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Regulation of Intestinal Homeostasis by Innate Immune Cells

  • Kayama, Hisako;Nishimura, Junichi;Takeda, Kiyoshi
    • IMMUNE NETWORK
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    • v.13 no.6
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    • pp.227-234
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    • 2013
  • The intestinal immune system has an ability to distinguish between the microbiota and pathogenic bacteria, and then activate pro-inflammatory pathways against pathogens for host defense while remaining unresponsive to the microbiota and dietary antigens. In the intestine, abnormal activation of innate immunity causes development of several inflammatory disorders such as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Thus, activity of innate immunity is finely regulated in the intestine. To date, multiple innate immune cells have been shown to maintain gut homeostasis by preventing inadequate adaptive immune responses in the murine intestine. Additionally, several innate immune subsets, which promote Th1 and Th17 responses and are implicated in the pathogenesis of IBD, have recently been identified in the human intestinal mucosa. The demonstration of both murine and human intestinal innate immune subsets contributing to regulation of adaptive immunity emphasizes the conserved innate immune functions across species and might promote development of the intestinal innate immunity-based clinical therapy.

Evaluation of Intestinal Immunity Activity by Steam-Heat Treatment and Fermentation of Lactic Acid Bacteria of Fruit and Vegetable Complex Extracts containing Red Ginseng (홍삼함유 과채류 복합 추출물의 증숙열처리 및 유산균 발효에 의한 장관면역 활성)

  • Kim, Hyun Kyoung
    • The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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    • v.8 no.6
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    • pp.935-941
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    • 2022
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the activity of ginsenoside metabolites and the intestinal immunity antioxidant activity were remarkably improved by lactic acid bacteria fermentation by adding a small amount of ginsenoside to the complex extracts of fruits and vegetables. It was confirmed that the increase in intestinal immunity antioxidant activity due to synergistic effect was observed in the fruit-vegetable extract containing ginsenoside compared to the ginsenoside-only extract or the fruit-vegetable extract. Then, by adding ginsenosides by content, the concentration of ginsenosides that can obtain a synergistic effect according to the fermentation of lactic acid bacteria was determined. As a result, it was confirmed that a synergistic effect was exhibited when lactic acid bacteria were fermented and extracted by mixing ginsenosides in a mass ratio of 3 to 10% with respect to the mass of the fruit-vegetable mixture. As a result, when treated at a concentration of 200 ㎍/ml, the fruit-vegetable complex extract containing ginsenoside metabolites inhibited the generation of NO by about 60% compared to the complex extract containing no ginsenoside, The expression of IL-1β was suppressed by 63%, the expression of IL-6 by 69%, and the expression of TNF-α by 76%, confirming that the intestinal immune antioxidant properties were significantly improved.

A Study on the Physiological Activity and Industrial Prospects of Plant-origin Lactic Acid Bacteria (식물 유산균의 생리활성작용과 시장현황 및 전망)

  • Cho, Young-Hoon;Park, Seok-Nam;Jeong, Seung-Hwan
    • Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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    • v.27 no.1
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    • pp.53-57
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    • 2009
  • Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) Play an important role in the human diet and are used in the production of edible fermented products such as kimchi and yoghurt. LAB are regarded as safe food additives used to enhance the nutritive value of foods. Plant-origin lactic acid bacteria (PLAB) cultured in vegetal media are now widely used in food industries. PLAB have been found to activate intestinal immunity, modulate the balance of the intestinal bacterial from, and enhance intestinal function. They are known for their strong resistance to acid; this enables them to persist for a longer duration in the human intestine. PLAB can also survive in the intestinal environment under conditions of poor nutrition. They have stronger vitality as compared to LAB of animal origin. Due to the unique characteristics of PLAB, they are being widely used in Japan for processing foods such as yoghurt and beverages. Recently, PLAB has also been used as the culture for processing yoghurt in Korea. We expect further research on the functional effects of PLAB.

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Research for Intestinal Mucosal Immunity Induced by Salmonella enteritidis Infection (Salmonella enteritidis 감염에 의해 장내 점막에서 유도되는 면역반응에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Kang-Hee;Lee, Se-Hui;Yang, Jin-Young
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.32 no.1
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    • pp.36-43
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    • 2022
  • Mucosal immunity is a well-designed defense system that builds precise and dynamic relationships against pathogens, and the gastrointestinal tract is the most important organ with this system, acting as a guardian at the forefront of its activity. Salmonella spp. cause food poisoning, entering the body orally and mainly invading the Peyer's patches of the small intestine. Although Salmonella strains share similar mechanisms for inducing innate immunity, different serotypes may have different effects on the intestinal mucosa due to host specificities and pathogenicity. In this study, we evaluated the effects of Salmonella enteritidis infections in mouse intestine and observed significantly reduced dose-dependent survival rates in a challenge test. Flow cytometry data showed no significant differences in intestinal immune cell populations, although histology indicated increased mucin production and decreased goblet cell counts in the Salmonella-treated groups. Furthermore, Claudin expression was significantly decreased in the samples with Salmonella. To investigate the relationship between S. enteritidis infection and inflammatory response, dextran sodium sulfate (DSS) was administered after infection and the results indicate lower survival rate after DSS treatment. In conclusion, we were able to identify the optimal concentration of S. enteritidis to modulate the intestinal mucosal immunity of mice and inflammatory response.

Effects of Dietary Prebiotic, Probiotics and Synbiotic on Growth, Nonspecific Immunity, Antioxidant Capacity, Intestinal Microbiota and Antiinflammatory Activity of Hybrid Grouper (Epinephelus akaara ♀×Epinephelus lanceolatus ♂) (사료 내 Prebiotic, Probiotics와 Synbiotic의 첨가가 대왕붉바리(Epinephelus akaara ♀×Epinephelus lanceolatus ♂)의 성장, 비특이적 면역력, 항산화능, 장내 미생물 조성과 항염증에 미치는 영향)

  • Wonhoon Kim;Jongho Lim;Minjoo Kang;Choong Hwan Noh;Kyeong-Jun Lee
    • Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.56 no.6
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    • pp.850-860
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    • 2023
  • The effects of dietary mannan oligosaccharides, Lactobacillus plantarum, Bacillus subtilis, and Bacillus licheniformis supplementation on hybrid grouper Epinephelus akaara ♀×Epinephelus lanceolatus ♂ were evaluated. The fish were fed a basal diet and five other diets consisting of 0.6% mannan oligosaccharides, L. plantarum, B. subtilis, and B. licheniformis and mixture of each 0.15% prebiotic and all the probiotics (designated as MOS, LP, BS, BL, and SYN) for 56 days. Growth performance and feed utilization showed no significant differences among all experimental groups. Lipid level of whole-body was significantly high in MOS and BL groups. Plasma aspartate aminotransferase was significantly low in BL and SYN groups. Nitro-blue tetrazolium, lysozyme and anti-protease, and glutathione peroxidase in BS, SYN, and all probiotic groups, respectively, were significantly high. Intestinal Vibrio bacteria was significantly low in all probiotic and SYN groups. Gene expression of interleukin-1β and interleukin-10 in SYN group; transforming growth factor β2 in MOS and BS groups, toll-like receptor 2-2 in BS and BL groups; and C-type lectin in MOS, LP and SYN groups were significantly upregulated. Our findings indicate that mannan oligosaccharides, L. plantarum, B. subtilis, and B. licheniformis could improve innate immunity, antioxidant capacity, anti-inflammation, and intestinal microbiota of hybrid grouper.

Bovine Lactoferricin Induces Intestinal Epithelial Cell Activation through Phosphorylation of FAK and Paxillin and Prevents Rotavirus Infection

  • Jeong, Ye Young;Lee, Ga Young;Yoo, Yung Choon
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • v.31 no.8
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    • pp.1175-1182
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    • 2021
  • We investigated the effect of bovine lactoferricin (Lfcin-B), a peptide derived from bovine lactoferrin, on activation of intestinal epithelial cells in IEC-6 intestinal cell, and protection against in vivo rotavirus (RV) infection. Treatment with Lfcin-B significantly enhanced the growth of IEC-6 cells and increased their capacity for attachment and spreading in culture plates. Also, Lfcin-B synergistically augmented the binding of IEC-6 cells to laminin, a component of the extracellular matrix (ECM). In the analysis of the intracellular mechanism related to Lfcin-B-induced activation of IEC-6 cells, this peptide upregulated tyrosine-dependent phosphorylation of focal adhesion kinase (FAK) and paxillin, which are intracellular proteins associated with cell adhesion, spreading, and signal transduction during cell activation. An experiment using synthetic peptides with various sequences of amino acids revealed that a sequence of 9 amino acids (FKCRRWQWR) corresponding to 17-25 of the N-terminus of Lfcin-B is responsible for the epithelial cell activation. In an in vivo experiment, treatment with Lfcin-B one day before RV infection effectively prevented RV-induced diarrhea and significantly reduced RV titers in the bowels of infected mice. These results suggest that Lfcin-B plays meaningful roles in the maintenance and repair of intestinal mucosal tissues, as well as in protecting against intestinal infection by RV. Collectively, Lfcin-B is a promising candidate with potential applications in drugs or functional foods beneficial for intestinal health and mucosal immunity.

Prebiotics: A Review (프리바이오틱스의 기능에 관한 연구 고찰)

  • Yoon, Jin A;Shin, Kyung-Ok
    • The Korean Journal of Food And Nutrition
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    • v.30 no.2
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    • pp.191-202
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    • 2017
  • This study was conducted to investigate the characteristics of major prebiotics and the related studies, and to provide basic data for future research. Prebiotics are defined as 'nondigestible food ingredients that beneficially affect the host by selectively stimulating the growth and/or activity of one or a limited number of bacteria in the colon, and thus improve host health'. Well-known prebiotics are inulin, oligofructose, and galacto-oligosaccharide. Prebiotics assist in the health activity of lactic acid bacteria by acting as a substrate for lactic acid bacteria, with their unique physical and chemical properties. Bifidobacteria are known to be beneficial bacteria that prevent intestinal inflammation, maintain intestinal microflora balance, inhibit carcinogenesis, reduce cholesterol, and enhance immunity. However, Bifidobacteria, Lactobacillus, Bacillus, and Weissella are also found in animal-based fermented foods such as milk, cheese, yogurt, and salted fish. Prebiotics can act as a substrate for lactic acid bacteria, helping the activity of lactic acid bacteria and improving health. Therefore, the authors suggest that investigation into the category and effectiveness of prebiotics should be extended in the future through research.

Effects of Olaquindox and Cyadox on Immunity of Piglets Orally Inoculated with Escherichia coli

  • Ding, Mingxing;Yuan, Zonghui;Wang, Yulian;Zhu, Huiling;Fan, Shengxian
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • v.18 no.9
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    • pp.1320-1325
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    • 2005
  • A 2${\times}$3 factorial arrangement of treatments was used to determine the effects of olaquindox and cyadox on immune response of Landrace${\times}$Large-White geld piglets that had been orally given 10$^{10}$ CFU of Escherichia coli (E. coli, O$_{139}$:K$_{88}$). Factors included (1) E. coli inoculation or control, and (2) no antimicrobials, 100 mg/kg olaquindox and 100 mg/kg cyadox in the basal diet respectively. E. coli inoculums were orally administered 7 days after the diets were supplemented with olaquindox and cyadox. The effects of the two antimicrobials were assessed in terms of: (1) average daily gain (ADG), (2) systemic immune response (the number of white blood cells and lymphocytes, leukocyte bactericidal capacity, lymphocyte proliferation response to PHA, immunoglobulin concentrations, and total serous hemolytic complement activity), and (3) intestinal mucosal immunity including the number of intraepithelial lymphocytes (IELs) and immunoglobulin A secreting cells (ASCs) in the intestinal lamina propria. E. coli inoculation reduced ADG (p<0.05) during the period of d 0 to d 14 after the challenge while the antimicrobial supplementations improved ADG (p<0.01) during the experiment. ADG in cyadox-supplemented pigs was higher (p<0.05) than that in olaquindox-supplemented pigs. The antimicrobials decreased IEL and ASC counts in the jejunum and ileum (p<0.01) while E. coli inoculation caused them to increase (p<0.01). Jejunal ASCs in the cyadox-supplemented pigs were lower (p<0.05) than those in the olaquindox-supplemented. E. coli elicited increase (p<0.05) in white blood cell counts, leukocyte bactericidal capacity, lymphocyte proliferation rate, serous IgA concentrations, and serous hemolytic complement activity. The antimicrobials decreased the measured systemic immune parameters, but not significantly (p>0.05). The data suggest that olaquindox and cyadox suppress E. coli-induced immune activation, especially intestinal mucosal immune activation, which may be involved in the observed growth promotion.

Biological Activities and Partial Characterization of Beauveria bassiana Mycelium

  • Park, Sung-Yong;Song, Hyuk-Hwan;Lee, Yong-Gab;Yoon, Cheol-Sik;Lee, Chan
    • Food Science and Biotechnology
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.95-101
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    • 2008
  • Some biological activities of Beauveria bassiana were studied to elucidate pharmacological function of B. bassiana-infected larva of the silkworm. The mycelium consisted mainly of carbohydrate (65.8%), followed by protein (15.9%) and fat (8.3%). Glucose (68.8%), mannose (7.1%), and galactose (6.1%) were major components in carbohydrates. Ten amino acids including glutamine, threonine, valine, aspartic acid, alanine, leucine, serine, glycine, arginine, and isoleucine were found in protein as major amino acids. Various extracts were prepared from the freeze-dried mycelium of B. bassiana by systemic extraction and their biological activities were investigated. Among tested fractions, the hot-water extract (HW) contributed significantly to the anti-coagulant activity, anti-complementary activity, and stimulation of intestinal immune system. The methanol extract (ME) increased acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibition activity and reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging activity.

Dietary Supplementation of Citrus and Fermented Citrus By-product for Juvenile Red Seabream Pagrus major at Low Water Temperature (저수온기(13-15℃) 치어기 참돔(Pagrus major) 사료 내 비타민 C 대체제로써의 감귤착즙박 및 발효감귤착즙박의 이용 가능성)

  • Lee, Chorong;Kim, Youjeong;Lee, Kyeong-Jun
    • Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.48 no.4
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    • pp.454-458
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    • 2015
  • This study compared the effects of dietary supplementation of citrus by-product (CBP) and CBP fermented with Bacillus subtilis (F-CBP) on growth performance, feed utilization, intestinal histology and innate immunity of red seabream Pagrus major with three commercial immune-boosting products. The six experimental diets were supplemented with L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (LAPP; the control diet), CBP or F-CBP at a concentration of 100 mg vitamin C equivalent/kg diet or one of three commercial immune boosters. The Experimental diets were fed to triplicate groups of 17 fish (initial body weight, 116 g) for 8 weeks. The water temperature during the feeding trial was maintained at $13-15^{\circ}C$. Growth and feed utilization did not differ significantly among the six dietary treatments, nor did the phagocytic activity, superoxide dismutase or total immunoglobulin concentrations. However, myeloperoxidase activity was significantly higher in the CBP groups. For the intestinal histology, the intestine diameter, villi and enterocyte heights and number of goblet cells did not differ significantly among groups. Therefore, CBP or F-CBP can be used as a valuable eco-friendly byproduct in diets for fishes including red seabream to maintain their normal growth and health.