analysis has revealed that isolates RAMULAB30 and RAMULAB29 exhibit a significant genetic similarity (>97%) to Lacticaseibacillus paracasei and Limosilactobacillus fermentum, respectively. These findings are documented in the NCBI database. They exhibited significant resistance to gastrointestinal and intestinal fluids, also indicating their potential for adhesion. Additionally, the isolates showed a significant antibacterial activity, particularly against Micrococcus luteus. They showed resistance to vancomycin and methicillin antibiotics but were more susceptible to streptomycin and ampicillin. Furthermore, the strains demonstrated antioxidant properties. To ensure their safety, a haemolytic assay was conducted despite their general recognition as safe (GRAS) status. The study primarily aimed to evaluate the inhibitory effects of the extract on enzymes AG and AA. Bacterial isolates demonstrated a significant inhibitory activity against both enzyme AG (32%-67% inhibition) and enzyme AA (18%-46% inhibition) in different forms, including supernatant (CS), lysed extract (CE), and intact cell (IC). These findings underscore the potential of bacterial isolates to inhibit the enzyme activity effectively. Furthermore, the L. fermentum RAMULAB29 and L. paracasei RAMULAB30 strains exhibit remarkable antidiabetic potential. Food products incorporating these strains have promising prospects as nutraceuticals, providing improved health benefits.
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- Chandana Kumari V. B.
- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore 570015, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore 570015, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore 570015, Karnataka, India
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- Faculty of Data Science and Information Technology, INTI International University, Nilai 71800, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore 570015, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore 570015, Karnataka, India
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Arellano K, Lim J, Bucheli JEV, Park H, Todorov SD, Holzapfel WH. Identification of safe putative probiotics from various food products. Folia Microbiol (Praha) 2024:10.1007/s12223-024-01142-7. [PMID: 38376735 DOI: 10.1007/s12223-024-01142-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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The objective of this study was to isolate, identify, and assess the safety and functionality in vitro of putative probiotic bacterial strains. Isolation procedures were based on standard methods using elective and selective media. The isolates were identified by comparative 16S rRNA sequencing analysis while their safety was determined according to the safety tests recommended by the FAO/WHO such as antibiotic resistance, hemolysin, and biogenic amine production. Most of the isolates did not pass the in vitro safety tests; therefore, only Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (from ant intestine and cheese), Lacticaseibacillus paracasei (from goat milk and kimchi), Enterococcus faecium (from chili doenjang and vegetables with kimchi ingredients), Limosilactobacillus fermentum (from saliva), and Companilactobacillus alimentarius (from kimchi) were identified and selected for further studies. The isolates were further differentiated by rep-PCR and identified to the strain level by genotypic (16S rRNA) and phenotypic (Gen III) approaches. Subsequently, the strain tolerance to acid and bile was evaluated resulting in good viability after simulated gastrointestinal tract passage. Adhesion to mucin in vitro and the presence of mub, mapA, and ef-tu genes confirmed the adhesive potential of the strains and the results of features associated with adhesion such as hydrophobicity and zeta potential extended the insights. This study reflects the importance of fermented and non-fermented food products as a promising source of lactic acid bacteria with potential probiotic properties. Additionally, it aims to highlight the challenges associated with the selection of safe strains, which often fail in the in vitro tests, thus hindering the possibilities of "uncovering" novel and safe probiotic strains.
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- Karina Arellano
- Human Effective Microbes, Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang 37554, Gyeongbuk, South Korea
- Laboratory of Infection Oncology, Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology, Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel, University Hospital Schleswig Holstein, Schwanenweg 20, 24105 Kiel, Germany
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- Human Effective Microbes, Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang 37554, Gyeongbuk, South Korea
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- Human Effective Microbes, Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang 37554, Gyeongbuk, South Korea
- ProBacLab, Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang 37554, Gyeongbuk, South Korea
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- Human Effective Microbes, Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang 37554, Gyeongbuk, South Korea
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- ProBacLab, Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang 37554, Gyeongbuk, South Korea.
- ProBacLab, Laboratório de Microbiologia de Alimentos, Departamento de Alimentos e Nutrição Experimental, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil.
- Food Research Center (FoRC), Departamento de Alimentos e Nutrição Experimental, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil.
- CISAS - Center for Research and Development in Agrifood Systems and Sustainability, Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, Portugal.
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- Human Effective Microbes, Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang 37554, Gyeongbuk, South Korea.
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Fugaban JII, Dioso CM, Choi GH, Bucheli JEV, Liong MT, Holzapfel WH, Todorov SD. The Evaluation of Different Bacteriocinogenic Bacillus spp. with Activity Against Staphylococcus spp. and Their Beneficial and/or Hazardous Properties. Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins 2024; 16:35-52. [PMID: 36445687 DOI: 10.1007/s12602-022-10017-7] [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] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The aim of this project was to screen for bacteriocinogenic Bacillus strains with activity versus Staphylococcus spp. with future application in formulation of pharmaceutical antimicrobial preparations. Putative bacteriocinogenic strains, isolated and pre-identified as Bacillus spp. were selected for future study and differentiated based on repPCR and identified as Bacillus subtilis for strains ST826CD and ST829CD, Bacillus subtilis subsp. stercoris for strain ST794CD, Bacillus subtilis subsp. spizizenii for strain ST824CD, Bacillus velezensis for strain ST796CD, and Bacillus tequilensis for strain ST790CD. Selected strains were evaluated regarding their safety/virulence, beneficial properties, and potential production of antimicrobials based on biomolecular and physiological approves. Expressed bacteriocins were characterized regarding their proteinaceous nature, stability at different levels of pH, temperatures, and the presence of common chemicals applied in bacterial cultivation and bacteriocin purification. Dynamic of bacterial growth, acidification, and cumulation of produced bacteriocins and some aspects of the bacteriocins mode of action were evaluated. Based on obtained results, isolation and application of expressed antimicrobials can be realistic scenario for treatment of some staphylococcal associated infections. Appropriate biotechnological approaches need to be developed for cost effective production, isolation, and purification of expressed antimicrobials by studied Bacillus strains.
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- Joanna Ivy Irorita Fugaban
- ProBacLab, Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, 37554, Republic of Korea
- National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, Building 202, Rm. 3.234, Kemitorvet, Kongens, Lyngby, 2800, Denmark
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- ProBacLab, Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, 37554, Republic of Korea
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- ProBacLab, Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, 37554, Republic of Korea
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- ProBacLab, Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, 37554, Republic of Korea
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- School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, 11800, Malaysia
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- Human Effective Microbes, Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, 37554, Republic of Korea
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- ProBacLab, Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, 37554, Republic of Korea.
- ProBacLab, Laboratório de Microbiologia de Alimentos, Departamento de Alimentos e Nutrição Experimental, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo (SP), Brazil.
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Choeisoongnern T, Chaiyasut C, Sivamaruthi BS, Makhamrueang N, Peerajan S, Sirilun S, Sittiprapaporn P. Bacteriocin-Producing Enterococcus faecium OV3-6 as a Bio-Preservative Agent to Produce Fermented Houttuynia cordata Thunb. Beverages: A Preliminary Study. Foods 2023; 12:3520. [PMID: 37835173 PMCID: PMC10572304 DOI: 10.3390/foods12193520] [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: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Microbial contamination affects the quality of the fermented Houttuynia cordata Thunb. (H. cordata) beverage (FHB). The present study aimed to assess the bio-preservative property of Enterococcus faecium OV3-6 (E. faecium OV3-6) during the production of FHB. The antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Bacillus cereus, and Staphylococcus aureus and the survival of E. faecium OV3-6 were studied. Then, FHB fermentation was performed with different preservatives (non-preservative, E. faecium OV3-6, cell-free supernatant of E. faecium OV3-6, and nisin) with and without representative pathogens. The maximum antimicrobial activity against S. aureus and B. cereus was observed after 18 h of cultivation in an MRS medium. E. faecium OV3-6 was used as a starter to produce the FHB, and the strain survived up to 48 h in the fermented beverage. E. faecium OV3-6 and its cell-free supernatant inhibited the growth of E. coli, Salmonella, B. cereus, and S. aureus in the stimulated FHB. The non-preservatives and nisin-containing FHB showed inhibition against Gram-positive pathogens. The FHB treated with E. faecium OV3-6 was rich in lactic acid bacteria, and the product was at an acceptable level of pH (less than 4.3). Certain limitations were identified in the study, such as lack of nutritional, metabolomics analysis, and safety and consumer acceptability of FHB. The results suggested that E. faecium OV3-6 could be used as a bio-preservative to produce fermented plant beverages (FPBs).
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- Thiwanya Choeisoongnern
- Neuropsychological Research Laboratory, Neuroscience Research Center, School of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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- Innovation Center for Holistic Health, Nutraceuticals and Cosmeceuticals, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (C.C.); (B.S.S.)
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- Innovation Center for Holistic Health, Nutraceuticals and Cosmeceuticals, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (C.C.); (B.S.S.)
- Office of Research Administration, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Office of Research Administration, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Innovation Center for Holistic Health, Nutraceuticals and Cosmeceuticals, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (C.C.); (B.S.S.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Neuropsychological Research Laboratory, Neuroscience Research Center, School of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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Selection of Beneficial Bacterial Strains With Potential as Oral Probiotic Candidates. Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins 2022; 14:1077-1093. [PMID: 34982415 DOI: 10.1007/s12602-021-09896-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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This study aimed to select beneficial strains from the oral cavity of healthy volunteers and to evaluate these as potential oral probiotic candidates. The selection process was based on the isolation, differentiation, identification, and safety assessment of LAB strains, followed by a series of experiments for the selection of appropriate candidates with beneficial properties. In the screening procedure, 8 isolates from the oral cavity of a Caucasian volunteers were identified as Streptococcus (Str.) salivarius ST48HK, ST59HK, ST61HK, and ST62HK; Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (Lb.) (Lactobacillus plantarum) ST63HK and ST66HK; Latilactobacillus sakei (Lb.) (Lactobacillus sakei) ST69HK; and Lactobacillus (Lb.) gasseri ST16HK based on 16S rRNA sequencing. Physiological and phenotypic tests did not show hemolytic, proteinase, or gelatinase activities, as well as production of biogenic amines. In addition, screening for the presence of efaA, cyt, IS16, esp, asa1, and hyl virulence genes and vancomycin-resistant genes confirmed safety of the studied strains. Moreover, cell-to-cell antagonism indicated that the strains were able to inhibit the growth of tested representatives from the genera Bacillus, Enterococcus, Streptococcus, and Staphylococcus in a strain-specific manner. Various beneficial genes were detected including gad gene, which codes for GABA production. Furthermore, cell surface hydrophobicity levels ranging between 1.58% and 85% were determined. The studied strains have also demonstrated high survivability in a broad range of pH (4.0-8.0). The interaction of the 8 putative probiotic candidates with drugs from different groups and oral hygiene products were evaluated for their MICs. This is to determine if the application of these drugs and hygiene products can negatively affect the oral probiotic candidates. Overall, antagonistic properties, safety assessment, and high rates of survival in the presence of these commonly used drugs and oral hygiene products indicate Str. salivarius ST48HK, ST59HK, ST61HK, and ST62HK; Lb. plantarum ST63HK and ST66HK; Lb. sakei ST69HK; and Lb. gasseri ST16HK as promising oral cavity probiotic candidates.
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Bucheli JEV, Fugaban JII, Holzapfel WH, Todorov SD. Combined Action of Antibiotics and Bacteriocins against Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10071423. [PMID: 35889141 PMCID: PMC9324536 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10071423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Antibiotics have been one of the most important discoveries in the area of applied medical microbiology; however, as a result of various factors, we are currently facing a dramatic and relatively dangerous increase in the number of cases of antibiotic resistance, and the need for new types of antimicrobials continues to grow. New approaches are needed to combat antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Bacteriocins, as part of the group of antimicrobial peptides, can be considered as alternatives and/or complements to known antibiotics. Their narrow spectra of activity can be explored for the control of various pathogens, such as vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), as single therapies or in combination with known antibiotics. In the present study, we isolated bacteriocins from different lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains, including Enterococcus and Pediococcus, and explored the possible synergistic inhibition of growth by bacteriocins and vancomycin. It was observed in the growth dynamics with previously selected VRE strains that the bacteriocins had a high specificity and a promising inhibitory effect against the VRE strains, and these results were validated by a propidium iodide viability test using flow cytometry. The data obtained indicate that the selected bacteriocins can be used to control VRE in the food industry or even as an alternative treatment to combat infections with antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jorge Enrique Vazquez Bucheli
- Human Effective Microbes Laboratory, Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang 37554, Korea; (J.E.V.B.); (W.H.H.)
- ProBacLab, Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang 37554, Korea;
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- Human Effective Microbes Laboratory, Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang 37554, Korea; (J.E.V.B.); (W.H.H.)
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- ProBacLab, Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang 37554, Korea;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-10-3490-3152
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Identification of bacterial communities of fermented cereal beverage Boza by metagenomic analysis. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Safety evaluation and identification of key genes from nisin operon in bacteriocinogenic strains isolated from goat milk. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Jasiak K, Amund D. Are spontaneously fermented plant‐based foods potential sources of transferable antibiotic resistance genes? FOOD FRONTIERS 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/fft2.123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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- Kinga Jasiak
- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Coventry University Coventry UK
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Coventry University Coventry UK
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Valledor SJD, Dioso CM, Bucheli JEV, Park YJ, Suh DH, Jung ES, Kim B, Holzapfel WH, Todorov SD. Characterization and safety evaluation of two beneficial, enterocin-producing Enterococcus faecium strains isolated from kimchi, a Korean fermented cabbage. Food Microbiol 2021; 102:103886. [PMID: 34809929 DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2021.103886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Enterococcus faecium ST20Kc and ST41Kc were isolated from kimchi, a traditional Korean fermented cabbage. Bacteriocins produced by both strains exhibited strong activity against Listeria monocytogenes and various Enterococcus spp., including 30 vancomycin-resistant enterococcal strains, but not against other lactic acid bacteria (LAB) on the evaluated test panel. The antimicrobials produced by the strains were found to be proteinaceous and stable even after exposure to varying pH, temperature, and chemicals used in the industry and laboratory processes. Antimicrobial activity of both strains was evaluated as bactericidal against exponentially growing cultures of L. monocytogenes ATCC® 15313™ and Enterococcus faecalis 200A. Based on tricine-SDS-PAGE, the molecular weights of the bacteriocins produced by the strains were between 4 and 6 kDa. Additionally, both strains were susceptible to antibiotics, including vancomycin, kanamycin, gentamycin, ampicillin, streptomycin, tylosin, chloramphenicol, clindamycin, and tetracycline. Adhesion genes, map, mub, and EF-Tu, were also detected in the genomes of both strains. With gastrointestinal stress induction, both strains showed high individual survival rates, and capability to reduce viable counts of L. monocytogenes ATCC® 15313™ and Enterococcus faecalis 200A in mixed cultures. Based on the metabolomics analysis, both strains were found to produce additional antimicrobial compounds, particularly, lactic acid, phenyllactic acid, and phenethylamine, which can be potentially involved in the antimicrobial interaction with pathogenic microorganisms.
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- Samantha Joy D Valledor
- ProBacLab, Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, 37554, Republic of Korea
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- HEM Pharma Inc., Suwon, Gyeonggi, 16229, Republic of Korea
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- HEM Pharma Inc., Suwon, Gyeonggi, 16229, Republic of Korea
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- HEM Pharma Inc., Suwon, Gyeonggi, 16229, Republic of Korea
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- HEM Pharma Inc., Pohang, Gyeongbuk, 37554, Republic of Korea
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- Human Effective Microbes, Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, 37554, Republic of Korea.
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- ProBacLab, Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, 37554, Republic of Korea.
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Selection of Bacteriocinogenic Bacillus spp. from Traditional Fermented Korean Food Products with Additional Beneficial Properties. FERMENTATION 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation7040271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Two Bacillus spp. isolated from kimchi, Bacillus tequilensis ST816CD and Bacillus subtilis ST830CD, were characterized for their antimicrobial properties and safety. The proteinaceous nature of their inhibitory metabolites was confirmed after exposure to proteolytic enzymes, resulting in partial loss of the antimicrobial effect. This indicated that different non-proteinaceous antimicrobial substances may also be produced by these strains. This hypothesis was later confirmed when genes associated with the production of surfactants were detected in their DNA. The expressed antimicrobial metabolites were not affected by treatment at different temperatures and pH levels, including exposure to selected chemicals. Their strong adherence to susceptible pathogens was not significantly affected by different temperatures, chemicals, or pH values. Both Bacillus strains showed inhibitory activity against clinical and food-associated pathogens, including Listeria monocytogenes ATCC 15313, and some Staphylococcus species. Several genes associated with the production of antimicrobial metabolites were detected, but key virulence and beneficial genes were not present in these strains. Even though only B. tequilensis ST816CD displayed γ-hemolysin production, both selected strains were found to produce gelatinase and biogenic amines, which are considered as either potential virulence- or health-related factors. Moreover, the strains were susceptible to a variety of antibiotics except for the penicillin G [1 IU/disc] resistance of B. tequilensis ST816CD. Both strains showed proteolytic activity. Additionally, both strains showed low hydrophobicity based on bacterial adherence measured by hydrocarbons (n-hexadecane).
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Fugaban JII, Vazquez Bucheli JE, Kim B, Holzapfel WH, Todorov SD. Safety and beneficial properties of bacteriocinogenic Pediococcus acidilactici and Pediococcus pentosaceus isolated from silage. Lett Appl Microbiol 2021; 73:725-734. [PMID: 34549812 DOI: 10.1111/lam.13562] [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: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The control of Listeria monocytogenes is a relevant goal for dairy products, a process that begins from the supply of feed and management of animals' health. In the present study, we evaluated the safety of two bacteriocinogenic Pediococcus strains and show that both can be considered as safe, based on their haemolytic activity, biogenic amine production and antibiotic resistance, all evaluated through phenotypical and biomolecular approaches. Both strains have shown potential as a producer of γ-aminobutiric acid (GABA) and carry an incomplete set of genes related to folate biosynthesis; both strains were able to adhere to Caco-2 cell lines with adhesion rates of 6·59% ± 3·73 and 0·84% ± 0·48. Laboratory prepared clover silage, inoculated with each bacteriocinogenic Pediococcus strain and contaminated with L. monocytogenes, proved the hypothesis for bioprotective effect of the tested strains, with the tested pathogen eliminated in the first 24 h of the experiment. These results indicate that evaluated strains can be potential beneficial candidates for application in silage production.
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- J I I Fugaban
- ProBacLab, Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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- ProBacLab, Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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- HEM Inc., Pohang, Gyungbuk, Republic of Korea
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- ProBacLab, Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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- ProBacLab, Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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Fugaban JII, Vazquez Bucheli JE, Park YJ, Suh DH, Jung ES, Franco BDGDM, Ivanova IV, Holzapfel WH, Todorov SD. Antimicrobial properties of Pediococcus acidilactici and Pediococcus pentosaceus isolated from silage. J Appl Microbiol 2021; 132:311-330. [PMID: 34231288 DOI: 10.1111/jam.15205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS The objective of this study was to isolate multifunctional bacteriocin-producing strains; to characterize the expressed bacteriocin for the control of Listeria monocytogenes and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus; to evaluate the safety of studied strains; and to explore their antifungal activity. METHODS AND RESULTS Two Pediococcus strains were isolated from silage samples obtained from an organic farm in Belogradchik, Bulgaria. The strains were identified by 16S rRNA sequencing analysis and characterized as bacteriocins producers. Strong antimicrobial activity was detected against more than 74 different strains of Listeria monocytogenes, 27 different vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus strains. In addition, studied strains were able to inhibit the growth of strains of Alternaria alternate, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, Cladosporium sphaerospermum, Penicillium chrysogenum and Penicillium expansum. Some aspects of the antimicrobial mode of action were evaluated, including killing curves and aggregation properties. Both strains generated positive PCR results for the presence of pediocin PA-1, but not for other bacteriocins evaluated in this screening process. Metabolomic analysis of the cell-free supernatants from both strains was performed in order to explain the observed antifungal activity against different moulds. According to PCA and PLS-DA score plot, P. acidilactici ST3522BG and P. pentosaceus ST3633BG were clearly clustered from control (MRS). Increases in the production of benzoic acid, 2-hydroxyisocaproic acid, β-phenyl-lactic acid, α-hydroxybutyric acid and 1,3-butanediol were recorded, these metabolites were previously described as antifungal. CONCLUSIONS Pediococcus acidilactici ST3522BG and P. pentosaceus ST3633BG were evaluated as producing bacteriocin strains with high specificity against Listeria and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus species. In addition, both investigated Pediococcus strains were evaluated as producer of effective antifungal metabolites with potential for the inhibition of mycotoxin-producing moulds. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY To the best of our knowledge, this report is a pioneer in the evaluation of Pediococcus strains isolated from silage with highly specific bacteriocinogenic antimicrobial activity against Listeria spp. and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus spp., and antifungal activity against mycotoxin-producing moulds.
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- Department of General and Applied Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- ProBacLab, Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang, Republic of Korea.,Department of Advanced Convergence, HEM Laboratory, Handong Global University, Pohang, Republic of Korea
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- ProBacLab, Department of Advanced Convergence, Handong Global University, Pohang, Republic of Korea.,Department of General and Applied Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Sofia, Bulgaria.,Laboratório de Microbiologia de Alimentos, Departamento de Alimentos e Nutrição Experimental, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Bacteriocinogenic Bacillus spp. Isolated from Korean Fermented Cabbage (Kimchi)—Beneficial or Hazardous? FERMENTATION-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation7020056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Bacillus velezensis ST03 and ST32, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens ST06 and ST109, and Bacillus subtilis ST08 were isolated from artisanal-produced kimchi and were identified based on 16S rRNA partial sequencing. DNA obtained from the investigated bacilli generated positive results for lichenicidin, iturin, subtilosin, and surfactin on a strain-specific basis. The strains were found to produce antimicrobial metabolites with activity levels ranging between 800 and 1600 AU/mL on a strain-specific basis, as determined against Listeria monocytogenes ATCC15313. Moreover, all tested strains in this study were still active after treatment with proteolytic enzymes, even with reduced inhibition zones compared to the controls, pointing to additional antimicrobial activity possibly related to a non-proteinaceous molecular structure. Most probably these strains may express surfactin as an additional factor in their complex antimicrobial activity. B. amyloliquefaciens ST09 and B. velezensis ST03 and ST32 were characterized as positive for β-hemolysis. B. subtilis ST08 was shown to be positive for hblC and nheC and B. amyloliquefaciens ST109 for nheB. B. amyloliquefaciens ST109 generated positive results for gelatinase activity. The ability of the studied Bacillus strains to metabolize different carbohydrate sources was done based on the API50CHB test, while the enzyme production profile was recorded by the APIZym kit. All studied strains were positive producers for biogenic amines production. Studied Bacillus spp. strains were resistant to some of the evaluated antibiotics, tested according to recommendations of CLSI and EFSA.
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