Paraprobiotic Levilactobacillus brevis KU15151 exhibits antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities in LPS-induced A549 cells.

Levilactobacillus brevis KU15151, isolated from kimchi, has been reported in previous studies to possess probiotic properties. Here, we sought to explore the potential of heat-killed L. brevis KU15151 in improving respiratory health by identifying its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in LPS-induced A549 cells.

Antimelanogenic and Antioxidant Effects of Postbioics of Strains in α-MSH-Induced B16F10 Melanoma Cells via CREB/MITF and MAPKs Signaling Pathway.

Abnormal melanin synthesis can lead to severe skin problems. This study investigated the anti-melanogenic effects on α-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH)-induced B16F10 cells using cell-free supernatants of WB326 and WB2810. Samples were prepared using 1 mg/ml freeze-dried culture supernatant.

Antimicrobial effect of combined preservatives using chestnut inner shell, cinnamon, and ε-poly-lysine against food-poisoning bacteria .

Chestnut inner shell, cinnamon, and ε-poly-lysine (ε-PL) have been used for natural preservative of food grade, and combined preservatives (CP) has been formulated previously. This study examined whether growth could be controlled using CP in tryptic soy broth (TSB). CP inhibited growth by about 5 log CFU/mL in TSB.

Antioxidative and immunity-enhancing effects of heat-killed probiotic Enterococcus faecium KU22001 without toxin or antibiotic resistance.

This study evaluated the probiotic properties, safety profile, and antioxidative and immune system-enhancing effects of Enterococcus faecium strains isolated from human infant feces. E. faecium KU22001, E.

Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant effects, and antimicrobial effect of P223.

This study aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects of P223 which is known to have probiotic properties. P223 that had been killed by heat in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells decreased nitric oxide (NO) production.

Non-lactic acid bacteria probiotics isolated from intestine or various circumstances.

Probiotics are live microorganisms beneficial to host health, predominantly comprising lactic acid bacteria (LAB) such as . Additional non-LAB probiotics, termed intestinal isolates, encompass next-generation strains like , , , , etc. and alongside externally sourced , , , and .

Immunostimulatory Effect of Ovomucin Hydrolysates by Pancreatin in RAW 264.7 Macrophages via Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase (MAPK) Signaling Pathway.

Ovomucin (OM), which has insoluble fractions is a viscous glycoprotein, found in egg albumin. Enzymatic hydrolysates of OM have water solubility and bioactive properties. This study investigated that the immunostimulatory effects of OM hydrolysates (OMHs) obtained by using various proteolytic enzymes (Alcalase, bromelain, α-chymotrypsin, Neutrase, pancreatin, papain, Protamax, and trypsin) in RAW 264.

Anti-biofilm effect of enzymatic hydrolysates of ovomucin in Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus.

Despite modern advances in food hygiene, food poisoning due to microbial contamination remains a global problem, and poses a great threat to human health. Especially, Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus are gram-positive bacteria found on food-contact surfaces with biofilms. These foodborne pathogens cause a considerable number of food poisoning and infections annually.

Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Paraprobiotic KU15122 in LPS-Induced RAW 264.7 Cells.

Inflammation is a biodefense mechanism that provides protection against painful conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, other gastrointestinal problems, and irritable bowel syndrome. Paraprobiotics have probiotic characteristics of intestinal modulation along with merits of safety and stability. In this study, heat-killed KU15122 (KU15122) was investigated for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Heat-Killed Lactococcus Lactis KC24 Ameliorates Scopolamine-Induced Memory Impairment in ICR Mice.

Heat-killed Lactococcus lactis KC24 (H-KC24) has been examined for its neuroprotective effects in SH-SY5Y cells. We hypothesized that H-KC24 could alleviate memory impairment through the gut-brain axis. Scopolamine (1 mg/kg/day) was administered to ICR mice to induce memory impairment.

Overview of Dairy-based Products with Probiotics: Fermented or Non-fermented Milk Drink.

Probiotic products have long been recognized for their health benefits. Additionally, milk has held a longstanding reputation as a dairy product that offers high-quality proteins and essential micronutrients. As awareness of the impact of food on health grows, interest in functional products such as probiotic dairy products is on the rise.

Probiotic Pediococcus acidilactici Strains Exert Anti-inflammatory Effects by Regulating Intracellular Signaling Pathways in LPS-Induced RAW 264.7 Cells.

This study investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of Pediococcus acidilactici strains isolated from fermented vegetables on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages. In addition, the probiotic characteristics and safety were evaluated.

Recombinant Arginine Deiminase from Inhibits the Growth of Stomach Cancer Cells, Possibly by Activating the Intrinsic Apoptosis Pathway.

The anticancer potential of KU15176 against the stomach cancer cell line AGS has been reported previously. In this study, we aimed to analyze the genome of KU15176 and identify key genes that may have potential anticancer properties. Among potential anticancer molecules, the role of arginine deiminase (ADI) in conferring an antiproliferative functionality was confirmed.

Heat-Killed Lactilactobacillus sakei WB2305 and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum WB2324 Inhibited LPS-Induced Inflammation in Human Airway Epithelial Cells.

Asthma is characterized by inflammation of the airways, including the inflammatory and airway structural cells. Probiotics, which have diverse effects, even within the same species, are being studied to prevent and mitigate the severity of asthma. Lactilactobacillus sakei WB2305 and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum WB2324 were isolated from kimchi.

Heat-Killed KU22001 Having Effective Anti-Cancer Effects on HeLa Cell Lines at a Lower Temperature.

The anti-cancer effects of heat-killed KU22001 (KU22001), KU22002, and KU22005 isolated from human infant feces were investigated. The anti-proliferative activity of these strains against various cancer cell lines was evaluated using the MTT assay. To determine the production of exopolysaccharides (EPS) with potential anti-cancer effect, ethanol precipitation and phenol-sulfuric acid method was used with the cell free supernatant of strains grown at 25°C or 37°C.

Safety Assessment of Levilactobacillus brevis KU15006: A Comprehensive Analysis of its Phenotypic and Genotypic Properties.

Levilactobacillus brevis KU15006, isolated from kimchi, exhibits pathogen-antagonistic and anti-diabetic activities; however, the safety of this strain has not been assessed. In the present study, L. brevis KU15006 was evaluated to elucidate its safety as a probiotic strain using phenotypic and genotypic analyses.

Hepatoprotective Effect of DSR330 in Mice with High Fat Diet-Induced Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

DSR330 (DSR330) has been examined for its antimicrobials production and probiotics. In this study, the hepatoprotective effects of DSR330 were examined against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in a high-fat diet (HFD)-fed C57BL/6 mouse model. To induce the development of fatty liver, a HFD was administered for five weeks, and then silymarin (positive control) or DSR330 (10 or 10 CFU/day) was administered along with the HFD for seven weeks.

A Narrative Review on the Advance of Probiotics to Metabiotics.

Recently, the term metabiotics has emerged as a new concept of probiotics. This concept entails combining existing probiotic components with metabolic by-products improve specific physiological functionalities. Representative ingredients of these metabiotics include short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), bacteriocins, polysaccharides, and peptides.

Probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum KU210152 and its fermented soy milk attenuates oxidative stress in neuroblastoma cells.

We evaluated the probiotic properties and neuroprotective effects of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum KU210152 and its application in soy milk. L. plantarum KU210152 exhibited high tolerance to artificial gastrointestinal conditions, high adhesion to intestinal cells (HT-29), and safe enzyme production.

Heat-Treated Paraprobiotic KU15041 and KU15003 Show an Antioxidant and Immunostimulatory Effect.

The lactic acid bacteria, including and , have been widely studied for their preventive and therapeutic effects. In this study, the underlying mechanism of action for the antioxidant and immunostimulatory effects of two strains of heat-treated paraprobiotics was examined. Heat-treated KU15041 and KU15003 showed higher radical scavenging activity in both the 2-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH) assays than the commercial probiotic strain LGG.

Paraprobiotics: definition, manufacturing methods, and functionality.

Probiotics are living microorganisms that are beneficial to the host, enhancing the immune response by promoting antibody production, regulating cytokine secretion, and stimulating T cells. However, probiotics have limitations in that they require viability control and have a short shelf life. Recently, the use of paraprobiotics has gained attention.

Anti-inflammatory activities of KU15147 in RAW 264.7 cells stimulated with lipopolysaccharide on attenuating NF-κB, AP-1, and MAPK signaling pathways.

Unlabelled: Probiotics confer many beneficial effects on several illnesses, ranging from microbial diarrhea to inflammatory diseases. This study was conducted on whether KU15147 obtained from kimchi has anti-inflammatory effects in RAW 264.7 cells stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and antioxidant potential.

Probiotic Ln4 Showing Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Effect against KCTC 5124 Causing Dental Caries.

Dental caries has known as an infectious disease that is considered a serious global public health problem. Recently, report indicate that probiotics play a vital role in maintaining oral health. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the prevention effects of Ln4 against dental infection by the pathogenic bacterium KCTC 5124 through biofilm formation inhibition.

Development and Characterization of Extract-Loaded Liposomes: Potential as Anti-Inflammatory Functional Food Ingredients.

We investigated the potential of extract encapsulated in liposomes as a functional food ingredient with enhanced bioavailability and stability. , known for its anti-inflammatory properties and various health benefits, was encapsulated using a liposome mass production manufacturing method, and the physical properties of liposomes were evaluated. The liposomes exhibited improved anti-inflammatory effects in lipopolysaccharide-activated RAW 264.

Heat-Killed Latilactobacillus sakei CNSC001WB and Lactobacillus pentosus WB693 Have an Anti-inflammatory Effect on LPS-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Cells.

Excessive inflammatory results, such as those seen in rheumatoid arthritis and cardiovascular diseases, are known to cause various complications. Therefore, we aimed to investigate whether heat-killed Latilactobacillus sakei CNS001WB and Lactobacillus pentosus WB693 can prevent inflammatory reactions. When LPS-stimulated RAW 264.