• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.199-212
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• 2021

Purpose: This randomized clinical placebo-controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of Lactobacillus reuteri as a probiotic in guided pocket recolonization (GPR) for the treatment of chronic periodontitis (CP) adjunctive to scaling and root planing (SRP). Methods: Forty-eight CP patients were randomly assigned to 3 treatment groups: group 1 (SRP+placebo), group 2 (SRP+single application of probiotic), and group 3 (SRP+incremental application of probiotic). Clinical parameters were evaluated at baseline and at 8, 12, and 24 weeks, whereas biochemical parameters were measured at baseline and 12 weeks. Results: At 24 weeks, the probing pocket depth and clinical attachment level improved in all 3 groups from baseline with no significant intergroup differences; however, a statistically significant difference was observed in localized plaque and gingival scores between groups 1 and 3 (P<0.05). At 12 weeks, matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8), nitric oxide (NO), and gingipains-R (Rgps) levels improved in all 3 groups, with statistically significant differences between groups 1 and 3 for MMP-8 and NO (P<0.05), but no difference for Rgps levels. Conclusions: Within its limitations, the results of this study show that incremental 3-time application of L. reuteri as a probiotic led to improvements in clinical and biochemical parameters. This protocol can be a useful adjunct to SRP in the non-surgical management of CP.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.1535-1544
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• 2020

본 연구의 목적은 3년 이상 숙성된 재래식 된장으로부터 아민 산화 효소를 생산하는 프로바이오틱 바실러스균을 분리 동정하는 것이다. 시료로부터 분리된 바이오제닉 아민(biogenic amines, BA) 생성균은 Bacillus sp. TS09, Bacillus licheniformis TS17, Bacillus subtilis TS19, Bacillus cereus TS23, Bacillus sp. TS30, Bacillus megaterium TS31, B. subtilis TS44, Bacillus coagulans TS46 및 Bacillus amyloliquefaciens TS59 등으로 동정되었다. 한편 동일한 시료로부터 분리된 B. subtilis TS04와 TS50은 인공 위액 및 담즙액에 대한 저항성, 장내 상피세포에 대한 부착능 및 BA 생성균(Bacillus sp. TS30 및 B. subtilis TS44)에 대한 박테리오신 생산 등의 프로바이오틱 활성을 나타내었다. 게다가 B. subtilis TS04와 TS50 균주가 생산한 아민 산화 효소에 의하여 카다베린, 푸트레신 및 티라민의 생성량을 감소시킬 수 있었으므로 이들은 BA 중독 위험을 낮출 수 있는 프로바이오틱스 소재로서의 활용 가치가 높을 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.644-655
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• 2023

Safety assessment and functional analysis of probiotic candidates are important for their industrial applications. Lactiplantibacillus plantarum is one of the most widely recognized probiotic strains. In this study we aimed to determine the functional genes of L. plantarum LRCC5310, isolated from kimchi, using next-generation, whole-genome sequencing analysis. Genes were annotated using the Rapid Annotations using Subsystems Technology (RAST) server and the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) pipelines to establish the strain's probiotic potential. Phylogenetic analysis of L. plantarum LRCC5310 and related strains showed that LRCC5310 belonged to L. plantarum. However, comparative analysis revealed genetic differences between L. plantarum strains. Carbon metabolic pathway analysis based on the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes database showed that L. plantarum LRCC5310 is a homofermentative bacterium. Furthermore, gene annotation results indicated that the L. plantarum LRCC5310 genome encodes an almost complete vitamin B₆ biosynthetic pathway. Among five L. plantarum strains, including L. plantarum ATCC 14917^T , L. plantarum LRCC5310 detected the highest concentration of pyridoxal 5'-phosphate with 88.08 ± 0.67 nM in MRS broth. These results indicated that L. plantarum LRCC5310 could be used as a functional probiotic for vitamin B₆ supplementation.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제33권9호
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• pp.1149-1161
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• 2023

Changes in the gut microbiome cause recolonization by pathogens and inflammatory responses, leading to the development of intestinal disorders. Probiotics administration has been proposed for many years to reverse the intestinal dysbiosis and to enhance intestinal health. This study aimed to evaluate the inhibitory effects of two newly designed probiotic mixtures, Consti-Biome and Sensi-Biome, on two enteric pathogens Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli that may cause intestinal disorders. Additionally, the study was designed to evaluate whether Consti-Biome and Sensi-Biome could modulate the immune response, produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), and reduce gas production. Consti-Biome and Sensi-Biome showed superior adhesion ratios to HT-29 cells and competitively suppressed pathogen adhesion. Moreover, the probiotic mixtures decreased the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-1β. Cell-free supernatants (CFSs) were used to investigate the inhibitory effects of metabolites on growth and biofilms of pathogens. Consti-Biome and Sensi-Biome CFSs exhibited antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activity, where microscopic analysis confirmed an increase in the number of dead cells and the structural disruption of pathogens. Gas chromatographic analysis of the CFSs revealed their ability to produce SCFAs, including acetic, propionic, and butyric acid. SCFA secretion by probiotics may demonstrate their potential activities against pathogens and gut inflammation. In terms of intestinal symptoms regarding abdominal bloating and discomfort, Consti-Biome and Sensi-Biome also inhibited gas production. Thus, these two probiotic mixtures have great potential to be developed as dietary supplements to alleviate the intestinal disorders.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제37권8호
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• pp.1440-1451
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• 2024

Objective: This study aimed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a water-soluble microencapsulation method for probiotic strains using gum Arabic (GA) and skim milk (SKM) over a three-month storage period following processing. Methods: Four strains of Pediococcus acidilactici (BYF26, BYF20, BF9, and BF14) that were typical lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from the chicken gut were mixed with different ratios of GA and SKM as coating agents before spray drying at an inlet temperature 140℃. After processing, the survivability and probiotic qualities of the strains were assessed from two weeks to three months of storage at varied temperatures, and de-encapsulation was performed to confirm the soluble properties. Finally, the antibacterial activity of the probiotics was assessed under simulated gastrointestinal conditions. Results: As shown by scanning electron microscopy, spray-drying produced a spherical, white-yellow powder. The encapsulation efficacy (percent) was greatest for a coating containing a combination of 30% gum Arabic: 30% skim milk (w/v) (GA:SKM30) compared to lower concentrations of the two ingredients (p<0.05). Coating with GA:SKM30 (w/v) significantly enhanced (p<0.05) BYF26 survival under simulated gastrointestinal conditions (pH 2.5 to 3) and maintained higher survival rates compared to non-encapsulated cells under an artificial intestinal juices condition of pH 6. De-encapsulation tests indicated that the encapsulated powder dissolved in water while keeping viable cell counts within the effective range of 10⁶ for 6 hours. In addition, following three months storage at 4℃, microencapsulation of BYF26 in GA:SKM30 maintained both the number of viable cells (p<0.05) and the preparation's antibacterial efficacy against pathogenic bacteria, specifically strains of Salmonella. Conclusion: Our prototype water-soluble probiotic microencapsulation GA:SKM30 effectively maintains LAB characteristics and survival rates, demonstrating its potential for use in preserving probiotic strains that can be used in chickens and potentially in other livestock.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제25권10호
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• pp.1751-1760
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• 2015

Mucin2 (MUC2), an important regulatory factor in the immune system, plays an important role in the host defense system against bacterial translocation. Probiotics known to regulate MUC2 gene expression have been widely studied, but the interactions among probiotic, pathogens, and mucin gene are still not fully understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of MUC2 in blocking effects of probiotics on meningitic E. coli-induced pathogenicities. In this study, live combined probiotic tablets containing living Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, and Streptococcus thermophilus were used. MUC2 expression was knocked down in Caco-2 cells by RNA interference. 5-Aza-2'-deoxycytidine (5-Aza-CdR), which enhances mucin-promoted probiotic effects through inducing production of Sadenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe), was used to up-regulate MUC2 expression in Caco-2 cells. The adhesion to and invasion of meningitic E. coli were detected by competition assays. Our studies showed that probiotic agents could block E. coli-caused intestinal colonization, bacteremia, and meningitis in a neonatal sepsis and meningitis rat model. MUC2 gene expression in the neonatal rats given probiotic agents was obviously higher than that of the infected and uninfected control groups without probiotic treatment. The prohibitive effects of probiotic agents on MUC2-knockdown Caco-2 cells infected with E44 were significantly reduced compared with nontransfected Caco-2 cells. Moreover, the results also showed that 5-Aza-CdR, a drug enhancing the production of SAMe that is a protective agent of probiotics, was able to significantly suppress adhesion and invasion of E44 to Caco-2 cells by upregulation of MUC2 expression. Taken together, our data suggest that probiotic agents can efficiently block meningitic E. coli-induced pathogenicities in a manner dependent on MUC2.

• 한국어병학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.35-43
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• 2016

전복의 면역, 생리 및 생태에 관한 기초 연구는 매우 부족하며 전복 질병에 관한 연구 또한 어류에 비하여 극히 취약한 상태이다. 외국의 경우 전복 치패에서 vibrios로 인한 피해 사례가 많이 보고되어 있으나 우리나라에서는 세균성 질병으로 인한 전복 폐사에 관한 보고가 드물다. 그러나 폐사체로부터 vibrios가 높은 빈도로 분리되고 있어 이들 Vibrio속 세균과 전복 폐사와의 관련성에 대한 검토가 필요하다. 현재 전복 양식 현장에서는 질병으로 인한 피해를 최소화하기 위해 항균제를 사용하고 있지만 치료 효과는 미미한 수준이다. 이에 대한 대책으로 probiotics에 대한 요구가 증가하고 있어 본 연구에서는 인체에 위해하지 않은 균을 분리하여 전복 probiotics로서의 개발 가능성을 알아보았다. 잘 숙성된 김치액에서 분리된 균들 중 다양한 vibrios에 대하여 항균력을 나타낸 KC16-2을 candidate probiotic 균으로 선발하였다. KC16-2는 생화학적 특성과 16S rRNA gene sequence에 근거하여 Bacillus amyloliquefaciens로 동정되었다 (B. amyloliquefaciens KC16-2). B. amyloliquefaciens KC16-2는 in vitro 실험에서 병원성 비브리오에 대하여 광범위한 생장 억제 효과를 보였으며, 온도 $15{\sim}25^{\circ}C$의 해수에서 4일까지 일정수를 유지하였으므로 겨울 이외의 기간에는 사용이 가능하다고 판단되었다. 또한 담즙에 의해 생장이 억제되었으나 시간 경과에 따라 처음 투여 농도보다 증가하는 양상이 관찰되어 담즙이 있는 곳에서도 생존 가능하다고 판단되었다. 시판 사료에 KC16-2를 혼합하여 12주간 전복에 투여하였을 때 대조구에 비해 다소 좋은 성장을 보였으나 통계학적으로 유의한 차이는 없었다. 한편 전복에 병원성을 가진 Vibrio tubiashii의 인위감염실험에서 probiotic사료를 공급한 수조에서 폐사율을 약 50% 감소시키는 결과를 나타냄으로써 기회성 vibrios로 인한 전복의 폐사를 줄이기 위하여 KC16-2의 사용이 긍정적으로 검토될 수 있음을 시사하였다.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.139-146
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• 2017

The number of papers discussing probiotics increases tremendously that limits the possibility for primary care physicians and clinicians to stay updated. Therefore, the aim of this paper will be to summarize available evidence of probiotic use in well-defined clinical indications of importance for pediatricians. Based on currently available evidence certain probiotic strains (Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG [LGG] and Saccharomyces boulardii) have proven effect in the treatment of acute gastroenteritis and prevention of antibiotic associated diarrhea. Furthermore, LGG was proven to be effective in prevention of nosocomial diarrhea and respiratory tract infection in day care centers. In conclusion, not all probiotic strains have same efficacy for all clinical indications, therefore, only strains with proven efficacy and safety should be recommended.

• BMB Reports
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.71-78
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• 2012

Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus is a predatory bacterium which attacks and consumes other bacterial strains, including the well known pathogens E. coli O157 : H7, Salmonella typhimurium and Helicobacter pylori. This remarkable activity has been the focus of research for nearly five decades, with exciting practical applications to medical, agriculture and farming practices recently being published. This article reviews many of the exciting steps research into this bacterium, and similar bacteria, has taken, focusing primarily on their use as both an antibiotic to remove harmful and pathogenic bacteria and as a probiotic to help curb and control the bacterial populations within the intestinal tract. Owing to the unique and dual nature of this bacterium, this review proposes the use of "amphibiotic" to describe these bacteria and their activities.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제61권1호
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• pp.93-100
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• 2018

The aim of this study was to enhance the antioxidant activity of salted squid by inoculation of two Weissella spp. strains (W. cibaria FB-069 and W. viridescens FB-077) isolated from traditional Korea salted squid. The safety and probiotic potential characteristics of these two strains were evaluated. The safety of these strains was analyzed based on hemolytic activity, mucin degradation, biogenic amino production, and resistance to antibiotics. These lactic acid bacteria showed probiotic potential, including resistance to gastrointestinal tract conditions, adhesion to Caco-2 cells, and aggregation. The low-salted squid fermented with Weissella strains had consistently higher antioxidant activity through changing their amino acid profiles. Therefore, W. cibaria FB-069 and W. viridescens FB-077 might be good candidates for fermentation of salted squid to develop functional food with enhanced health benefits.