Improvement of the functional properties of insoluble dietary fiber from corn bran by ultrasonic-microwave synergistic modification
Ultrason Sonochem. 2024 Feb 21;104:106817. doi: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2024.106817. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTA comprehensive investigation aimed to access the impacts of ultrasonic, microwave, and ultrasonic-microwave synergistic modification on the physicochemical properties, microstructure, and functional properties of corn bran insoluble dietary fiber (CBIDF). Our findings revealed that CBIDF presented a porous structure with loose folds, and the particle size and relative crystallinity were slightly decreased after modification. The CBIDF, which was modified by ultrasound-microwave synergistic treatment, exhibited rem...
Source: Ultrasonics Sonochemistry - February 23, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Caixia Jiang Xiangrui Zeng Xuyao Wei Xiaolan Liu Juntong Wang Xiqun Zheng Source Type: research
Improvement of the functional properties of insoluble dietary fiber from corn bran by ultrasonic-microwave synergistic modification
Ultrason Sonochem. 2024 Feb 21;104:106817. doi: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2024.106817. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTA comprehensive investigation aimed to access the impacts of ultrasonic, microwave, and ultrasonic-microwave synergistic modification on the physicochemical properties, microstructure, and functional properties of corn bran insoluble dietary fiber (CBIDF). Our findings revealed that CBIDF presented a porous structure with loose folds, and the particle size and relative crystallinity were slightly decreased after modification. The CBIDF, which was modified by ultrasound-microwave synergistic treatment, exhibited rem...
Source: Ultrasonics Sonochemistry - February 23, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Caixia Jiang Xiangrui Zeng Xuyao Wei Xiaolan Liu Juntong Wang Xiqun Zheng Source Type: research
Effects of selenium nanoparticles produced by Lactobacillus acidophilus HN23 on lipid deposition in WRL68 cells
In conclusion, SeNPs produced by probiotics L. acidophilus had the potential to alleviate NAFLD by reducing hepatocyte lipid deposition and oxidative damage. This study may open a new avenue for SeNPs drug development to treat NAFLD.PMID:38367427 | DOI:10.1016/j.bioorg.2024.107165 (Source: Bioorganic Chemistry)
Source: Bioorganic Chemistry - February 17, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Xianglan Lei Yuxuan Peng Yan Li Qianyuan Chen Zhenguo Shen Wen Yin Viktar Lemiasheuski Siyang Xu Jin He Source Type: research
The larvicidal effect of the supernatant of Lactobacillus acidophilus ATCC 4356 on Toxocara canis
Exp Parasitol. 2024 Feb 15:108720. doi: 10.1016/j.exppara.2024.108720. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHuman toxocariasis is a parasitic anthropozoonosis that is difficult to treat and control. A previous study carried out with Lactobacillus acidophilus ATCC 4356 revealed that the cell free supernatant (CFS) of this probiotic killed 100% of Toxocara canis larvae in vitro. The present study aimed to investigate the characteristics of the CFS of L. acidophilus ATCC 4356, which may be involved in its larvicidal effects on T. canis. L. acidophilus ATCC 4356 was cultured, and lactic and acetic acids present in the CFS were quanti...
Source: Experimental Parasitology - February 17, 2024 Category: Parasitology Authors: Carolina Netto de Oliveira da Cunha St éfani Rodeghiero Collares D ébora Carvalho Rodrigues D ébora Liliane Walcher Micaele Quintana de Moura Lourdes Helena Rodrigues Martins Gabriel Baracy Klafke Jean Lucas de Oliveira Arias Rodolfo Carapelli Jo ão B Source Type: research
A comprehensive investigation of the medicinal efficacy of antimicrobial fusion peptides expressed in probiotic bacteria for the treatment of pan drug-resistant (PDR) infections
Arch Microbiol. 2024 Feb 8;206(3):93. doi: 10.1007/s00203-023-03823-2.ABSTRACTThe present work aimed to examine the intracellular antibacterial efficacy of Recombinant Lactobacillus acidophilus/antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) Melittin and Alyteserin-1a, specifically targeting Gram-negative bacteria. The first assessment was to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of Recombinant L. acidophilus/AMPs versus Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. In addition, the researchers examined the in vitro viability and safety of AMPs generated by L. acidophilus. The experime...
Source: Archives of Microbiology - February 8, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Maryam Safarpour-Dehkordi Omid Chabok Mohsen Asgari Reyhaneh Khademi Abbas Doosti Source Type: research
Depression-associated gut microbes, metabolites and clinical trials
Depression is one of the most prevalent mental disorders today. Over the past decade, there has been considerable attention given to the field of gut microbiota associated with depression. A substantial body of research indicates a bidirectional communication pathway between gut microbiota and the brain. In this review, we extensively detail the correlation between gut microbiota, including Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium longum, and metabolites such as short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) concerning depression. Furthermore, we delve into the potential health benefits of microbiome-t...
Source: Frontiers in Microbiology - January 31, 2024 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research
Impact of perinatal administration of probiotics on immune cell composition in neonatal mice
CONCLUSION: Our results contribute to a better understanding of the interaction of probiotics with the developing immune system.IMPACT: probiotics have profound effects on immune cell composition in intestines, livers and lungs of newborn mice. probiotics modulate T cell development in thymus of newborn mice. effects of probiotics on neonatal immune cells are particularly relevant in transition phases of the microbiome. our results contribute to a better understanding of the mechanisms of action of probiotics in newborns.PMID:38278847 | DOI:10.1038/s41390-024-03029-2 (Source: Pediatric Research)
Source: Pediatric Research - January 26, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Jessica R ühle Julian Schwarz Stefanie Dietz Xenia R ückle Ulrich Schoppmeier Trim Lajqi Christian F Poets Christian Gille Natascha K östlin-Gille Source Type: research
A Novel Multi-Strain E3 Probiotic Formula Improved the Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Quality of Life in Chinese Psoriasis Patients
Microorganisms. 2024 Jan 19;12(1):208. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms12010208.ABSTRACTPsoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease affecting the skin and other systems. Gastrointestinal disease was found to be correlated with psoriasis in previous studies and it can significantly affect the quality of life of psoriasis patients. Despite the importance of the gut microbiome in gut and skin health having already been demonstrated in many research studies, the potential effect of probiotics on GI comorbidities in psoriasis patients is unclear. To investigate the effects of probiotics on functional GI comorbidities...
Source: Genomics Proteomics ... - January 26, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Pui Ling Kella Siu Chi Tung Choy Helen Hoi Yin Chan Ross Ka Kit Leung Un Kei Chan Junwei Zhou Chi Ho Wong Yuk Wai Lee Ho Wang Chan Claudia Jun Yi Lo Joseph Chi Ching Tsui Steven King Fan Loo Stephen Kwok Wing Tsui Source Type: research
Antimicrobial properties of glass ‑ionomer cement incorporated with nano‑hydroxyapatite against mutans streptococci and lactobacilli under orthodontic bands: An in vivo split‑mouth study
Conclusion: The addition of 8wt% nHA to GI cement can enhance its antibacterial propertiesfor the cementation of orthodontic bands, decrease the accumulation of cariogenic bacteria, andprobably decrease the incidence of caries in orthodontic patients.Key Words: Glass ionomer cement, hydroxyapatite, Lactobacillus, Streptococcus mutans (Source: Dental Research Journal)
Source: Dental Research Journal - January 21, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Effects of probiotic supplementation on chronic inflammatory process modulation in colorectal carcinogenesis
Tissue Cell. 2024 Jan 12;87:102293. doi: 10.1016/j.tice.2023.102293. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe current study investigated the potential effects of probiotic supplementation on colorectal carcinogenesis chemically induced with 1,2-dimethylhydrazine (DMH) and treated with 5-fluorouracil (5FU)-based chemotherapy in mice. Animals were randomly allocated in five different groups: Control: which not receive any treatment throughout the experimental course; Colitis model group (DMH): treated with DMH; DMH+ 5FU: animals received I.P. (intraperitoneal) dose of chemotherapy on a weekly basis; DMH+PROB: animals received daily...
Source: Tissue and Cell - January 20, 2024 Category: Cytology Authors: Sabrina Karen Reis Eduardo Augusto Rabelo Socca Bianca Ribeiro de Souza Sandra Cristina Genaro Nelson Dur án Wagner Jos é Fávaro Source Type: research
Lactobacillus acidophilus and its metabolite ursodeoxycholic acid ameliorate ulcerative colitis by promoting Treg differentiation and inhibiting M1 macrophage polarization
In conclusion, LA and its metabolite, UDCA, may treat UC by activating the RapGap/PI3K-AKT/NF-κB signaling pathway and modulating Treg cells and M1 macrophages. All in all, our findings highlight the potential of microbial metabolites in enhancing probiotic for UC treatment. (Source: Frontiers in Microbiology)
Source: Frontiers in Microbiology - January 16, 2024 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research
Efficacy of Quadruple-coated Probiotics in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Study
CONCLUSIONS: gQlab administration can improve the overall IBS symptoms, especially in female and constipation-predominant IBS patients. Further research is necessary to clarify the pathophysiology behind sex-related treatment responses in IBS patients.PMID:38173160 | DOI:10.5056/jnm23036 (Source: Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility)
Source: Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility - January 4, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Young Hoon Chang Yoon Jin Choi Cheol Min Shin Jin Seok Moon Tae-Yoon Kim Hyuk Yoon Young Soo Park Nayoung Kim Dong Ho Lee Source Type: research
