• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.213-220
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• 2010

Although an adequete intake of calcium (Ca) is recommended for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis, the intake of Ca should be restricted because of its low rate of intestinal absorption. The purpose of this experiment was to identity the effect of the combined administration of Aquamin F (AQF) (a calcium agent) and lactic acid bacteria (LAB) on osteoporosis. Thirty ovariectomized (OVX) rats and six control rats were assigned to the following six groups, with six animals per group: sham Ca-deficient diet (Ca-D), OVX, LAB, AQF, and LAB-AQF. During the experiment, the body weight was measured; and after the experiment was completed, the serum biochemical analysis, the alkaline phosphatase, calcium, and inorganic phosphorus leves were measured. The tissue of the femur was stained and then scanned via CT. The body weight of the OVX group increased more significantly than that of the control group. The results of the bone mineral content (BMC), Bone mineral density (BMD), serum biochemical analysis and histological test on the femur epiphysis showed no difference between the OVX group and the LAB group, whereas the results of the AQF group were more significant than those of the OVX group. In particular, the LAB+AQF group showed more significant increases in the aforementioned results than the AQF group. This experiment showed that the combined administration of AQF and LAB in ovariectomized rats more significantly increased bone density than did a single administration of either AQF or LAB.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.335-340
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• 2013

This study screened for radio-resistant strains lactic acid bacteria (LAB) by evaluating their capability to survive exposure to ionizing radiation. Ten strains of LAB - Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus delbruekii, Lactococcus lactis, Streptococcus thermophilus, Bifidobacterium breve, and Pediocuccos pentosaceus - were selected and subcultuted twice. The LAB was then further cultured for 3 d at $37^{\circ}C$ to reach 7-10 Log colony-forming units (CFU)/mL prior to irradiation and immediately exposed to gamma rays or electron beams with absorbed doses of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 kGy. Gamma irradiation gradually decreased the number of the tested viable LAB, and the effect was irradiation dose dependent. A similar effect was found in electron beam-irradiated LAB. Radiation sensitivity of LAB was calculated as $D_{10}$ values, which ranged from 0.26 kGy to 0.9 kGy and 0.5 kGy to 1.44 kGy with exposure to gamma and electron beam irradiation, respectively, in all tested LAB. L. acidophilus was the most resistant to gamma and electron beam irradiation, with $D_{10}$ values of 0.9 kGy and 1.44 kGy, respectively. These results suggest that L. acidophilus might be suitable for the preparation of probiotics as direct-fed microbes for astronauts in extreme space environments.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.561-570
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• 2017

This study examined the laxative effects of mulberry leaf extract (MLE) fermented by lactic acid bacteria (LAB), which contains high levels of polyphenolic and flavonoid compounds, against loperamide-induced constipation in rats. Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into a normal group (N) and three experimental groups; loperamide treated group (C), loperamide and LAB-fermented MLE 300 mg/kg treated group (MLEL), and loperamide and LAB-fermented MLE 600 mg/kg treated group (MLEH). After 33 d, fecal pellet amount, fecal weight, water content of fecal, gastrointestinal transit time and length, and serum lipid profiles were measured. Constipation was induced via subcutaneous injection of loperamide (2.0 mg/kg b. w., twice a day) for the final 5 d of the experiment. After loperamide administration, the LAB-fermented MLE groups showed a significantly increase in the fecal pellets number, wet weight, and water content in rats compared with the C group. Moreover, increases in the intestinal length and viable Lactobacillus numbers in the feces were observed in the LAB-fermented MLE groups. The intestinal transit time was shorter in the LAB-fermented MLE groups than in the C group. In addition, the LAB-fermented MLE groups showed a significant decrease in triglyceride and total cholesterol levels and an increase in HDL-cholesterol level. These results indicated that oral administration of LAB-fermented MLE shows laxative effect in loperamide-induced constipated rats.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제66권1호
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• pp.178-203
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• 2024

Constipation, which refers to difficulties in defecation and infrequent bowel movement in emptying the gastrointestinal system that ultimately produces hardened fecal matters, is a health concern in livestock and aging animals. The present study aimed to evaluate the potential effects of dairy-isolated lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains to alleviate constipation as an alternative therapeutic intervention for constipation treatment in the aging model. Rats were aged via daily subcutaneous injection of D-galactose (600 mg/body weight [kg]), prior to induction of constipation via oral administration of loperamide hydrochloride (5 mg/body weight [kg]). LAB strains (L. fermentum USM 4189 or L. plantarum USM 4187) were administered daily via oral gavage (1 × 10 Log CFU/day) while the control group received sterile saline. Aged rats as shown with shorter telomere lengths exhibited increased fecal bulk and soften fecal upon administration of LAB strains amid constipation as observed using the Bristol Stool Chart, accompanied by a higher fecal moisture content as compared to the control (p < 0.05). Fecal water-soluble metabolite profiles showed a reduced concentration of threonine upon administration of LAB strains compared to the control (p < 0.05). Histopathological analysis also showed that the administration of LAB strains contributed to a higher colonic goblet cell count as compared to the control (p < 0.05). The present study illustrates the potential of dairy-sourced LAB strains as probiotics to ameliorate the adverse effect of constipation amid aging, and as a potential dietary intervention strategy for dairy foods including yogurt and cheese.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제25권8호
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• pp.1321-1323
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• 2015

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are microorganisms that are believed to provide health benefits. Here, we isolated LAB from Indian fermented foods, such as traditional Yogurt and Dosa. LAB from Yogurt most significantly induced TNF-α and IL-1β production, whereas LAB from Dosa induced mild cytokine production. After 16S rRNA gene sequencing and phylogenetic analysis, a Yogurt-borne lactic acid bacterium was identified and classified as Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus, and it was renamed L. delbrueckii K552 for the further studies. Our data suggest that the newly isolated L. delbrueckii can be used for the treatment of immune deficiency disorders.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.547-554
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• 2018

아마(Linum usitatissimum L.)의 종자인 아마씨(Flaxseed)는 아마인(仁)이라고도 불리며 오메가-3 지방산, 식물성 에스트로겐, 알파-리놀렌산 및 식이섬유가 풍부하게 함유되어 있다. 또한 콜레스테롤 저해, 혈액응고 저해, 종양의 성장 억제 등 다양한 효과에 대한 다양한 연구가 보고 되어있다. 본 연구는 유산균을 이용해 발효한 아마씨의 기능성 성분을 조사하기 위해 가열 처리된(볶은) 아마씨에 4종의 유산균(NFFS ; Non-fermented flaxseed, BHN-LAB31, 126 ; Lactobacillus brevis, BHN-LAB41 ; Pediococcus pentosaceus, KCTC3109 ; Lactobacillus casei)을 접종하여 $37^{\circ}C$에서 7일 동안 발효를 진행하였고, 발효 후 70% 에탄올을 통해 추출하여 각 발효 유산균에 따른 추출물의 항산화 활성을 측정하였다. 그 결과, 발효하지 않은 아마씨(NFFS)에 비해 유산균 발효 아마씨에서 전반적으로 총 폴리페놀 함량 약 1.5~8배, 총 플라보노이드 함량 약 1.2배 증가된 것을 확인하였다. DPPH radical 소거 활성능은 100 ppm 농도에서 비 발효 아마씨 대비 5.6배, SOD 유사활성능은 2.3배 증가하는 것을 확인하였다. 이러한 연구결과를 종합하여 볼 때 유산균을 이용한 아마씨의 발효가 가능하며, 유산균 발효가 아마씨의 항산화능 증대에 효과적인 것을 확인하였으며 본 연구를 기반으로 한 기능성 식품 또는 화장품 소재로의 개발 및 응용이 가능할 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.333-342
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• 2021

본 연구는 증숙밤(95℃, 90분) 페이스트의 발효에 적합한 유산균을 탐색하고 유산균에 의해 발효된 밤 발효 퓨레의 품질적 특성을 조사하였다. 유산균 12종에 대하여 2.0%(v/w)의 농도로 접종하여 37℃에서 48시간 발효한 결과 L. plantarum KCTC 21004가 산 생성능이 우수하였다. 증숙밤의 함량, 균접종량 및 발효온도에 따른 발효 밤 퓨레의 발효 및 품질적 특성을 분석한 결과 물리화학적 특성에는 큰 차이가 나타나지 않았으나 퓨레의 물성 측정시 증숙밤 50% 함량 페이스트가 최적의 조건이었다.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.35-43
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• 2013

소화성 질환의 중요 인자인 Helicobacter pylori를 저해하는 IgY, 목이버섯, 김치와 타락 유산균을 이용하여 생육 저해 상승 효과를 분석하고자 하였다. 동결 건조된 유산균 배양 상징액을 다양한 효소 처리 결과, 지질 분해 효소를 제외하고는 활성을 나타냈다. GC 분석을 통해 유산균 동결건조액의 지방산 조성은 undecanoic acid($C_{11:0}$), palmitic acid($C_{16:0}$), steraic acid($C_{18:0}$), oleic acid($C_{18:1}$)가 L. mensenteroides LABKW5와 S. thermophilus LAB KW15에서 모두 확인되었으며, eicosadienoic acid($C_{20:2}$)는 LAB KW5에서만 나타났다. 또한 유산균 동결건조액은 다른 식중독균에서도 spot assay의 결과, 그람 음성균 중에서 특히 E. coli O157:H7, E. coli, C. sakazakii 등에서 생육 저해능이 확인되었다. 목이버섯 추출물은 열수 추출과 ethanol를 이용해 분리하였으며, HPLC를 이용하여 목이버섯 추출 다당체를 분석한 결과, glucurono-xylomannan 혹은 glucomannan이 ${\beta}$-glucan과 함께 존재하는 혼합물일 것으로 되었다. 또한, 면역란은 1차 접종 후 11일째부터 주마다 2회씩 회수하여 IgY를 분리, 정제하였다. 실험을 통해 동결 건조된 유산균 배양 상징액, IgY, 목이버섯 추출액을 혼합 배양하여 배양시간에 따른 생육 저해력의 변화를 확인한 결과, 유산균에 의해 H. pylori의 저해 효과가 있었으며, IgY와 목이버섯의 혼합 시 추가 억제 효과가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 그러므로 동결 건조된 유산균 배양 상징액, IgY, 목이버섯 추출액의 복합처리는 H. pylori를 제어하는데 효과적인 것으로 보인다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.516-522
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• 2016

We investigated the effects of the predominant lactic acid bacteria (LAB) on the fermentation characteristics and aerobic stability of total mixed ration (TMR) silage containing soybean curd residue (SC-TMR silage). The SC-TMR materials were ensiled in laboratory silos for 14 or 56 days. LAB predominant in SC-TMR silage were identified (Exp. 1). Lactobacillus fermentum (L. fermentum) and Streptococcus bovis (S. bovis) were found in the untreated materials, Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides (L. pseudomesenteroides) in 14-day silage and Lactobacillus plantarum (L. plantarum) in all silages. Pediococcus acidilactici (P. acidilactici), Lactobacillus paracasei (L. paracasei), and Lactobacillus brevis (L. brevis) formed more than 90% of the isolates in 56- day silage. Italian ryegrass and whole crop maize were inoculated with P. acidilactici and L. brevis isolates and the fermentation and aerobic stability determined (Exp. 2). Inoculation with P. acidilactici and L. brevis alone or combined improved the fermentation products in ryegrass silage and markedly enhanced its aerobic stability. In maize silage, P. acidilactici and L. brevis inoculation caused no changes and suppressed deterioration when combined with increases in acetic acid content. The results indicate that P. acidilactici and L. brevis may produce a synergistic effect to inhibit SC-TMR silage deterioration. Further studies are needed to identify the inhibitory substances, which may be useful for developing potential antifungal agents.

• Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences
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• 제9권5호
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• pp.279-282
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• 2017

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) provide numerous beneficial effects on the host body, especially on the intestine. Two LAB strains isolated from Kimchi, Leuconostoc mesenteroides and Lactobacillus sakei, were studied for its anti-inflammatory activity in acidinduced acute colitis in mice. To induce acute colitis in model mice (C57BL/6), 3% of dextran sulfate sodium treatment was treated for 7 days. Assessment of necropsy and histopathology analysis showed that oral supplementation of both L. mesenteroides and L. sakei ameliorated the symptoms of acute colitis. Moreover, the mixture of L. meseneroides and L. sakei showed synergistic effect on colitis. The results suggest that the formulation of L. mesenteroides and L. sakei mixture could be used as an oral supplementation to decrease the inflammatory harmful environment associated with colitis.