• Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.31-36
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• 2012

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG(ATCC 53103) is one of the best researched probiotic strains in the world. Studies in children have shown that Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG effectively prevents early atopic disease in patients with high risk. The active molecules associated with the immunostimulatory sequence and anti-allergy effects of L. rhamnosus GG have not yet been identified. Unmethylated CpG motifs in bacterial DNA have a mitogenic effect in mouse immune cells, CpG-containing ISS oligodeoxynucleotides are potent Th1 adjuvants, effective in both preventing and reversing Th2-biased immune deviation in allergy models. The genomic DNA of L. rhamnosus GG is a potent inducer of murine B cell and dendritic cell immunoactivation. In L. rhamnosus GG genomic DNA, ID35 shows high activity in ISS assays in both mice and humans. The effects of ID35 result from a unique TTTCGTT motif located at its 5'-end, and its effects are comparable with murine prototype CpG 1826. L. rhamnosus GG is known to secrete proteinaceous pili encoded by the spaCBA gene cluster. The presence of pili structures may be essential for its adhesion to human intestinal mucus, explaining the prolonged duration of intestinal residence of this bacterium, compared to that of non-piliated lactobacilli.

• Genomics & Informatics
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.5.1-5.13
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• 2023

Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a Gram-negative aerobic diplococcus bacterium that primarily causes sexually transmitted infections through direct human sexual contact. It is a major public health threat due to its impact on reproductive health, the widespread presence of antimicrobial resistance, and the lack of a vaccine. In this study, we used a bioinformatics approach and performed subtractive genomic methods to identify potential drug targets against the core proteome of N. gonorrhoeae (12 strains). In total, 12,300 protein sequences were retrieved, and paralogous proteins were removed using CD-HIT. The remaining sequences were analyzed for non-homology against the human proteome and gut microbiota, and screened for broad-spectrum analysis, druggability, and anti-target analysis. The proteins were also characterized for unique interactions between the host and pathogen through metabolic pathway analysis. Based on the subtractive genomic approach and subcellular localization, we identified one cytoplasmic protein, 2Fe-2S iron-sulfur cluster binding domain-containing protein (NGFG RS03485), as a potential drug target. This protein could be further exploited for drug development to create new medications and therapeutic agents for the treatment of N. gonorrhoeae infections.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제32권9호
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• pp.1168-1177
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• 2022

Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second-most prevalent neurodegenerative disease and is characterized by dopaminergic neuronal death in the midbrain. Recently, the association between alterations in PD pathology and the gut microbiota has been explored. Microbiota-targeted interventions have been suggested as a novel therapeutic approach for PD. Agathobaculum butyriciproducens SR79^T (SR79) is an anaerobic bacterium. Previously, we showed that SR79 treatment induced cognitive improvement and reduced Alzheimer's disease pathologies in a mouse model. In this study, we hypothesized that SR79 treatment may have beneficial effects on PD pathology. To investigate the therapeutic effects of SR79 on PD, 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA)-induced mouse models were used. D-Amphetamine sulfate (d-AMPH)-induced behavioral rotations and dopaminergic cell death were analyzed in unilateral 6-OHDA-lesioned mice. Treatment with SR79 significantly decreased ipsilateral rotations induced by d-AMPH. Moreover, SR79 treatment markedly activated the AKT/GSK3β signaling pathway in the striatum. In addition, SR79 treatment affected the Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway and its downstream target genes in the striatum of 6-OHDA-lesioned mice. Our findings suggest a protective role of SR79 in 6-OHDA-induced toxicity by regulating the AKT/Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway and astrocyte activation. Thus, SR79 may be a potential microbe-based intervention and therapeutic strategy for PD.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제43권5호
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• pp.751-766
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• 2023

Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that naturally thrives in acidic environments and has the potential to induce various gastrointestinal disorders in humans. The antibiotic therapy utilized for treating H. pylori can lead to undesired side effects, such as dysbiosis in the gut microbiota. The objective of our study was to explore the potential antibacterial effects of nisin and lactic acid (LA) in yogurt against H. pylori. Additionally, we investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of nisin and LA in human gastric (AGS) cells infected with H. pylori. Nisin and LA combination showed the strongest inhibitory activity, with confirmed synergy at 0.375 fractional inhibitory concentration index. Also, post-fermented yogurt with incorporation of nisin exhibited antibacterial effect against H. pylori. The combination of nisin and LA resulted in a significant reduction of mRNA levels of bacterial toxins of H. pylori and pro-inflammatory cytokines in AGS cells infected with H. pylori. Furthermore, this also increased bacterial membrane damage, which led to DNA and protein leakage in H. pylori. Overall, the combination of nisin and LA shows promise as an alternative therapy for H. pylori infection. Additionally, the incorporation of nisin into foods containing LA presents a potential application. Further studies, including animal research, are needed to validate these findings and explore clinical applications.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제22권9호
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• pp.1194-1200
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• 2012

유산균은 일반적으로 프로바이오틱스 균주로 알려져 있다. 가능성이 있는 프로바이오틱스 균주는 세포결합과 부착능 즉, 장상피세포 부착능 및 세포표면의 소수성이 기초적으로 구비되어야 한다. 본 연구에서는 김치로부터 몇몇의 토착 유산균을 분리하였으며, 세포표면 소수성에 근거한 가능성이 있는 프로바이오틱스로서 유산균 한종을 선발하였다. 프로바이오틱스균주로서 선별한 분리균주(BCNU 9070)의 16S 리보좀DNA 염기서열을 분석한 결과 Pediococcus pentosaceus에 속하는 균주임이 확인되었다. P. pentosaceus BCNU 9070 균주는 위액과 담즙산에 대하여 내성을 가졌으며 또한 Listeria monocytogenes 및 Shigella sonnei를 포함하는 6종의 식중독 병원균에 대하여 생육저해활성도 나타내었다. 게다가 P. pentosaceus BCNU 9070 균주는 담즙산 가수분해활성 및 콜레스테롤 동화능도 있음이 확인되었다. 이들 결과를 기초로, P. pentosaceus BCNU 9070은 기능성 식품에 적용가능한 천연 프로바이오틱스 특성을 가지고 있다고 판단된다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제53권6호
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• pp.775-784
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• 2021

Clostidium butyricum을 분리하기 위하여 국내 모유수유 신생아 분변으로부터 혐기성 균주를 선별하였고 버블을 생성하는 100개의 균을 확보하였다. 이중 Clostridium perfringens에 대한 항균력과 butyric acid의 생산이 가장 우수한 DIMO 52 균주를 선발하였고, 형태학적 특성, 생리 생화적 특성 및 16S rRNA 유전자 분석을 통하여 C. butyricum으로 동정되어 C. butyricum DIMO 52로 명명하였다. 성장률, butyric acid 생산 및 pH 변화를 배양 36시간 동안 모니터링하였다. 배양 24시간 후 DIMO 52 균주의 최대 성장에 도달하였고, butyric acid 최대 농도는 대략 34.73±4.27 mM이었으며, pH는 7.2에서 2.5로 변경되었다. DIMO 52 균주는 낮은 pH와 oxgall에 높은 저항성이 있다. pH 2에서 2시간 동안 접종의 약 67.5%의 유의성 있는 생존율을 보였다(p<0.05). 그리고, 0.3% oxgall이 함유된 RCM 액체배지에서 24시간 동안 접종의 약 64.9%의 유의성 있는 생존율을 보였다(p<0.05). 또한, DIMO 52은 Escherichia coli KCTC 2441와 Salmonella Typhimurium KCTC 1925에 대해 억제효과를 나타냈다. 두 균주에 대한 항균효과는 아마도 butyric acid에 의한 낮은 pH 때문인 것으로 보였다. 5×10³ CFU/mL 생균수 까지는 RAW264.7 세포에 세포독성이 없는 것으로 관찰되었고, NO 생성을 억제할 수 있는 최저 균수를 확인한 결과 약 1×10³ CFU/mL 생균수에서 LPS만 처리한 군 대비 약 33%의 NO 생성을 억제하는 것으로 분석되었다(p<0.01). 이 결과는 C. butyricum DIMO 52이 NO radical 소거 및 항염증 활성을 가지고 있음을 시사한다. 결론적으로, 본 연구에서 분리된 C. butyricum DIMO 52의 프로바이오틱스 특성을 확인하였다.