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Matsuzaki C, Takagi H, Saiga S, Kinoshita Y, Yamaguchi M, Higashimura Y, Yamamoto K, Yamaguchi M. Prebiotic effect of galacto- N-biose on the intestinal lactic acid bacteria as enhancer of acetate production and hypothetical colonization. Appl Environ Microbiol 2024; 90:e0144523. [PMID: 38411084 PMCID: PMC10952502 DOI: 10.1128/aem.01445-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Galacto-N-biose (GNB) is an important core structure of glycan of mucin glycoproteins in the gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa. Because certain beneficial bacteria inhabiting the GI tract, such as bifidobacteria and lactic acid bacteria, harbor highly specialized GNB metabolic capabilities, GNB is considered a promising prebiotic for nourishing and manipulating beneficial bacteria in the GI tract. However, the precise interactions between GNB and beneficial bacteria and their accompanying health-promoting effects remain elusive. First, we evaluated the proliferative tendency of beneficial bacteria and their production of beneficial metabolites using gut bacterial strains. By comparing the use of GNB, glucose, and inulin as carbon sources, we found that GNB enhanced acetate production in Lacticaseibacillus casei, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus gasseri, and Lactobacillus johnsonii. The ability of GNB to promote acetate production was also confirmed by RNA-seq analysis, which indicated the upregulation of gene clusters that catalyze the deacetylation of N-acetylgalactosamine-6P and biosynthesize acetyl-CoA from pyruvate, both of which result in acetate production. To explore the in vivo effect of GNB in promoting acetate production, antibiotic-treated BALB/cA mice were administered with GNB with L. rhamnosus, resulting in a fecal acetate content that was 2.7-fold higher than that in mice administered with only L. rhamnosus. Moreover, 2 days after the last administration, a 3.7-fold higher amount of L. rhamnosus was detected in feces administered with GNB with L. rhamnosus than in feces administered with only L. rhamnosus. These findings strongly suggest the prebiotic potential of GNB in enhancing L. rhamnosus colonization and converting L. rhamnosus into higher acetate producers in the GI tract. IMPORTANCE Specific members of lactic acid bacteria, which are commonly used as probiotics, possess therapeutic properties that are vital for human health enhancement by producing immunomodulatory metabolites such as exopolysaccharides, short-chain fatty acids, and bacteriocins. The long residence time of probiotic lactic acid bacteria in the GI tract prolongs their beneficial health effects. Moreover, the colonization property is also desirable for the application of probiotics in mucosal vaccination to provoke a local immune response. In this study, we found that GNB could enhance the beneficial properties of intestinal lactic acid bacteria that inhabit the human GI tract, stimulating acetate production and promoting intestinal colonization. Our findings provide a rationale for the addition of GNB to lactic acid bacteria-based functional foods. This has also led to the development of therapeutics supported by more rational prebiotic and probiotic selection, leading to an improved healthy lifestyle for humans.
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- Chiaki Matsuzaki
- Research Institute for Bioresources and Biotechnology, Ishikawa Prefectural University, Nonoichi, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Department of Production Science, Ishikawa Prefectural University, Nonoichi, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Department of Production Science, Ishikawa Prefectural University, Nonoichi, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Research Institute for Bioresources and Biotechnology, Ishikawa Prefectural University, Nonoichi, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Department of Organic Bio Chemistry, Faculty of Education, Wakayama University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Food Science, Ishikawa Prefectural University, Nonoichi, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Center for Innovative and Joint Research, Wakayama University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Organic Bio Chemistry, Faculty of Education, Wakayama University, Wakayama, Japan
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Orihara K, Yahagi K, Saito Y, Watanabe Y, Sasai T, Hara T, Tsukuda N, Oki K, Fujimoto J, Matsuki T. Characterization of Bifidobacterium kashiwanohense that utilizes both milk- and plant-derived oligosaccharides. Gut Microbes 2023; 15:2207455. [PMID: 37188713 DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2023.2207455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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Bifidobacteria are prominent members of the human gut microbiota throughout life. The ability to utilize milk- and plant-derived carbohydrates is important for bifidobacterial colonization of the infant and adult gut. The Bifidobacterium catenulatum subspecies kashiwanohense (B. kashiwanohense) was originally isolated from infant feces. However, only a few strains have been described, and the characteristics of this subspecies have been poorly investigated. Here, we characterized genotypes and phenotypes of 23 B. kashiwanohense-associated strains, including 12 newly sequenced isolates. Genome-based analysis clarified the phylogenetic relationship between these strains, revealing that only 13 strains are genuine B. kashiwanohense. We defined specific marker sequences and investigated the worldwide prevalence of B. kashiwanohense based on metagenome data. This revealed that not only infants but also adults and weaning children harbor this subspecies in the gut. Most B. kashiwanohense strains utilize long-chain xylans and possess genes for extracellular xylanase (GH10), arabinofuranosidase and xylosidase (GH43), and ABC transporters that contribute to the utilization of xylan-derived oligosaccharides. We also confirmed that B. kashiwanohense strains utilize short- and long-chain human milk oligosaccharides and possess genes for fucosidase (GH95 and GH29) and specific ABC transporter substrate-binding proteins that contribute to the utilization of a wide range of human milk oligosaccharides. Collectively, we found that B. kashiwanohense strains utilize both plant- and milk-derived carbohydrates and identified key genetic factors that allow them to assimilate various carbohydrates.
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- Kento Orihara
- Basic Research Department, Yakult Central Institute, Tokyo, Japan
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- Basic Research Department, Yakult Central Institute, Tokyo, Japan
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- Basic Research Department, Yakult Central Institute, Tokyo, Japan
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- Basic Research Department, Yakult Central Institute, Tokyo, Japan
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- Basic Research Department, Yakult Central Institute, Tokyo, Japan
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- Basic Research Department, Yakult Central Institute, Tokyo, Japan
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- Basic Research Department, Yakult Central Institute, Tokyo, Japan
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- Basic Research Department, Yakult Central Institute, Tokyo, Japan
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- Basic Research Department, Yakult Central Institute, Tokyo, Japan
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- Basic Research Department, Yakult Central Institute, Tokyo, Japan
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Zafar H, Saier MH. Comparative Analyses of the Transport Proteins Encoded within the Genomes of nine Bifidobacterium Species. Microb Physiol 2022; 32:30-44. [PMID: 34555832 PMCID: PMC8940750 DOI: 10.1159/000518954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The human microbiome influences human health in both negative and positive ways. Studies on the transportomes of these organisms yield information that may be utilized for various purposes, including the identification of novel drug targets and the manufacture of improved probiotic strains. Moreover, these genomic analyses help to improve our understanding of the physiology and metabolic capabilities of these organisms. The present study is a continuation of our studies on the transport proteins of the major gut microbes. Bifidobacterium species are essential members of the human gut microbiome, and they initiate colonization of the gut at birth, providing health benefits that last a lifetime. In this study we analyze the transportomes of nine bifidobacterial species: B. adolescentis, B. animalis, B. bifidum, B. breve, B. catenulatum, B. dentium, B. longum subsp. infantis, B. longum subsp. longum, and B. pseudocatenulatum. All of these species have proven probiotic characteristics and exert beneficial effects on human health. Surprisingly, we found that all nine of these species have similar pore-forming toxins and drug exporters that may play roles in pathogenesis. These species have transporters for amino acids, carbohydrates, and proteins, essential for their organismal lifestyles and adaption to their respective ecological niches. The strictly probiotic species, B. bifidum, however, contains fewer such transporters, thus indicative of limited interactions with host cells and other gut microbial counterparts. The results of this study were compared with those of our previous studies on the transportomes of multiple species of Bacteroides, Escherichia coli/Salmonella, and Lactobacillus. Overall, bifidobacteria have larger transportomes (based on percentages of total proteins) than the previously examined groups of bacterial species, with a preference for primary active transport systems over secondary carriers. Taken together, these results provide useful information about the physiologies and pathogenic potentials of these probiotic organisms as reflected by their transportomes.
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- Hassan Zafar
- Department of Molecular Biology, Division of Biological Sciences, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093-0116.,Central European Institute of Technology, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, Brno, 625 00, Czech Republic.,Corresponding Authors HZ: Tel: +420773283624, ; MS: Tel: +1 858 534 4084, Fax: +1 858 534 7108,
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Division of Biological Sciences, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093-0116.,Corresponding Authors HZ: Tel: +420773283624, ; MS: Tel: +1 858 534 4084, Fax: +1 858 534 7108,
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Ishikawa E, Yamada T, Yamaji K, Serata M, Fujii D, Umesaki Y, Tsuji H, Nomoto K, Ito M, Okada N, Nagaoka M, Gomi A. Critical roles of a housekeeping sortase of probiotic Bifidobacterium bifidum in bacterium-host cell crosstalk. iScience 2021; 24:103363. [PMID: 34825137 PMCID: PMC8603203 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2021.103363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 10/30/2022] Open
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Bifidobacterium bifidum YIT 10347 (BF-1) is adhesive in vitro. Here we studied the molecular aspects of the BF-1 adhesion process. We identified and characterized non-adhesive mutants and found that a class E housekeeping sortase was critical for the adhesion to mucin. These mutants were significantly less adhesive to GCIY cells than was the wild type (WT), which protected GCIY cells against acid treatment more than did a non-adhesive mutant. The non-adhesive mutants aberrantly accumulated precursors of putative sortase-dependent proteins (SDPs). Recombinant SDPs bound to mucin. Disruption of the housekeeping sortase influenced expression of SDPs and pilus components. Mutants defective in a pilin or in an SDP showed the same adhesion properties as WT. Therefore, multiple SDPs and pili seem to work cooperatively to achieve adhesion, and the housekeeping sortase is responsible for cell wall anchoring of its substrates to ensure their proper biological function.
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- Eiji Ishikawa
- Yakult Central Institute, 5-11 Izumi, Kunitachi-shi, Tokyo 186-8650, Japan
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- Yakult Central Institute, 5-11 Izumi, Kunitachi-shi, Tokyo 186-8650, Japan
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- Yakult Central Institute, 5-11 Izumi, Kunitachi-shi, Tokyo 186-8650, Japan
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- Yakult Central Institute, 5-11 Izumi, Kunitachi-shi, Tokyo 186-8650, Japan
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- Yakult Central Institute, 5-11 Izumi, Kunitachi-shi, Tokyo 186-8650, Japan
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- Yakult Central Institute, 5-11 Izumi, Kunitachi-shi, Tokyo 186-8650, Japan
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- Yakult Central Institute, 5-11 Izumi, Kunitachi-shi, Tokyo 186-8650, Japan
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- Yakult Central Institute, 5-11 Izumi, Kunitachi-shi, Tokyo 186-8650, Japan.,Tokyo University of Agriculture, 1-1-1 Sakuragaoka, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 156-8502, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Pharmacy, Kitasato University, 5-9-1 Shirokane, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8641, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Pharmacy, Kitasato University, 5-9-1 Shirokane, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8641, Japan
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- Yakult Central Institute, 5-11 Izumi, Kunitachi-shi, Tokyo 186-8650, Japan
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- Yakult Central Institute, 5-11 Izumi, Kunitachi-shi, Tokyo 186-8650, Japan
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Structure of a Core Promoter in Bifidobacterium longum NCC2705. J Bacteriol 2020; 202:JB.00540-19. [PMID: 31964699 DOI: 10.1128/jb.00540-19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2019] [Accepted: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Bacterial promoters consist of core sequence motifs termed -35 and -10 boxes. The consensus motifs are TTGACA and TATAAT, respectively, which were identified from leading investigations on Escherichia coli However, the consensus sequences are not likely to fit genetically divergent bacteria. The sigma factor of the genus Bifidobacterium has a characteristic polar domain in the N terminus, suggesting the possibility of specific promoter recognition. We reevaluated the structure of Bifidobacterium longum NCC2705 promoters and compared them to other bacteria. Transcriptional start sites (TSSs) of the B. longum NCC2705 strain were identified using transcriptome sequencing (RNA-Seq) analysis to extract promoter regions. Conserved motifs of a bifidobacterial promoter were determined using regions upstream of TSSs and a hidden Markov model. As a result, consensus motifs of the -35 and -10 boxes were TTGTGC and TACAAT, respectively. To assess each base of both motifs, we constructed 37 plasmids based on pKO403-TPCTcon, including the hup promoter connected with a chloramphenicol acetyltransferase as a reporter gene. This reporter assay showed two optimal motifs of the -35 and -10 boxes, namely, TTGNNN and TANNNT, respectively. We further analyzed spacer lengths between the -35 and -10 boxes via a bioinformatics approach. The spacer lengths predominant in bacteria have been generally reported to be approximately 17 bp. In contrast, the predominant spacer lengths in the genus Bifidobacterium and related species were 11 bp, in addition to 17 bp. A reporter assay to assess the spacer lengths indicated that the 11-bp spacer length produced unusually high activity.IMPORTANCE The structures of sigma factors vary among bacterial strains, indicating that recognition rules may also vary. Therefore, we investigated the promoter structure of Bifidobacterium longum NCC2705 using a bioinformatics approach and wet analyses. The most frequent and optimal motifs were similar to other bacterial consensus motifs. The optimal spacer length between the two boxes was reported to be 17 bp. It is widely applied to a bioinformatics approach for other bacteria. Unexpectedly, conserved spacer lengths were 11 bp as well as 17 bp in the genus Bifidobacterium Moreover, the sigma factor of the genus Bifidobacterium has a characteristic domain in the N terminus which may contribute to the additional functions. Hence, it would be valuable to reevaluate the promoter in other organisms.
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Firrman J, Liu L, Zhang L, Arango Argoty G, Wang M, Tomasula P, Kobori M, Pontious S, Xiao W. The effect of quercetin on genetic expression of the commensal gut microbes Bifidobacterium catenulatum, Enterococcus caccae and Ruminococcus gauvreauii. Anaerobe 2016; 42:130-141. [PMID: 27742572 DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2016.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2016] [Revised: 09/07/2016] [Accepted: 10/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
Quercetin is one of the most abundant polyphenols found in fruits and vegetables. The ability of the gut microbiota to metabolize quercetin has been previously documented; however, the effect that quercetin may have on commensal gut microbes remains unclear. In the present study, the effects of quercetin on the commensal gut microbes Ruminococcus gauvreauii, Bifidobacterium catenulatum and Enterococcus caccae were determined through evaluation of growth patterns and cell morphology, and analysis of genetic expression profiles between quercetin treated and non-treated groups using Single Molecule RNA sequencing via Helicos technology. Results of this study revealed that phenotypically, quercetin did not prevent growth of Ruminococcus gauvreauii, mildly suppressed growth of Bifidobacterium catenulatum, and moderately inhibited growth of Enterococcus caccae. Genetic analysis revealed that in response to quercetin, Ruminococcus gauvreauii down regulated genes responsible for protein folding, purine synthesis and metabolism. Bifidobacterium catenulatum increased expression of the ABC transport pathway and decreased metabolic pathways and cell wall synthesis. Enterococcus caccae upregulated genes responsible for energy production and metabolism, and downregulated pathways of stress response, translation and sugar transport. For the first time, the effect of quercetin on the growth and genetic expression of three different commensal gut bacteria was documented. The data provides insight into the interactions between genetic regulation and growth. This is also a unique demonstration of how RNA single molecule sequencing can be used to study the gut microbiota.
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- Jenni Firrman
- Dairy and Functional Foods Research Unit, Eastern Regional Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, US Department of Agriculture, 600 E Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA, 19038, USA.
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- Dairy and Functional Foods Research Unit, Eastern Regional Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, US Department of Agriculture, 600 E Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA, 19038, USA
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- Virginia Tech College of Engineering, Department of Computer Science, 1425 S Main St., Blacksburg, VA, 24061, USA
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- Virginia Tech College of Engineering, Department of Computer Science, 1425 S Main St., Blacksburg, VA, 24061, USA
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- Rutgers University, Department of Food Science, 65 Dudley Road, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, USA
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- Dairy and Functional Foods Research Unit, Eastern Regional Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, US Department of Agriculture, 600 E Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA, 19038, USA
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- Food Research Institute, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8642, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Temple University School of Medicine, 3400 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Temple University School of Medicine, 3400 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, USA
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