The onset and progression of periodontitis are closely associated with subgingival dysbiosis and excessive localized oxidative stress.While some oral probiotics exhibit certain inhibitory effects on periodontitis-rela...The onset and progression of periodontitis are closely associated with subgingival dysbiosis and excessive localized oxidative stress.While some oral probiotics exhibit certain inhibitory effects on periodontitis-related pathogens,they often struggle to effectively colonize and antagonize these pathogens due to the complex oxidative stress at the site of periodontitis.In this study,we engineer Lactobacillus reuteri with a reactive oxygen species(ROS)-responsive adhesive polymer(phenylboric acid-dopamine-hyaluronic acid)(LR@PDH).In the periodontitis microenvironment,this polymer can consume ROS and then expose the phenolic hydroxyl group of dopamine,promoting the selective adhesion and colonization of Lactobacillus reuteri at the site of inflammation to antagonize pathogens.The results show that,compared to conventional probiotic therapy,inflammation-responsive adhesive Lactobacillus reuteri effectively alleviates local oxidative stress,reduces the abundance of pathogenic bacteria in the subgingival microbiome,and inhibits the progression of periodontitis.Additionally,its good biocompatibility and safety highlight its potential as a therapeutic approach for clinical treatment of periodontitis.展开更多
Limosilactobacillus reuteri is a vertebrate symbiont that is widely appreciated as being of significant ecological importance for human health.As a unique feature,L.reuteri converts glycerol to the antimicrobial compo...Limosilactobacillus reuteri is a vertebrate symbiont that is widely appreciated as being of significant ecological importance for human health.As a unique feature,L.reuteri converts glycerol to the antimicrobial compound reuterin using enzymes encoded in its propanediol-utilization operon and evolves with host-driven diversification.Reuterin-producing L.reuteri HLRE13 was selectively isolated from poultry previously and confirmed to inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus in vitro.However,it remains unclear whether L.reuteri HLRE13 retains these antagonistic properties when ingested in specific-pathogen-free mice.Here,we investigated the ameliorative effects and potential mechanisms of action of L.reuteri HLRE13 in combination with glycerol on S.aureus-induced infection phenotypes in mice.Firstly,our results confirmed that L.reuteri HLRE13 effectively inhibited the intestinal colonization of S.aureus CMCC26003;Secondly,L.reuteri HLRE13 combined with glycerol could alleviate the intestinal tissues damage caused by S.aureus through increasing the expression of ZO-1,Occludin,and MUC-2,ameliorate the intestinal systemic inflammatory response,and maintain the balance of gut microbiota by increasing the relative abundance of Lactobacillus and reducing the relative abundance of Staphylococcus.Furthermore,the colonization resistance was also found on L.reuteri HLRE13 combined with glycerol against S.aureus in pseudo germ-free mice,and they exerted the similar effects on alleviating intestinal damage and improving immune function.Combining these results,we speculate that reuterin-producing L.reuteri antagonize S.aureus in mice without the gut microbiota-dependent manner.Overall,our findings will provide a theoretical foundation for the scientific cognition of L.reiteri in maintaining intestinal health by producing reuterin.展开更多
In this study,digested soybean protein(dspr)and peptides(dspe)were found to have different effects on the adhesion ability of Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM17938 and HT-29 cells.Results found that dspr and dspe could...In this study,digested soybean protein(dspr)and peptides(dspe)were found to have different effects on the adhesion ability of Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM17938 and HT-29 cells.Results found that dspr and dspe could increase L.reuteri adhesion ability by affecting their auto-aggregation and hydrophobicity during their stationary phase.The moonlighting protein may play a dominant role affected by dspe in the adhesion process of L.reuteri from stationary phase.Moreover,dspr and dspe also enhanced the adhesion ability of HT-29cells to L.reuteri DSM17938,and they might play different role at different stages of adhesion.dspr mainly promoted the expression of adhesion-related genes before L.reuteri adhesion.dspe increased them after the adhesion of L.reuteri from log phase and dspr mainly enhanced their expression after stationary phase L.reuteri adhesion.Soybean protein and peptides may therefore be considered as a potential effective modulator of L.reuteri adhesion to intestinal tract.展开更多
This randomized,double-blind,placebo-controlled trial evaluated the uric acid(UA)-lowering effect of Limosilactobacillus reuteri CCFM1132 in young males with hyperuricemia.Participants received 1×1010CFU of L....This randomized,double-blind,placebo-controlled trial evaluated the uric acid(UA)-lowering effect of Limosilactobacillus reuteri CCFM1132 in young males with hyperuricemia.Participants received 1×1010CFU of L.reuteri CCFM1132(n=34)or placebo(n=31)daily for 8 weeks.After the intervention,serum UA concentration significantly decreased,along with a reduction in xanthine oxidase(XOD)activity compared to the placebo group(P<0.01).Indicators of liver(aspartate transaminase and alanine transaminase)and renal(urea and creatinine)functions improved.Short-chain fatty acid(SCFA)concentrations significantly increased,with an upregulated abundance of SCFA producers(Fusicatenibacter,Ruminococcaceae UCG_014,and Ruminococcus 1)in the gut.Additionally,correlation analysis revealed that concentrations of SCFAs,particularly acetate and butyrate,were strongly negatively correlated with UA concentration and XOD activity.These findings suggest that L.reuteri CCFM1132 relieves hyperuricemia by enhancing the abundance of SCFA producers in the gut to promote SCFA production and by suppressing XOD activity.This study provides a valuable reference for developing new treatments for hyperuricemia.展开更多
A recent preclinical study reported that Wumei Pills(WMP)and Lactobacillus reuteri(L.reuteri)mitigate 5-fluorouracil-induced intestinal mucositis by promoting intestinal stem cell(ISC)-mediated repair via Wnt/β-caten...A recent preclinical study reported that Wumei Pills(WMP)and Lactobacillus reuteri(L.reuteri)mitigate 5-fluorouracil-induced intestinal mucositis by promoting intestinal stem cell(ISC)-mediated repair via Wnt/β-catenin signaling.The mechanistic interpretation rests largely on systemic inflammation readouts,correlative microbiota changes,and immunohistochemistry of pathway markers.From a clinical standpoint,chemotherapy-induced mucositis remains a common and burdensome toxicity that leads to dose reductions,treatment delays,and infection risk;current care is largely supportive and does not directly restore ISCmediated repair.This unmet need motivates rigorous appraisal of the proposed“WMP→L.reuteri→ISC/Wnt”axis.To highlight key methodological considerations that may affect causal inference and analytical rigor in the proposed“WMP→L.reuteri→ISC/Wnt”pathway.This letter critically appraises the study’s design,endpoints,and analyses against current best practices in mucositis biology,microbiome causality testing,Wnt/β-catenin pathway validation,and preclinical statistics,and synthesizes concrete,literature-grounded remedies.Six issues with potential impact on interpretation were identified:(1)Reliance on serum cytokines/lipopolysaccharide to infer local mucosal inflammation,with limited tissue-level indices(e.g.,myeloperoxidase,interleukin-1β,immune-cell infiltration);(2)Absence of necessity/sufficiency tests to verify microbiota mediation(e.g.,L.reuteri depletion,WMP-donor fecal microbiota transplantation,probiotic add-back);(3)Pathway evidence tiering-Wnt/β-catenin activation not confirmed byβ-catenin nuclear translocation or downstream targets(Axin2,c-Myc,cyclin D1),and Lgr5 quantification/specificity insufficient;(4)Statistical design under-specified(power justification,blinded assessment,control of multiple comparisons)and potential cage effects unmodeled;(5)Limited dose-response and safety profiling for WMP/L.reuteri;and(6)Constrained generalizability(single sex/strain/age,lack of ABX-only controls,single time-point).The reported benefits of WMP and L.reuteri in chemotherapy-induced mucositis are promising,but stronger causal and analytical foundations are needed.Incorporating tissue-level inflammation readouts,microbiota loss-/gain-offunction designs,definitive Wnt/β-catenin activation assays,rigorous statistical practices(including mixed-effects models for cage clustering and multiplicity control),dose-response/safety evaluation,and broader experimental scope(sex/age/strain,ABX-only controls,time-course)will yield more robust and translationally relevant conclusions.展开更多
Background:Qiwenghuangbo powder(QP),composed of Astragalus,Phellodendron chinensis,and Radix pulsatilla,is a traditional Chinese herbal formula,but its effects on weaned piglets remained unclear.Methods:Weaned piglets...Background:Qiwenghuangbo powder(QP),composed of Astragalus,Phellodendron chinensis,and Radix pulsatilla,is a traditional Chinese herbal formula,but its effects on weaned piglets remained unclear.Methods:Weaned piglets fed with 0.5 kg QP(QP1),1 kg QP(QP2),low-zinc oxide(ZnO;negative control),and high-ZnO(positive control)diets in two phases,respec-tively,and the growth performance,intestinal morphology,cytokines,and microbial communities were profiled.The mouse models of colitis induced by Citrobacter roden-tium and dextran sulfate sodium(DSS)were employed to elucidate the potential role of QP-fed enriched key species.Results:Dietary 1.0 kg QP alleviated diarrhea and inflammation and improved intes-tinal development and growth performance of weaned piglets.Moreover,this dietary intervention notably altered microbiota composition,characterized by the enrich-ment of Limosilactobacillus reuteri.Furthermore,out of three isolated L.reuteri,two strains could alleviate pathogen infection and intestinal inflammation,respectively.Specifically,the anti-inflammatory effect of one strain was achieved by promoting the colonization resistance of C.rodentium as significantly reduced pathogen loads.The other strain mitigated DSS-induced colitis by enhancing the goblet cell function and inhibiting the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines,particularly interleukin-1β(IL-1ß)and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α).Conclusions:Dietary QP improved the growth performance and intestinal health of weaned piglets by promoting the colonization of L.reuteri.The isolated commensal L.reuteri control colitis in a strain-specific mechanism,highlighting the potential of QP and L.reuteri in providing evidence for gut health promotion.展开更多
BACKGROUND Intestinal mucositis is a severe and common complication of chemotherapy,characterized by disruption of the gut microbiota,intestinal inflammation,and epithelial barrier damage.Intestinal stem cells(ISCs)ar...BACKGROUND Intestinal mucositis is a severe and common complication of chemotherapy,characterized by disruption of the gut microbiota,intestinal inflammation,and epithelial barrier damage.Intestinal stem cells(ISCs)are essential for epithelial renewal and barrier maintenance,yet chemotherapy impairs ISC proliferation and function,delaying mucosal repair.We hypothesized that Wumei Pills(WMP)could protect against chemotherapy-induced intestinal mucositis by modulating gut microbiota-particularly Lactobacillus reuteri(L.reuteri)-to restore ISC activity,preserve microbial balance,reduce inflammation,and promote epithelial regeneration.AIM To characterize these changes and the safety of WMP via a 5-fluorouracil(5-FU)induced intestinal mucositis mouse model.METHODS In this study,we established a 5-FU induced intestinal mucositis mouse model,to explore the protective effect of WMP regulating L.reuteri on integrity of intestinal mucosa.RESULTS We found that intestinal flora is an important mechanism causing chemotherapyinduced intestinal mucositis,but WMP and live L.reuteri were effective in protecting the morphology of intestinal mucositis and normal proliferation of epithelial.L.reuteri colonized in the intestinal mucosa and WMP ameliorated intestinal mucosa damage caused by 5-FU treatment,including improvement of body weight,pathological change,and proliferation level,reducement proinflammatory cytokine secretion(tumor necrosis factor-α,interleukin-6)and the lipopolysaccharides concentration in serum.The repair process stimulated by both L.reuteri and WMP were also accompanied with increased leucine-richrepeat-containing G-protein-coupled receptor 5(+)and proliferating cell nuclear antigen of mice intestine.Furthermore,we demonstrated that WMP and L.reuteri activated the Wingless-type/β-catenin pathway to accelerate proliferation of intestinal epithelial,thus recovering damaged intestinal mucosa.However,the relieving effect of L.reuteri on intestinal mucosa was inferior to that of WMP.CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that WMP regulating L.reuteri protects intestinal barrier and activates intestinal epithelial proliferation,which sheds light on treatment approaches for intestinal inflammation based on ISCs with traditional Chinese medicine and probiotics L.reuteri.展开更多
Limosilac to bacillus reuteri QS01 is potential probiotic isolated from the intestinal microbiota of healthy women in early pregnancy.In the current study,we examined whether QS01 can prevent gestational diabetes mell...Limosilac to bacillus reuteri QS01 is potential probiotic isolated from the intestinal microbiota of healthy women in early pregnancy.In the current study,we examined whether QS01 can prevent gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM) in an enhanced mouse model of the condition.Female C57BL/6J mouse offspring(F1 generation) born to dams fed a control(CON) or low-protein diet(GDM group) during gestation and lactation were used.Pregnant F1 mice fed a standard diet were randomly assigned to 5 groups:CON,GDM,and GDM mice treated with metformin,QS01 or Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HN001.An oral glucose tolerance test was performed before sacrifice at gestational day 17.Glucose tolerance was significantly ameliorated by all 3 treatments.QS01 supplementation fortified the intestinal mucosal barrier and inhibited the escalation of plasma inflammatory cytokines.QS01 treatment altered the cecal microbiota composition and function.Plasma and cecal metabolite profiles were modulated by QS01,prominently demonstrating significant upregulation of indole lactate and L-tryptophan in plasma and 5-hydroxy-tryptophan in the cecum,positively correlated with gut Lactobacillus abundance.In summary,QS01 plays a role in preventing GDM by remodeling the intestinal microbiota,reinforcing the intestinal mucosal barrier and alleviating chronic inflammation.展开更多
Objectives:Limosilactobacillus reuteri is a beneficial Lactobacillus widely used in foods and supplements to promote overall health.Some studies also suggest it supports skin health and prevents allergies and cardiova...Objectives:Limosilactobacillus reuteri is a beneficial Lactobacillus widely used in foods and supplements to promote overall health.Some studies also suggest it supports skin health and prevents allergies and cardiovascular disease.However,research on its skin-protective effects against photoaging has not been conducted.This study evaluated the potential of culture broths fromthree L.reuteri strains(DS0333,DS0384,and DS0385)to inhibit skin photoaging.Methods:To assess their anti-photoaging potential,the culture broths were examined for antioxidant capacity,melanin inhibition,and collagen synthesis promotion.Radical scavenging activity was tested using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl(DPPH)and 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)(ABTS)assays.The biosynthetic activity of melanin and associated protein markers involved in melanogenesis was examined in a B16F10 mouse melanoma model.Type I procollagen synthesis and matrix metalloproteinase-1(MMP-1)inhibition were evaluated in ultraviolet B(UVB)-damaged human dermal fibroblasts(HDFs).Results:The culture broths exhibited concentrationdependent antioxidant activity and significantly suppressed melanin synthesis triggered byα-melanocyte-stimulating hormone(α-MSH).Transcription factors involved inmelanogenesis,namelymicrophthalmia-associated transcription factor(MITF),tyrosinase-related protein 1(TRP-1),and 2(TRP-2),were significantly downregulated following treatment.Treatment with culture broths also enhanced type I procollagen production and inhibited MMP-1 activity and protein expression in UVB-exposed HDFs.Among the strains,DS0333 demonstrated the strongest efficacy and was further investigated.It enhanced the proliferation of skin cells and attenuated the levels of age-associated markers such as MMP-1,mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK),and activator protein 1(AP-1).High-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)analysis identified phenyllactic acid(PLA)as the predominant active compound.Conclusions:These results indicate that DS0333 culture broth exhibits strong anti-aging effects and can be applied in functional cosmetics aimed at promoting skin health.展开更多
Background Colitis caused by bacterial infection is a major global health challenge.Unfortunately,current treatment options are limited.We previously disclosed that L.reuteri SXDT-32 was enriched in the feces of an an...Background Colitis caused by bacterial infection is a major global health challenge.Unfortunately,current treatment options are limited.We previously disclosed that L.reuteri SXDT-32 was enriched in the feces of an ancient diarrhearesistant pig breed(Mashen pig)in China over 2500 years old.As diarrhea is often closely associated with intestinal inflammation,L.reuteri SXDT-32 was identified as a potential beneficial bacterium to prevent intestinal inflammation.However,the precise mechanisms involved remained unclear.Results Our tests showed that L.reuteri SXDT-32 alleviated colonic damage induced by pathogenic E.coli SKLAN202302 in weaned pigs by enhancing barrier integrity and inhibiting inflammation.The transcriptomics revealed that L.reuteri SXDT-32 protected against inflammatory injury by inhibiting the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway.Metabolite analysis indicated that the content of shikimic acid(SA)was substantially elevated in the colonic mucosa of L.reuteri SXDT-32-fed piglets(P<0.05).In addition,Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer(LC-MS)analysis showed significant increases in SA content in both the colonic chyme of L.reuteri SXDT-32-fed piglets and the supernatant of in vitro grown cultures of L.reuteri SXDT-32(P<0.05).Polymerase chain reaction(PCR)analysis identified gene aroE from L.reuteri SXDT-32,which is a key gene directly linked to SA synthesis,and elevated shikimate dehydrogenase(SD,encoded by aroE)was also detected in both L.reuteri SXDT-32 and the colonic mucosa of piglets fed L.reuteri SXDT-32(P<0.01).In vitro Caco-2 cell experiments demonstrated that SA,L.reuteri SXDT-32,and the supernatant from in vitro grown cultures of L.reuteri SXDT-32 exhibited comparable inhibitory effects on the PI3K-Akt pathway to those of the PI3K inhibitor LY294002.Conclusions L.reuteri SXDT-32 alleviated intestinal inflammation in piglets by producing SA that inhibits the PI3K-Akt pathway.This study provides an innovative approach for the treatment and prevention of colitis caused by bacterial infection.展开更多
3-Hydroxypropionaldehyde (3-HPA) is a potential valuable chemical and new broad-spectrum antim-icrobial substance. In order to improve the conversion of 3-HPA/glycerol, our work studied the two-step process from gly...3-Hydroxypropionaldehyde (3-HPA) is a potential valuable chemical and new broad-spectrum antim-icrobial substance. In order to improve the conversion of 3-HPA/glycerol, our work studied the two-step process from glycerol to 3-HPA, and investigated the influence of cell harvest time, glycerol concentration, biomass con-centration, pH and temperature on the production of 3-HPA by Lactobacillus reuteri CG001, respectively. The re-sults showed that molar conversion yield of 3-HPA/glycerol reached 97.9% under the condition that 200 mmol·L-1 glycerol was converted by 25.3 g·L-1 resting cell for 1 h at 30 ℃. The cells could not be reused directly because the L. reuteri almost lost its bioconversion activity completely, but the ability of glycerol conversion could gradually recover if the fresh medium was added to the deactivated cell for 4 h.展开更多
Background:Since the overuse of antibiotics in animal production has led to a selection of antibiotic-resistant pathogens that affect humans and animals as well.Scientists are therefore searching for novel natural alt...Background:Since the overuse of antibiotics in animal production has led to a selection of antibiotic-resistant pathogens that affect humans and animals as well.Scientists are therefore searching for novel natural alternatives to antibiotics.In this study Lactobacillus reuteri and a combination of reuterin and microcin J25(RJ)were evaluated as promoters of growth and modulators of the cecal microbiota and metabolite profiles in broiler chickens.Oneday-old Cobb 500 male broilers were distributed to 8 treatments:negative control(without antibiotic),positive control(bacitracin),three concentrations of RJ and three doses of L.reuteri plus glycerol.The birds(2176,34 per pen,8 pens per treatment)were reared for 35 d.Results:The body weight of the bacitracin and 5 mmol/L reuterin combined with 0.08μmol/L microcin J25(10RJ)treatment group was significantly higher than that of the negative control group(P<0.05).L.reuteri had no significant effect on broiler growth.MiSeq high-throughput sequencing of 16S rRNA showed clustering of cecal microbial operational taxonomic unit diversity according to treatment.The influence of bacitracin and 10RJ on bacterial community overall structure was similar.They promoted Ruminococcaceae,Lachnospiraceae and Lactobacillaceae,increased the relative abundance of Faecalibacterium and decreased the abundance of Bacteroides and Alistipes,while the negative control condition favored Bacteroidaceae and Rikenellaceae.Furthermore,10RJ increased the concentration of short-chain fatty acid in the cecum and changed the metabolome overall.Conclusions:These overall suggest that 10RJ can promote a host-friendly gut environment by changing the cecal microbiome and metabolome.This combination of natural antimicrobial agents in the drinking water had a positive effect on broiler growth and may be suitable as an alternative to antibiotic growth promoters.展开更多
Probiotics are living microorganisms that provide a wide variety of health benefits to the host when ingested in adequate amounts. The bacterial strains most frequently used as probiotic agents are lactic acid bacteri...Probiotics are living microorganisms that provide a wide variety of health benefits to the host when ingested in adequate amounts. The bacterial strains most frequently used as probiotic agents are lactic acid bacteria, such as Loctobocillus reuteri, which is one of the few endogenous Lactobadllus species found in the gastrointestinal tract of vertebrates, including humans, rats, pigs and chickens. L. reuteri is one of the most well documented probiotic species and has been widely utilized as a probiotic in humans and animals for many years. Initially, L. reuteri was used in humans to reduce the incidence and the severity of diarrhea, prevent colic and necrotic enterocolitis, and maintain a functional mucosal barrier. As interest in alternatives to in-feed antibiotics has grown in recent years, some evidence has emerged that probiotics may promote growth, improve the efficiency of feed utilization, prevent diarrhea, and regulate the immune system in pigs. In this review, the characteristics of L. reuteri are described, in order to update the evidence on the efficacy of using L. reuteri in pigs.展开更多
AIM:To evaluate the role of sequential therapy and Lactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri ) supplementation, in the eradication treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori ). METHODS:H. pylori infection was diagnosed in 90...AIM:To evaluate the role of sequential therapy and Lactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri ) supplementation, in the eradication treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori ). METHODS:H. pylori infection was diagnosed in 90 adult dyspeptic patients. Patients were excluded if previously treated for H. pylori infection or if they were taking a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), H2-receptor antagonist or antibiotics. Patients were assigned to receive one of the following therapies:(1) 7-d triple therapy (PPI plus clarithromycin and amoxicillin or metronidazole) plus L. reuteri supplementation dur- ing antibiotic treatment; (2) 7-d triple therapy plus L. reuteri supplementation after antibiotic treatment; (3) sequential regimen (5-d PPI plus amoxicillin therapy followed by a 5-d PPI, clarithromycin and tinidazole) plus L. reuteri supplementation during antibiotic treatment; and (4) sequential regimen plus L. reuteri supplementation after antibiotic treatment. Successful eradication therapy was defined as a negative urea breath test at least 4 wk following treatment. RESULTS:Ninety adult dyspeptic patients were en- rolled, and 83 (30 male, 53 female; mean age 57 ± 13 years) completed the study. Nineteen patients were administered a 7-d triple treatment:11 with L. reuteri supplementation during and 8 after therapy. Sixty-four patients were administered a sequential regimen:32 with L. reuteri supplementation during and 32 after therapy. The eradication rate was significantly higher in the sequential group compared with the 7-d triple regimen (88% vs 63%, P = 0.01). No difference was found between two types of PPI. No difference in erad- ication rates was observed between patients submitted to L. reuteri supplementation during or after antibiotic treatment. Compliance with therapy was excellent in all patients. No difference in adverse effects was observed between the different antibiotic treatments and between patients submitted to L. reuteri supplementation during and after antibiotic treatment. There was a low incidence of adverse effects in all groups of patients with sequential therapy, probably due to the presence of the L. reuteri supplementation. CONCLUSION:The sequential treatment regimen achieved a significantly higher eradication rate of H. pylori compared with standard 7-d regimen. L. reuteri supplementation could reduce the frequency and the intensity of antibiotic-associated side-effects.展开更多
Lactobacillus rhamnosus(Rh)and Lactobacillus reuteri(Re)are well-known probiotic species in inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)research.The variations between these species’efficacy against colitis,and their model of act...Lactobacillus rhamnosus(Rh)and Lactobacillus reuteri(Re)are well-known probiotic species in inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)research.The variations between these species’efficacy against colitis,and their model of action in this regard,are intriguing and enable treatment to be individually tailored to patients.In this study,four strains each of Rh and Re were isolated from fecal samples and their draft genomes were sequenced.The anti-colitis activities of both strains involved various aspects of intestinal immune,physical,chemical,and biological barrier function.Strikingly,the tested strains exhibited considerable interspecies and intraspecies specificity in colitis amelioration.Rh strains significantly outperformed Re strains in terms of short-chain fatty acid synthesis.Nevertheless,Re strains were more effective than Rh strains in inhibiting production of inflammatory factors;promoting production of intestinal mucus,antimicrobial peptides,and tight junction proteins;and supporting the stem cell compartment.This accounts for the anti-colitis outcomes of Re strains being superior to those of Rh strains.In addition,the effective Rh and Re strains were found to express high concentrations of specific carbohydrate metabolism-and prophage-related genes,respectively.Taken together,the results of this study could assist researchers in developing effective therapies for IBD.展开更多
基金financial support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82301154,82471018,and 82271010)The Interdisciplinary Research Project of School of Stomatology Wuhan University(XNJC202307)。
摘要The onset and progression of periodontitis are closely associated with subgingival dysbiosis and excessive localized oxidative stress.While some oral probiotics exhibit certain inhibitory effects on periodontitis-related pathogens,they often struggle to effectively colonize and antagonize these pathogens due to the complex oxidative stress at the site of periodontitis.In this study,we engineer Lactobacillus reuteri with a reactive oxygen species(ROS)-responsive adhesive polymer(phenylboric acid-dopamine-hyaluronic acid)(LR@PDH).In the periodontitis microenvironment,this polymer can consume ROS and then expose the phenolic hydroxyl group of dopamine,promoting the selective adhesion and colonization of Lactobacillus reuteri at the site of inflammation to antagonize pathogens.The results show that,compared to conventional probiotic therapy,inflammation-responsive adhesive Lactobacillus reuteri effectively alleviates local oxidative stress,reduces the abundance of pathogenic bacteria in the subgingival microbiome,and inhibits the progression of periodontitis.Additionally,its good biocompatibility and safety highlight its potential as a therapeutic approach for clinical treatment of periodontitis.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32101915)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(20224BAB205005)+1 种基金Training Program for Academic and Technical Leaders of Major Disciplines in Jiangxi Province(20232BCJ23090)Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing(CSTB2023NSCQMSX0497).
摘要Limosilactobacillus reuteri is a vertebrate symbiont that is widely appreciated as being of significant ecological importance for human health.As a unique feature,L.reuteri converts glycerol to the antimicrobial compound reuterin using enzymes encoded in its propanediol-utilization operon and evolves with host-driven diversification.Reuterin-producing L.reuteri HLRE13 was selectively isolated from poultry previously and confirmed to inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus in vitro.However,it remains unclear whether L.reuteri HLRE13 retains these antagonistic properties when ingested in specific-pathogen-free mice.Here,we investigated the ameliorative effects and potential mechanisms of action of L.reuteri HLRE13 in combination with glycerol on S.aureus-induced infection phenotypes in mice.Firstly,our results confirmed that L.reuteri HLRE13 effectively inhibited the intestinal colonization of S.aureus CMCC26003;Secondly,L.reuteri HLRE13 combined with glycerol could alleviate the intestinal tissues damage caused by S.aureus through increasing the expression of ZO-1,Occludin,and MUC-2,ameliorate the intestinal systemic inflammatory response,and maintain the balance of gut microbiota by increasing the relative abundance of Lactobacillus and reducing the relative abundance of Staphylococcus.Furthermore,the colonization resistance was also found on L.reuteri HLRE13 combined with glycerol against S.aureus in pseudo germ-free mice,and they exerted the similar effects on alleviating intestinal damage and improving immune function.Combining these results,we speculate that reuterin-producing L.reuteri antagonize S.aureus in mice without the gut microbiota-dependent manner.Overall,our findings will provide a theoretical foundation for the scientific cognition of L.reiteri in maintaining intestinal health by producing reuterin.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFD2100402)the fund of Cultivation Project of Double First-Class Disciplines of Food Science and Engineering,Beijing Technology&Business University(BTBUYXTD202207).
摘要In this study,digested soybean protein(dspr)and peptides(dspe)were found to have different effects on the adhesion ability of Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM17938 and HT-29 cells.Results found that dspr and dspe could increase L.reuteri adhesion ability by affecting their auto-aggregation and hydrophobicity during their stationary phase.The moonlighting protein may play a dominant role affected by dspe in the adhesion process of L.reuteri from stationary phase.Moreover,dspr and dspe also enhanced the adhesion ability of HT-29cells to L.reuteri DSM17938,and they might play different role at different stages of adhesion.dspr mainly promoted the expression of adhesion-related genes before L.reuteri adhesion.dspe increased them after the adhesion of L.reuteri from log phase and dspr mainly enhanced their expression after stationary phase L.reuteri adhesion.Soybean protein and peptides may therefore be considered as a potential effective modulator of L.reuteri adhesion to intestinal tract.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32272332,32021005)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(JUSRP622020,JUSRP22006,JUSRP51501)the Program of Collaborative Innovation Centre of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province.
摘要This randomized,double-blind,placebo-controlled trial evaluated the uric acid(UA)-lowering effect of Limosilactobacillus reuteri CCFM1132 in young males with hyperuricemia.Participants received 1×1010CFU of L.reuteri CCFM1132(n=34)or placebo(n=31)daily for 8 weeks.After the intervention,serum UA concentration significantly decreased,along with a reduction in xanthine oxidase(XOD)activity compared to the placebo group(P<0.01).Indicators of liver(aspartate transaminase and alanine transaminase)and renal(urea and creatinine)functions improved.Short-chain fatty acid(SCFA)concentrations significantly increased,with an upregulated abundance of SCFA producers(Fusicatenibacter,Ruminococcaceae UCG_014,and Ruminococcus 1)in the gut.Additionally,correlation analysis revealed that concentrations of SCFAs,particularly acetate and butyrate,were strongly negatively correlated with UA concentration and XOD activity.These findings suggest that L.reuteri CCFM1132 relieves hyperuricemia by enhancing the abundance of SCFA producers in the gut to promote SCFA production and by suppressing XOD activity.This study provides a valuable reference for developing new treatments for hyperuricemia.
摘要A recent preclinical study reported that Wumei Pills(WMP)and Lactobacillus reuteri(L.reuteri)mitigate 5-fluorouracil-induced intestinal mucositis by promoting intestinal stem cell(ISC)-mediated repair via Wnt/β-catenin signaling.The mechanistic interpretation rests largely on systemic inflammation readouts,correlative microbiota changes,and immunohistochemistry of pathway markers.From a clinical standpoint,chemotherapy-induced mucositis remains a common and burdensome toxicity that leads to dose reductions,treatment delays,and infection risk;current care is largely supportive and does not directly restore ISCmediated repair.This unmet need motivates rigorous appraisal of the proposed“WMP→L.reuteri→ISC/Wnt”axis.To highlight key methodological considerations that may affect causal inference and analytical rigor in the proposed“WMP→L.reuteri→ISC/Wnt”pathway.This letter critically appraises the study’s design,endpoints,and analyses against current best practices in mucositis biology,microbiome causality testing,Wnt/β-catenin pathway validation,and preclinical statistics,and synthesizes concrete,literature-grounded remedies.Six issues with potential impact on interpretation were identified:(1)Reliance on serum cytokines/lipopolysaccharide to infer local mucosal inflammation,with limited tissue-level indices(e.g.,myeloperoxidase,interleukin-1β,immune-cell infiltration);(2)Absence of necessity/sufficiency tests to verify microbiota mediation(e.g.,L.reuteri depletion,WMP-donor fecal microbiota transplantation,probiotic add-back);(3)Pathway evidence tiering-Wnt/β-catenin activation not confirmed byβ-catenin nuclear translocation or downstream targets(Axin2,c-Myc,cyclin D1),and Lgr5 quantification/specificity insufficient;(4)Statistical design under-specified(power justification,blinded assessment,control of multiple comparisons)and potential cage effects unmodeled;(5)Limited dose-response and safety profiling for WMP/L.reuteri;and(6)Constrained generalizability(single sex/strain/age,lack of ABX-only controls,single time-point).The reported benefits of WMP and L.reuteri in chemotherapy-induced mucositis are promising,but stronger causal and analytical foundations are needed.Incorporating tissue-level inflammation readouts,microbiota loss-/gain-offunction designs,definitive Wnt/β-catenin activation assays,rigorous statistical practices(including mixed-effects models for cage clustering and multiplicity control),dose-response/safety evaluation,and broader experimental scope(sex/age/strain,ABX-only controls,time-course)will yield more robust and translationally relevant conclusions.
基金funded by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(numbers:2022YFA1304201 and 2021YFD1300201)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(numbers:32125036,32172750,32302765,and 32330100)+2 种基金the Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(number 6232024)China Agricultural Research System(number CARS-35)2115 Talent Development Program of China Agricultural University,and the 111 Project(B16044).
摘要Background:Qiwenghuangbo powder(QP),composed of Astragalus,Phellodendron chinensis,and Radix pulsatilla,is a traditional Chinese herbal formula,but its effects on weaned piglets remained unclear.Methods:Weaned piglets fed with 0.5 kg QP(QP1),1 kg QP(QP2),low-zinc oxide(ZnO;negative control),and high-ZnO(positive control)diets in two phases,respec-tively,and the growth performance,intestinal morphology,cytokines,and microbial communities were profiled.The mouse models of colitis induced by Citrobacter roden-tium and dextran sulfate sodium(DSS)were employed to elucidate the potential role of QP-fed enriched key species.Results:Dietary 1.0 kg QP alleviated diarrhea and inflammation and improved intes-tinal development and growth performance of weaned piglets.Moreover,this dietary intervention notably altered microbiota composition,characterized by the enrich-ment of Limosilactobacillus reuteri.Furthermore,out of three isolated L.reuteri,two strains could alleviate pathogen infection and intestinal inflammation,respectively.Specifically,the anti-inflammatory effect of one strain was achieved by promoting the colonization resistance of C.rodentium as significantly reduced pathogen loads.The other strain mitigated DSS-induced colitis by enhancing the goblet cell function and inhibiting the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines,particularly interleukin-1β(IL-1ß)and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α).Conclusions:Dietary QP improved the growth performance and intestinal health of weaned piglets by promoting the colonization of L.reuteri.The isolated commensal L.reuteri control colitis in a strain-specific mechanism,highlighting the potential of QP and L.reuteri in providing evidence for gut health promotion.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Research Project of Higher Education Institutions in Jiangsu Province,No.23KJB360013China and Jiangsu Province Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Development Program,No.MS2023001Guiding Project of Changshu Science and Technology Development Plan,No.CSWS202411.
摘要BACKGROUND Intestinal mucositis is a severe and common complication of chemotherapy,characterized by disruption of the gut microbiota,intestinal inflammation,and epithelial barrier damage.Intestinal stem cells(ISCs)are essential for epithelial renewal and barrier maintenance,yet chemotherapy impairs ISC proliferation and function,delaying mucosal repair.We hypothesized that Wumei Pills(WMP)could protect against chemotherapy-induced intestinal mucositis by modulating gut microbiota-particularly Lactobacillus reuteri(L.reuteri)-to restore ISC activity,preserve microbial balance,reduce inflammation,and promote epithelial regeneration.AIM To characterize these changes and the safety of WMP via a 5-fluorouracil(5-FU)induced intestinal mucositis mouse model.METHODS In this study,we established a 5-FU induced intestinal mucositis mouse model,to explore the protective effect of WMP regulating L.reuteri on integrity of intestinal mucosa.RESULTS We found that intestinal flora is an important mechanism causing chemotherapyinduced intestinal mucositis,but WMP and live L.reuteri were effective in protecting the morphology of intestinal mucositis and normal proliferation of epithelial.L.reuteri colonized in the intestinal mucosa and WMP ameliorated intestinal mucosa damage caused by 5-FU treatment,including improvement of body weight,pathological change,and proliferation level,reducement proinflammatory cytokine secretion(tumor necrosis factor-α,interleukin-6)and the lipopolysaccharides concentration in serum.The repair process stimulated by both L.reuteri and WMP were also accompanied with increased leucine-richrepeat-containing G-protein-coupled receptor 5(+)and proliferating cell nuclear antigen of mice intestine.Furthermore,we demonstrated that WMP and L.reuteri activated the Wingless-type/β-catenin pathway to accelerate proliferation of intestinal epithelial,thus recovering damaged intestinal mucosa.However,the relieving effect of L.reuteri on intestinal mucosa was inferior to that of WMP.CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that WMP regulating L.reuteri protects intestinal barrier and activates intestinal epithelial proliferation,which sheds light on treatment approaches for intestinal inflammation based on ISCs with traditional Chinese medicine and probiotics L.reuteri.
基金supported by the grants from the Nutrition and care of Maternal and Child Research Funding program (2020BINCMCF056)。
摘要Limosilac to bacillus reuteri QS01 is potential probiotic isolated from the intestinal microbiota of healthy women in early pregnancy.In the current study,we examined whether QS01 can prevent gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM) in an enhanced mouse model of the condition.Female C57BL/6J mouse offspring(F1 generation) born to dams fed a control(CON) or low-protein diet(GDM group) during gestation and lactation were used.Pregnant F1 mice fed a standard diet were randomly assigned to 5 groups:CON,GDM,and GDM mice treated with metformin,QS01 or Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HN001.An oral glucose tolerance test was performed before sacrifice at gestational day 17.Glucose tolerance was significantly ameliorated by all 3 treatments.QS01 supplementation fortified the intestinal mucosal barrier and inhibited the escalation of plasma inflammatory cytokines.QS01 treatment altered the cecal microbiota composition and function.Plasma and cecal metabolite profiles were modulated by QS01,prominently demonstrating significant upregulation of indole lactate and L-tryptophan in plasma and 5-hydroxy-tryptophan in the cecum,positively correlated with gut Lactobacillus abundance.In summary,QS01 plays a role in preventing GDM by remodeling the intestinal microbiota,reinforcing the intestinal mucosal barrier and alleviating chronic inflammation.
基金supported by a Korea Innovation Foundation(INNOPOLIS)grant funded by the Korean government(Ministry of Science and ICT)through a science and technology project that opens the future of the region(grant number:2021-DD-UP-0380).
摘要Objectives:Limosilactobacillus reuteri is a beneficial Lactobacillus widely used in foods and supplements to promote overall health.Some studies also suggest it supports skin health and prevents allergies and cardiovascular disease.However,research on its skin-protective effects against photoaging has not been conducted.This study evaluated the potential of culture broths fromthree L.reuteri strains(DS0333,DS0384,and DS0385)to inhibit skin photoaging.Methods:To assess their anti-photoaging potential,the culture broths were examined for antioxidant capacity,melanin inhibition,and collagen synthesis promotion.Radical scavenging activity was tested using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl(DPPH)and 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)(ABTS)assays.The biosynthetic activity of melanin and associated protein markers involved in melanogenesis was examined in a B16F10 mouse melanoma model.Type I procollagen synthesis and matrix metalloproteinase-1(MMP-1)inhibition were evaluated in ultraviolet B(UVB)-damaged human dermal fibroblasts(HDFs).Results:The culture broths exhibited concentrationdependent antioxidant activity and significantly suppressed melanin synthesis triggered byα-melanocyte-stimulating hormone(α-MSH).Transcription factors involved inmelanogenesis,namelymicrophthalmia-associated transcription factor(MITF),tyrosinase-related protein 1(TRP-1),and 2(TRP-2),were significantly downregulated following treatment.Treatment with culture broths also enhanced type I procollagen production and inhibited MMP-1 activity and protein expression in UVB-exposed HDFs.Among the strains,DS0333 demonstrated the strongest efficacy and was further investigated.It enhanced the proliferation of skin cells and attenuated the levels of age-associated markers such as MMP-1,mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK),and activator protein 1(AP-1).High-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)analysis identified phenyllactic acid(PLA)as the predominant active compound.Conclusions:These results indicate that DS0333 culture broth exhibits strong anti-aging effects and can be applied in functional cosmetics aimed at promoting skin health.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(U22 A20515)National High-Level Talents Special Support Program of China(2021-WR-01)Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program(ASTIPIAS07).
摘要Background Colitis caused by bacterial infection is a major global health challenge.Unfortunately,current treatment options are limited.We previously disclosed that L.reuteri SXDT-32 was enriched in the feces of an ancient diarrhearesistant pig breed(Mashen pig)in China over 2500 years old.As diarrhea is often closely associated with intestinal inflammation,L.reuteri SXDT-32 was identified as a potential beneficial bacterium to prevent intestinal inflammation.However,the precise mechanisms involved remained unclear.Results Our tests showed that L.reuteri SXDT-32 alleviated colonic damage induced by pathogenic E.coli SKLAN202302 in weaned pigs by enhancing barrier integrity and inhibiting inflammation.The transcriptomics revealed that L.reuteri SXDT-32 protected against inflammatory injury by inhibiting the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway.Metabolite analysis indicated that the content of shikimic acid(SA)was substantially elevated in the colonic mucosa of L.reuteri SXDT-32-fed piglets(P<0.05).In addition,Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer(LC-MS)analysis showed significant increases in SA content in both the colonic chyme of L.reuteri SXDT-32-fed piglets and the supernatant of in vitro grown cultures of L.reuteri SXDT-32(P<0.05).Polymerase chain reaction(PCR)analysis identified gene aroE from L.reuteri SXDT-32,which is a key gene directly linked to SA synthesis,and elevated shikimate dehydrogenase(SD,encoded by aroE)was also detected in both L.reuteri SXDT-32 and the colonic mucosa of piglets fed L.reuteri SXDT-32(P<0.01).In vitro Caco-2 cell experiments demonstrated that SA,L.reuteri SXDT-32,and the supernatant from in vitro grown cultures of L.reuteri SXDT-32 exhibited comparable inhibitory effects on the PI3K-Akt pathway to those of the PI3K inhibitor LY294002.Conclusions L.reuteri SXDT-32 alleviated intestinal inflammation in piglets by producing SA that inhibits the PI3K-Akt pathway.This study provides an innovative approach for the treatment and prevention of colitis caused by bacterial infection.
基金Supported by the National-Natural Science Foundation of China (20906035) and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (JB-JX 1002).
摘要3-Hydroxypropionaldehyde (3-HPA) is a potential valuable chemical and new broad-spectrum antim-icrobial substance. In order to improve the conversion of 3-HPA/glycerol, our work studied the two-step process from glycerol to 3-HPA, and investigated the influence of cell harvest time, glycerol concentration, biomass con-centration, pH and temperature on the production of 3-HPA by Lactobacillus reuteri CG001, respectively. The re-sults showed that molar conversion yield of 3-HPA/glycerol reached 97.9% under the condition that 200 mmol·L-1 glycerol was converted by 25.3 g·L-1 resting cell for 1 h at 30 ℃. The cells could not be reused directly because the L. reuteri almost lost its bioconversion activity completely, but the ability of glycerol conversion could gradually recover if the fresh medium was added to the deactivated cell for 4 h.
基金the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada industrial research chair METABIOLAC (grant number IRCPJ 499946–15)from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (project PSS#1781, J-002308)
摘要Background:Since the overuse of antibiotics in animal production has led to a selection of antibiotic-resistant pathogens that affect humans and animals as well.Scientists are therefore searching for novel natural alternatives to antibiotics.In this study Lactobacillus reuteri and a combination of reuterin and microcin J25(RJ)were evaluated as promoters of growth and modulators of the cecal microbiota and metabolite profiles in broiler chickens.Oneday-old Cobb 500 male broilers were distributed to 8 treatments:negative control(without antibiotic),positive control(bacitracin),three concentrations of RJ and three doses of L.reuteri plus glycerol.The birds(2176,34 per pen,8 pens per treatment)were reared for 35 d.Results:The body weight of the bacitracin and 5 mmol/L reuterin combined with 0.08μmol/L microcin J25(10RJ)treatment group was significantly higher than that of the negative control group(P<0.05).L.reuteri had no significant effect on broiler growth.MiSeq high-throughput sequencing of 16S rRNA showed clustering of cecal microbial operational taxonomic unit diversity according to treatment.The influence of bacitracin and 10RJ on bacterial community overall structure was similar.They promoted Ruminococcaceae,Lachnospiraceae and Lactobacillaceae,increased the relative abundance of Faecalibacterium and decreased the abundance of Bacteroides and Alistipes,while the negative control condition favored Bacteroidaceae and Rikenellaceae.Furthermore,10RJ increased the concentration of short-chain fatty acid in the cecum and changed the metabolome overall.Conclusions:These overall suggest that 10RJ can promote a host-friendly gut environment by changing the cecal microbiome and metabolome.This combination of natural antimicrobial agents in the drinking water had a positive effect on broiler growth and may be suitable as an alternative to antibiotic growth promoters.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Number 31420103908)
摘要Probiotics are living microorganisms that provide a wide variety of health benefits to the host when ingested in adequate amounts. The bacterial strains most frequently used as probiotic agents are lactic acid bacteria, such as Loctobocillus reuteri, which is one of the few endogenous Lactobadllus species found in the gastrointestinal tract of vertebrates, including humans, rats, pigs and chickens. L. reuteri is one of the most well documented probiotic species and has been widely utilized as a probiotic in humans and animals for many years. Initially, L. reuteri was used in humans to reduce the incidence and the severity of diarrhea, prevent colic and necrotic enterocolitis, and maintain a functional mucosal barrier. As interest in alternatives to in-feed antibiotics has grown in recent years, some evidence has emerged that probiotics may promote growth, improve the efficiency of feed utilization, prevent diarrhea, and regulate the immune system in pigs. In this review, the characteristics of L. reuteri are described, in order to update the evidence on the efficacy of using L. reuteri in pigs.
摘要AIM:To evaluate the role of sequential therapy and Lactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri ) supplementation, in the eradication treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori ). METHODS:H. pylori infection was diagnosed in 90 adult dyspeptic patients. Patients were excluded if previously treated for H. pylori infection or if they were taking a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), H2-receptor antagonist or antibiotics. Patients were assigned to receive one of the following therapies:(1) 7-d triple therapy (PPI plus clarithromycin and amoxicillin or metronidazole) plus L. reuteri supplementation dur- ing antibiotic treatment; (2) 7-d triple therapy plus L. reuteri supplementation after antibiotic treatment; (3) sequential regimen (5-d PPI plus amoxicillin therapy followed by a 5-d PPI, clarithromycin and tinidazole) plus L. reuteri supplementation during antibiotic treatment; and (4) sequential regimen plus L. reuteri supplementation after antibiotic treatment. Successful eradication therapy was defined as a negative urea breath test at least 4 wk following treatment. RESULTS:Ninety adult dyspeptic patients were en- rolled, and 83 (30 male, 53 female; mean age 57 ± 13 years) completed the study. Nineteen patients were administered a 7-d triple treatment:11 with L. reuteri supplementation during and 8 after therapy. Sixty-four patients were administered a sequential regimen:32 with L. reuteri supplementation during and 32 after therapy. The eradication rate was significantly higher in the sequential group compared with the 7-d triple regimen (88% vs 63%, P = 0.01). No difference was found between two types of PPI. No difference in erad- ication rates was observed between patients submitted to L. reuteri supplementation during or after antibiotic treatment. Compliance with therapy was excellent in all patients. No difference in adverse effects was observed between the different antibiotic treatments and between patients submitted to L. reuteri supplementation during and after antibiotic treatment. There was a low incidence of adverse effects in all groups of patients with sequential therapy, probably due to the presence of the L. reuteri supplementation. CONCLUSION:The sequential treatment regimen achieved a significantly higher eradication rate of H. pylori compared with standard 7-d regimen. L. reuteri supplementation could reduce the frequency and the intensity of antibiotic-associated side-effects.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32021005,31820103010)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(JUSRP22006,JUSRP51501)the Program of Collaborative Innovation Centre of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province,Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(KYCX22_2391).
摘要Lactobacillus rhamnosus(Rh)and Lactobacillus reuteri(Re)are well-known probiotic species in inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)research.The variations between these species’efficacy against colitis,and their model of action in this regard,are intriguing and enable treatment to be individually tailored to patients.In this study,four strains each of Rh and Re were isolated from fecal samples and their draft genomes were sequenced.The anti-colitis activities of both strains involved various aspects of intestinal immune,physical,chemical,and biological barrier function.Strikingly,the tested strains exhibited considerable interspecies and intraspecies specificity in colitis amelioration.Rh strains significantly outperformed Re strains in terms of short-chain fatty acid synthesis.Nevertheless,Re strains were more effective than Rh strains in inhibiting production of inflammatory factors;promoting production of intestinal mucus,antimicrobial peptides,and tight junction proteins;and supporting the stem cell compartment.This accounts for the anti-colitis outcomes of Re strains being superior to those of Rh strains.In addition,the effective Rh and Re strains were found to express high concentrations of specific carbohydrate metabolism-and prophage-related genes,respectively.Taken together,the results of this study could assist researchers in developing effective therapies for IBD.
摘要以Lactobacillus reuteriPYR8菌株基因组DNA为模板,利用PCR方法扩增出亚油酸异构酶(linoleate isomerase,LI)基因,将其克隆至酵母表达载体pPIC9K中,电转化至毕赤酵母GS115中.重组菌株GS115/pPIC9K-LI经1%甲醇诱导后,SDS-PAGE电泳表明该基因在酵母中得到表达,即分子量约为67 kD的重组LI蛋白.经SP-Sepharose Fast Flow阳离子交换层析、Phenyl Sepharose Fast Flow疏水层析纯化获得了纯度为95%的重组LI蛋白样品.气相色谱分析表明,纯化的重组LI具有亚油酸异构酶的活性,酶的比活力为6.8 U?mg-1.