• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.160-170
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• 2019

The lactic acid bacteria species Lactobacillus plantarum (L. plantarum) has been used extensively for vaccine delivery. Considering to the critical role of dendritic cells in stimulating host immune response, in this study, we constructed a novel CD11c-targeting L. plantarum strain with surface-displayed variable fragments of anti-CD11c, single-chain antibody (scFv-CD11c). The newly designed L. plantarum strain, named 409-aCD11c, could adhere and invade more efficiently to bone marrow-derived DCs (BMDCs) in vitro due to the specific interaction between scFv-CD11c and CD11c located on the surface of BMDCs. After incubation with BMDCs, the 409-aCD11c strain harboring a eukaryotic vector pValac-GFP could lead to more efficient expression of GFP compared with wild-type strains shown by flow cytometry analysis, indicating the enhanced translocation of pValac-GFP from L. plantarum to BMDCs. Similar results were also observed in an in vivo study, which showed that oral administration resulted in efficient expression of GFP in both Peyer's patches (PP) and mesenteric lymph nodes (MLNs) within 7 days after the last administration. In addition, the CD11c-targeting strain significantly promoted the differentiation and maturation of DCs, the differentiation of $IL-4^+$ and $IL-17A^+$ T helper (Th) cells in MLNs, as well as production of $B220^+$ $IgA^+$ B cells in the PP. In conclusion, this study developed a novel DC-targeting L. plantarum strain which could increase the ability to deliver eukaryotic expression plasmid to host cells, indicating a promising approach for vaccine study.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제31권10호
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• pp.1420-1429
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• 2021

The safety of the probiotic strain Q180, which exerts postprandial lipid-lowering effects, was bioinformatically and phenotypically evaluated. The genome of strain Q180 was completely sequenced, and single circular chromosome of 3,197,263 bp without any plasmid was generated. Phylogenetic and related analyses using16S rRNA gene and whole-genome sequences revealed that strain Q180 is a member of Lactiplantibacillus (Lp., formerly Lactobacillus) plantarum. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes were bioinformatically analyzed using all Lp. plantarum genomes available in GenBank, which showed that AMR genes are present differently depending on Lp. plantarum strains. Bioinformatic analysis demonstrated that some mobile genetic elements such as prophages and insertion sequences were identified in the genome of strain Q180, but because they did not contain harmful genes such as AMR genes and virulence factor (VF)- and toxin-related genes, it was suggested that there is no transferability of harmful genes. The minimum inhibition concentrations of seven tested antibiotics suggested by the European Food Safety Authority guidelines were slightly lower than or equal to the microbiological cut-off values for Lp. plantarum. Strain Q180 did not show hemolytic and gelatinase activities and biogenic amine-producing ability. Taken together, this study demonstrated the safety of strain Q180 in terms of absence of AMR genes and VF- and toxin-related genes as a probiotic strain.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.681-698
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• 2022

The Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus, Atlantic salmon Salmo salar, rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss, olive flounder Paralichthys olivaceus, common carp Cyprinus carpio, grass carp Ctenopharyngodon idella and rohu carp Labeo rohita are farmed commercially worldwide. Production of these important finfishes is rapidly expanding, and intensive culture practices can lead to stress in fish, often reducing resistance to infectious diseases. Antibiotics and other drugs are routinely used for the treatment of diseases and sometimes applied preventatively to combat microbial pathogens. This strategy is responsible for the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance, mass killing of environmental/beneficial bacteria, and residual effects in humans. As an alternative, the administration of probiotics has gained acceptance for disease control in aquaculture. Probiotics have been found to improve growth, feed utilization, immunological status, disease resistance, and to promote transcriptomic profiles and internal microbial balance of host organisms. The present review discusses the effects of single and multi-strain probiotics on growth, immunity, heamato-biochemical parameters, and disease resistance of the above-mentioned finfishes. The application and outcome of probiotics in the field or open pond system, gaps in existing knowledge, and issues worthy of further research are also highlighted.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.465-473
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• 2023

본 연구에서는 볶음 쓴메밀 '황금미소' 분말을 첨가한 배지에 단일 및 복합 프로바이오틱스를 배양하여 쓴메밀 주요성분인 rutin의 quercetin으로 생물전환능과 이의 항산화, 항염 생리활성을 평가하였다. 단일 균주 배양 시 생물전환률은 각각 LP3 89%, SL6 84%, ST3 87%로 보였으며, 프로바이오틱스 3종 복합 배양 시 97%로 단일균주와 비교하여 유의적으로 증가하였다. 배양 전 배양액과 3종의 단일 균주 배양 및 복합 균주 배양액에서 DPPH, ABTS 분석 결과, 3종 프로바이오틱스 복합 균주 배양 시 항산화 활성이 유의적으로 증가하였다. 또한, LPS에 의해 유도된 RAW 264.7 세포의 염증반응 분석결과, 산화질소 생성능, iNOS와 TNF-α의 mRNA 발현, IL-6와 IL-4 사이토카인 분비능이 3종 프로바이오틱스 복합 균주 배양 시 가장 우수한 효능을 확인하였다. 이상의 결과는 쓴메밀 혹은 rutin이 풍부한 천연물과 이의 생물전환이 가능한 CBT LP3, SL6, ST3의 복합 섭취가 rutin 성분의 quercetin으로 전환 및 항염, 항산화 등의 생리활성 효력 증대에 영향을 줄 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제42권6호
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• pp.996-1008
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• 2022

Lactic acid bacteria are representative probiotics that have beneficial effects on humans. Nineteen strains among the 167 single strains from kimchi was selected and their physiological features were investigated. The selection of a strain was based on strong enzyme (lipase, α-amylase, and α-glucosidase) inhibitory activities and anti-obesity effects in the adipocytes. For the final selection, the strain Lactiplantibacillus plantarum KC3 was tested for its potential as a starter. To assess its functionality, a freeze-dried culture of L. plantarum KC3 was administered to a diet-induced obese mouse model receiving a high-fat diet. The animal group administered with L. plantarum KC3 showed significant body weight loss during the 12-week feeding period compared to the high-fat control group. This study investigated the physiological characteristics of selected strain and evaluated its potential as an anti-obesity probiotic in mice.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제21권7호
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• pp.1027-1032
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• 2008

A study was conducted to evaluate the effects of dietary yeast derived ${\beta}$-glucan and single-strain probiotics on the growth performance and antibody response in broiler chicks. Six hundred and thirty 1-d-old male broiler chicks were divided into seven groups, placed into three pens per group (30 birds per pen) and fed one of seven non-medicated corn-SBM based experimental diets containing 0.025, 0.05 or 0.1% Saccharomyces cerevisiae ${\beta}$-glucan and 0.05, 0.1 or 0.2% Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (BA-pro, $1.3{\times}10^9/g$) or devoid of them for 5 wk. The body weight gains in groups fed diets containing 0.025 or 0.1% ${\beta}$-glucan, 0.1% or 0.2% BA-pro were significantly higher (p<0.05) than the control over 1-35 d. Feed conversion rates of groups fed ${\beta}$-glucan and BA-pro tended to be improved compared to the control group. There were no significant differences in the relative weights of liver, abdominal fat and breast muscle. No significant differences were observed in the activities of serum enzymes and concentrations of various cholesterol fractions. The antibody titers against Newcastle disease or infectious bronchitis virus in the chicks fed diets containing ${\beta}$-glucan and BA-pro were significantly higher (p<0.05) than in the control. The concentrations of cecal lactic acid bacteria in all groups fed BA-pro were significantly increased (p<0.05) compared to the control. These results indicated that dietary yeast derived ${\beta}$-glucan and BA-pro exerted growth-promoting and immune-enhancing effects in broiler chickens. In addition, BA-pro added to the diets modulated the profiles of cecal microflora, reflecting a potential to be beneficial microorganisms in chickens.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.549-557
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• 2014

본 연구는 probiotics를 이용해 흑마늘 발효물을 제조하고 그 품질특성 및 생리활성을 확인하기 위하여 흑마늘을 20% 첨가한 배지에 9종의 probiotics를 각각 접종하여 생육정도를 분석한 결과 L. rhamnosus, L. paracasei subsp. paracasei, L. casei, L.plantarum 균주가 흑마늘 혼합 배지에서 성장이 우수하였다. 선발된 4종의 균주 각각을 이용하여 흑마늘이 10, 20 및 30% 첨가된 흑마늘 발효물을 제조하여 제조 직후와 발효 12, 24, 48 및 72시간에 시료를 취하여 생균수, pH, 산도, S-allyl cysteine (SAC) 함량을 측정하였으며, 발효전과 발효 72시간 후 발효물을 동결 건조한 시료를 이용하여 RAW 264.7 세포에서 nitric oxide (NO)와 reactive nitrogen species (ROS) 생성억제능을 통해 생리활성을 확인하였다. L. Plantarum으로 발효하였을 때 흑마늘의 첨가량이 증가하여도 높은 생균수를 유지하였다. 발효시간이 경과할수록 pH는 낮아졌고, 산도는 증가하는 경향을 나타내었다. SAC의 함량은 흑마늘의 첨가 비율이 높을수록 더 높았으며, 발효 24~48시간에 증가하였다가 이후에는 감소하는 경향이었는데, 흑마늘을 30% 첨가하여 L. paracasei subsp. paracasei 균주로 72시간 발효하였을 때 238.2 mg/l로 가장 SAC 함량이 높았다. RAW 264.7 세포에 LPS로 염증을 유발하여 NO 생성 억제능을 확인한 결과 L. rhamnosus로 발효하였을 때 다른 균주 발효물에 비해 활성이 높았는데, 흑마늘을 10% 첨가하여 72시간 발효하였을 때 LPS 처리구에 비해 약 53%의 NO 생성 억제능을 보여 가장 활성이 우수하였다. 생체내 항산화활성 평가를 위하여 과산화수소로 유발된 ROS 생성 억제능을 확인한 결과 L. plantarum 균주로 발효한 발효물에서 유의적으로 활성이 높았다. 이상의 결과를 종합하여 볼 때 발효균주에 따라 흑마늘 발효물의 특성이 서로 상이하므로, 원하는 활성에 부합하는 균주를 사용하거나 혼합균주를 사용하여 발효물을 제조하는 것이 바람직할 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제27권8호
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• pp.1419-1427
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• 2017

As probiotics play an important role in maintaining a healthy gut flora environment through antitoxin activity and inhibition of pathogen colonization, they have been of interest to the medical research community for quite some time now. Probiotic bacteria such as Lactobacillus plantarum, which can be found in fermented food, are of particular interest given their easy accessibility. We performed whole-genome sequencing and genomic analysis on a GB-LP1 strain of L. plantarum isolated from Korean traditional fermented food; this strain is well known for its functions in immune response, suppression of pathogen growth, and antitoxin effects. The complete genome sequence of GB-LP1 is a single chromosome of 3,040,388 bp with 2,899 predicted open reading frames. Genomic analysis of GB-LP1 revealed two CRISPR regions and genes showing accelerated evolution, which may have antibiotic and antitoxin functions. The aim of the present study was to predict strain specific-genomic characteristics and assess the potential of this new strain as lactic acid bacteria at the genomic level using in silico analysis. These results provide insight into the L. plantarum species as well as confirm the possibility of its utility as a candidate probiotic.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.684-692
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• 2016

Acute respiratory virus infectious diseases are a growing health problem, particularly among children and the elderly. Much effort has been made to develop probiotics that prevent influenza virus infections by enhancing innate immunity in the respiratory tract until vaccines are available. Lactobacillus plantarum GB-LP2, isolated from a traditional Korean fermented vegetable, has exhibited preventive effects on influenza virus infection in mice. To identify the molecular basis of this strain, we conducted a whole-genome assembly study. The single circular DNA chromosome of 3,284,304 bp was completely assembled and 3,250 protein-encoding genes were predicted. Evolutionarily accelerated genes related to the phenotypic trait of anti-infective activities for influenza virus were identified. These genes encode three integral membrane proteins, a teichoic acid export ATP-binding protein and a glucosamine - fructose-6-phosphate aminotransferase involved in host innate immunity, the nonspecific DNA-binding protein Dps, which protects bacteria from oxidative damage, and the response regulator of the three-component quorum-sensing regulatory system, which is related to the capacity of adhesion to the surface of the respiratory tract and competition with pathogens. This is the first study to identify the genetic backgrounds of the antiviral activity in L. plantarum strains. These findings provide insight into the anti-infective activities of L. plantarum and the development of preventive probiotics.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.249-254
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• 2002

발효식품의 제조에 유용한 starter 개발 및 probiotics로서 이용 가능성을 타진하기 위하여 항균성 물질을 생산하는 Lactobacillus amylovorus IMC-1 균주를 이용한 skim milk medium에서의 산생성, 단백질 분해활성, lactose 분해활성 및 유사구균과 혼합발효 그리고 병원성 세균에 대한 살균력 등을 검토하였다. L. amylovorus IMC-1은 10% skim milk에 yeast extract를 첨가하여 12시간 배양하였을 때 산도 0.8%이었고, 72시간째에는 2.7%로 우수한 산 생성력을 보였다. IMC-1 균주의 ${\beta}-galactosidase$ 활성은 균체 1 mg당 약 $39{\mu}M/minute$로 매우 강한 반면, $phospho-{\beta}-galactosidase$의 활성은 매우 낮았다. 또한 이 균주는 10% skim milk에서 배양 12시간째 $6\;{\mu}g/mL$, 72시간째에 $69\;{\mu}g/mL$의 유리 tyrosine을 생산하여 단백질 분해활성이 낮았다. 전기영동상의 band pattern으로부터 casein중 ${\alpha}-casein$을 주로 이용하며, ${\beta}-casein$은 거의 이용하지 못함을 알 수 있었다. 10% skim milk에서 IMC-1 균주 및 St. thermophilus NIAI 510의 단독 또는 혼합배양을 실시한 결과, 혼합배양, IMC-1 균주 및 St. thermophilus 순으로 산 생성력이 높았으며, 유산구균 단독배양 및 혼합배양에서는 시간이 경과함에 따라 치즈 향기가 증가하는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한 10% skim milk medium에서 혼합배양에 의한 최적의 유산발효 시간은 산 생성력 및 공존 균수 등을 고려할 때, yeast extract 0.1% 첨가시에는 16시간, 0.5% 첨가시에는 12시간 배양하는 것이었다. IMC-1이 생산한 항균성 물질은 Escherichia coli O157을 배양 24시간째 2 log정도 감소시켰고, 48시간 배양 후에는 피검균이 검출되지 않았다. 또한 Shigella flexneri는 배양 4시간째 2 log이상 감소하였고, 6시간 배양 후에는 검출되지 않아 항균성 물질은 강한 살균작용을 나타냄을 알 수 있었다.