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Li Z, Wang X, Zheng D, Han F, Li Y, Zhou H, Li J, Cui W, Jiang Y, Wang X, Xie W, Tang L. Oral-Delivery Lactococcus lactis expressing cherry fusion lactoferrin peptides against infection of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli in chickens. Poult Sci 2025; 104:104637. [PMID: 39662258 PMCID: PMC11683333 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2024.104637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2024] [Revised: 11/28/2024] [Accepted: 12/03/2024] [Indexed: 12/13/2024] Open
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Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) infections result in significant economic losses and reduced animal welfare. Historically, antibiotics and vaccinations currently control APEC infections in poultry, however, antibiotic-resistant strains and heterologous serotypes limit their effectiveness. Meanwhile, antibiotic-resistant strains can be transmitted to humans via contact with animals, food or their environment. Probiotics and antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are potential alternatives to antibiotics and represent promising strategies to combat APEC. Bovine lactoferricin and lactoferrampin possess anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant properties. Lactococcus lactis (L. lactis) is an excellent vector for delivering recombinant proteins. In this research, we generated a recombinant L. lactis strain MG1363 expressing lactoferrin peptides, which was labeled with a fluorescent marker mCherry and lacked an antibiotic resistance gene (LL-EFLmC). Our investigation focused on the impact of LL-EFLmC strain on the gut microbiota composition and avian pathogenic E. coli O78 challenge. Our findings indicate that LL-EFLmC exhibits inhibitory effects against APEC-O78 and Staphylococcus aureus CVCC26003 (S. aureus CVCC26003) in vitro. Furthermore, the inclusion of LL-EFLmC in chicken feed significantly improved the average daily intake and gain to feed ratio. Additionally, LL-EFLmC treatment resulted in a significant increase in serum IgG and intestinal mucus SIgA levels. Administration of LL-EFLmC was found to effectively suppress APEC-O78 infection and mitigate the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including IL-1β, IL-12, IFN-γ, and TNF-α. Additionally, 16S rDNA sequencing data revealed that LL-EFLmC was able to restore the intestinal flora that had been disrupted by APEC-O78. These findings suggest that LL-EFLmC may serve as a promising feed additive and antibiotic alternative in chicken production, due to its potential to enhance immune regulation, promote growth, and confer resistance against APEC-O78 infection.
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- Zhuoran Li
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Northeastern Science Inspection Station, China Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogen Biology, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Northeastern Science Inspection Station, China Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogen Biology, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Northeastern Science Inspection Station, China Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogen Biology, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Northeastern Science Inspection Station, China Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogen Biology, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Northeastern Science Inspection Station, China Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogen Biology, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Department of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Northeastern Science Inspection Station, China Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogen Biology, Harbin 150030, China.
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Penha Rodrigues Pereira E, Silva da Graça J, Manfrinato Ferreira B, Fasura Balthazar C, Xavier-Santos D, França Bezerril F, Magnani M, Sant'Ana AS. What are the main obstacles to turning foods healthier through probiotics incorporation? a review of functionalization of foods by probiotics and bioactive metabolites. Food Res Int 2024; 176:113785. [PMID: 38163702 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Functional foods are gaining significant attention from people all over the world. When added to foods, probiotic bacteria can turn them healthier and confer beneficial health effects, such as improving the immune system and preventing cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. However, adding probiotics to foods is a challenging task. The processing steps often involve high temperatures, and intrinsic food factors, such as pH, water activity, dissolved oxygen, post-acidification, packaging, and cold storage temperatures, can stress the probiotic strain and impact its viability. Moreover, it is crucial to consider these factors during food product development to ensure the effectiveness of the probiotic strain. Among others, techniques such as microencapsulation and lyophilization, have been highlighted as industrial food functionalization strategies. In this review, we present and discuss alternatives that may be used to functionalize foods by incorporating probiotics and/or delivering bioactive compounds produced by probiotics. We also emphasize the main challenges in different food products and the technological characteristics influencing them. The knowledge available here may contribute to overcoming the practical obstacles to food functionalization with probiotics.
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Food Engineering, Center of Technology, Federal University of Paraíba, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Department of Food Engineering, Center of Technology, Federal University of Paraíba, Paraíba, Brazil.
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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Wang X, Xie W, Cai L, Han C, Kuang H, Shao Y, Zhang S, Zhang Q, Li J, Cui W, Jiang Y, Tang L. Microencapsulated Limosilactobacillus reuteri Encoding Lactoferricin-Lactoferrampin Targeted Intestine against Salmonella typhimurium Infection. Nutrients 2023; 15:5141. [PMID: 38140400 PMCID: PMC10745908 DOI: 10.3390/nu15245141] [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: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium (S. typhimurium) is an important foodborne pathogen that infects both humans and animals and develops acute gastroenteritis. As porcine intestines are relatively similar to the human ones due to their relatively similar sizes and structural similarity, S. typhimurium causes analogous symptoms in both. Novel strategies for controlling S. typhimurium infection are also desired, such as mucosal-targeted delivery of probiotics and antimicrobial peptides. The bovine lactoferricin-lactoferrampin-encoding Limosilactobacillus reuteri (LR-LFCA) strain improves intestinal barrier function by strengthening the intestinal barrier. Weaned piglets were selected for oral administration of microencapsulated LR-LFCA (microcapsules entrap LR-LFCA into gastro-resistant polymers) and then infected with S. typhimurium for 3 days. We found that orally administering microencapsulated LR-LFCA to weaned piglets attenuated S. typhimurium-induced production of inflammatory factors in the intestinal mucosa by inhibiting the nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) and P38 mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) signaling pathway. Moreover, microencapsulated LR-LFCA administration significantly suppressed the oxidative stress that may correlate with gut microbiota (reduced Salmonella population and increased α-diversity and Lactobacillus abundance) and intestinal function (membrane transport and metabolism). Our work demonstrated that microencapsulated LR-LFCA effectively targeted intestine delivery of Lactobacillus and antimicrobial peptides and modulated gut microbiota and mucosal immunity. This study reveals a novel targeting mucosal strategy against S. typhimurium infection.
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- Xueying Wang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (X.W.); (W.X.); (L.C.); (C.H.); (H.K.); (Y.S.); (S.Z.); (Q.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (X.W.); (W.X.); (L.C.); (C.H.); (H.K.); (Y.S.); (S.Z.); (Q.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (X.W.); (W.X.); (L.C.); (C.H.); (H.K.); (Y.S.); (S.Z.); (Q.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (X.W.); (W.X.); (L.C.); (C.H.); (H.K.); (Y.S.); (S.Z.); (Q.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (X.W.); (W.X.); (L.C.); (C.H.); (H.K.); (Y.S.); (S.Z.); (Q.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (X.W.); (W.X.); (L.C.); (C.H.); (H.K.); (Y.S.); (S.Z.); (Q.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (X.W.); (W.X.); (L.C.); (C.H.); (H.K.); (Y.S.); (S.Z.); (Q.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (X.W.); (W.X.); (L.C.); (C.H.); (H.K.); (Y.S.); (S.Z.); (Q.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (X.W.); (W.X.); (L.C.); (C.H.); (H.K.); (Y.S.); (S.Z.); (Q.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (X.W.); (W.X.); (L.C.); (C.H.); (H.K.); (Y.S.); (S.Z.); (Q.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (X.W.); (W.X.); (L.C.); (C.H.); (H.K.); (Y.S.); (S.Z.); (Q.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (X.W.); (W.X.); (L.C.); (C.H.); (H.K.); (Y.S.); (S.Z.); (Q.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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Xie W, Wang X, Cai J, Bai H, Shao Y, Li Z, Cai L, Zhang S, Li J, Cui W, Jiang Y, Tang L. Optimum Fermentation Conditions for Bovine Lactoferricin-Lactoferrampin-Encoding LimosiLactobacillus reuteri and Regulation of Intestinal Inflammation. Foods 2023; 12:4068. [PMID: 38002126 PMCID: PMC10670345 DOI: 10.3390/foods12224068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The multifunctional antibacterial peptide lactoferricin-lactoferrampin (LFCA) is derived from bovine lactoferrin. Optimization of the fermentation process should be studied since different microorganisms have their own favorable conditions and processes for growth and the production of metabolites. In this study, the culture conditions of a recombinant strain, pPG-LFCA-E/LR-CO21 (LR-LFCA), expressing LFCA was optimized, utilizing the high-density fermentation process to augment the biomass of LimosiLactobacillus reuteri and the expression of LFCA. Furthermore, an assessment of the protective effect of LR-LFCA on intestinal inflammation induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) was conducted to evaluate the impact of LR-LFCA on the disease resistance of piglets. The findings of this study indicate that LR-LFCA fermentation conditions optimally include 2% inoculation volume, 36.5 °C fermentation temperature, 9% dissolved oxygen concentration, 200 revolutions/minute stirring speed, pH 6, 10 mL/h glucose flow, and 50% glucose concentration. The inclusion of fermented LR-LFCA in the diet resulted in an elevation of immunoglobulin levels, significant upregulation of tight junction proteins ZO-1 and occludin, reinforcement of the intestinal barrier function, and significant amelioration of the aberrant alterations in blood physiological parameters induced by LPS. These results offer a theoretical framework for the implementation of this micro-ecological preparation in the field of piglet production to enhance intestinal well-being.
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- Weichun Xie
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (W.X.); (X.W.); (J.C.); (H.B.); (Y.S.); (Z.L.); (L.C.); (S.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (W.X.); (X.W.); (J.C.); (H.B.); (Y.S.); (Z.L.); (L.C.); (S.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (W.X.); (X.W.); (J.C.); (H.B.); (Y.S.); (Z.L.); (L.C.); (S.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (W.X.); (X.W.); (J.C.); (H.B.); (Y.S.); (Z.L.); (L.C.); (S.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (W.X.); (X.W.); (J.C.); (H.B.); (Y.S.); (Z.L.); (L.C.); (S.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (W.X.); (X.W.); (J.C.); (H.B.); (Y.S.); (Z.L.); (L.C.); (S.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (W.X.); (X.W.); (J.C.); (H.B.); (Y.S.); (Z.L.); (L.C.); (S.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (W.X.); (X.W.); (J.C.); (H.B.); (Y.S.); (Z.L.); (L.C.); (S.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (W.X.); (X.W.); (J.C.); (H.B.); (Y.S.); (Z.L.); (L.C.); (S.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (W.X.); (X.W.); (J.C.); (H.B.); (Y.S.); (Z.L.); (L.C.); (S.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (W.X.); (X.W.); (J.C.); (H.B.); (Y.S.); (Z.L.); (L.C.); (S.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; (W.X.); (X.W.); (J.C.); (H.B.); (Y.S.); (Z.L.); (L.C.); (S.Z.); (J.L.); (W.C.)
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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An Z, Chen F, Hao H, Xiong M, Peng H, Sun H, Wang KJ. Growth-promoting effect of antimicrobial peptide Scy-hepc on mariculture large yellow croaker Larimichthys crocea and the underlying mechanism. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2023; 134:108649. [PMID: 36849046 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2023.108649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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With the antibiotics prohibition in feedstuffs worldwide, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are considered a more promising substitute for antibiotics to be used as feed additives, and positive results have been reported in livestock feeding studies. However, whether dietary supplementation of AMPs could promote the growth of mariculture animals such as fish and the underlying mechanism has not been elucidated yet. In the study, a recombinant AMP product of Scy-hepc was used as a dietary supplement (10 mg/kg) to feed mariculture juvenile large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) with an average initial body weight (BW) of 52.9 g for 150 days. During the feeding trial, the fish fed with Scy-hepc showed a significant growth-promoting performance. Especially at 60 days after feeding, fish fed with Scy-hepc weighed approximately 23% more than the control group. It was further confirmed that the growth-related signaling pathways such as the GH-Jak2-STAT5-IGF1 growth axis, the PI3K-Akt and Erk/MAPK pathways were all activated in the liver after Scy-hepc feeding. Furthermore, a second repeated feeding trial was scheduled for 30 days using much smaller juvenile L. crocea with an average initial BW of 6.3 g, and similar positive results were observed. Further investigation revealed that the downstream effectors of the PI3K-Akt pathway, such as p70S6K and 4EBP1, were significantly phosphorylated, suggesting that Scy-hepc feeding might promote translation initiation and protein synthesis processes in the liver. Taken together, as an effector of innate immunity, AMP Scy-hepc played a role in promoting the growth of L. crocea and the underlying mechanism was associated with the activation of the GH-Jak2-STAT5-IGF1 axis, as well as the PI3K-Akt and Erk/MAPK signaling pathways.
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- Zhe An
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, College of Ocean & Earth Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, College of Ocean & Earth Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Marine Bioproducts and Technology, College of Ocean & Earth Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; Fujian Innovation Research Institute for Marine Biological Antimicrobial Peptide Industrial Technology, College of Ocean & Earth Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, College of Ocean & Earth Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Marine Bioproducts and Technology, College of Ocean & Earth Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; Fujian Innovation Research Institute for Marine Biological Antimicrobial Peptide Industrial Technology, College of Ocean & Earth Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, College of Ocean & Earth Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Marine Bioproducts and Technology, College of Ocean & Earth Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; Fujian Innovation Research Institute for Marine Biological Antimicrobial Peptide Industrial Technology, College of Ocean & Earth Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, College of Ocean & Earth Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Marine Bioproducts and Technology, College of Ocean & Earth Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; Fujian Innovation Research Institute for Marine Biological Antimicrobial Peptide Industrial Technology, College of Ocean & Earth Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, College of Ocean & Earth Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, College of Ocean & Earth Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Marine Bioproducts and Technology, College of Ocean & Earth Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; Fujian Innovation Research Institute for Marine Biological Antimicrobial Peptide Industrial Technology, College of Ocean & Earth Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.
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Wang X, Xie W, Zhang S, Shao Y, Cai J, Cai L, Wang X, Shan Z, Zhou H, Li J, Cui W, Wang L, Qiao X, Li Y, Jiang Y, Tang L. Effect of Microencapsulation Techniques on the Stress Resistance and Biological Activity of Bovine Lactoferricin-Lactoferrampin-Encoding Lactobacillus reuteri. Foods 2022; 11:3169. [PMID: 37430918 PMCID: PMC9602003 DOI: 10.3390/foods11203169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Bovine lactoferricin-lactoferrampin-encoding Lactobacillus reuteri (LR-LFCA) has been found to benefit its host by strengthening its intestinal barrier. However, several questions remain open concerning genetically engineered strains maintaining long-term biological activity at room temperature. In addition, probiotics are vulnerable to harsh conditions in the gut, such as acidity and alkalinity, and bile salts. Microencapsulation is a technique to entrap probiotic bacteria into gastro-resistant polymers to carry them directly to the intestine. We selected nine kinds of wall material combinations to encapsulate LR-LFCA by spray drying microencapsulation. The storage stability, microstructural morphology, biological activity, and simulated digestion in vivo or in vitro of the microencapsulated LR-LFCA were further evaluated. The results showed that LR-LFCA had the highest survival rate when microcapsules were prepared using a wall material mixture (skim milk, sodium glutamate, polyvinylpyrrolidone, maltodextrin, and gelatin). Microencapsulated LR-LFCA increased the stress resistance capacity and colonization abilities. In the present study, we have identified a suitable wall material formulation for spray-dried microencapsulation of genetically engineered probiotic products, which would facilitate their storage and transport.
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- Xueying Wang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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Lactoferrin Decreases Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli-Induced Fluid Secretion and Bacterial Adhesion in the Porcine Small Intestine. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14091778. [PMID: 36145526 PMCID: PMC9504966 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14091778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) infections are one of the most prevalent causes of post-weaning diarrhea in piglets, resulting in morbidity, mortality and elevated use of antibiotics. The emergence and further spread of antimicrobial resistance together with the growing demand for high quality animal protein requires the identification of novel alternatives for antimicrobials. A promising alternative is lactoferrin, as we previously showed that it can both inhibit the growth and degrade bacterial virulence factors of porcine ETEC strains in vitro. Aiming to confirm these findings in vivo, we performed a small intestinal segment perfusion experiment in piglets. Here, we showed that lactoferrin could not only decrease ETEC-induced fluid secretion, but also their ability to colonize the small intestinal epithelium. Furthermore, while ETEC infection induced pro-inflammatory cytokine mRNA expression in this experiment, lactoferrin was not able to counteract these responses. In addition, a bacterial motility assay showed that lactoferrin can reduce the motility of ETEC. Our findings further support the use of lactoferrin as an alternative for antimicrobials and also show its potential for the prevention of ETEC infections in pigs.
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Wu Y, Nie C, Luo R, Qi F, Bai X, Chen H, Niu J, Chen C, Zhang W. Effects of Multispecies Probiotic on Intestinal Microbiota and Mucosal Barrier Function of Neonatal Calves Infected With E. coli K99. Front Microbiol 2022; 12:813245. [PMID: 35154038 PMCID: PMC8826468 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.813245] [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: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Altered gut microbiota are implicated in inflammatory neonatal calf diarrhea caused by E. coli K99. Beneficial probiotics are used to modulate gut microbiota. However, factors that mediate host-microbe interactions remain unclear. We evaluated the effects of a combination of multispecies probiotics (MSP) on growth, intestinal epithelial development, intestinal immune function and microbiota of neonatal calves infected with E. coli K99. Twelve newborn calves were randomly assigned as follows: C (control, without MSP); D (E. coli O78:K99 + gentamycin); and P (E. coli O78:K99 + supplemental MSP). All groups were studied for 21 d. MSP supplementation significantly (i) changed fungal Chao1 and Shannon indices of the intestine compared with group D; (ii) reduced the relative abundance of Bacteroides and Actinobacteria, while increasing Bifidobacteria, Ascomycetes, and Saccharomyces, compared with groups C and D; (iii) improved duodenal and jejunal mucosal SIgA and total Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFA) concentrations compared with group D; (iv) increased relative ZO-1 and occludin mRNA expression in jejunal mucosa compared with group D; and (v) enhanced intestinal energy metabolism and defense mechanisms of calves by reducing HSP90 expression in E. coli K99, thereby alleviating the inflammatory response and promoting recovery of mucosal function. Our research may provide direct theoretical support for future applications of MSP in ruminant production.
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- Yanyan Wu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, China
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- Xinjiang Tianshan Junken Animal Husbandry Co., Ltd., Shihezi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, China
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- Xinjiang Tianshan Junken Animal Husbandry Co., Ltd., Shihezi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, China
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Xie W, Song L, Wang X, Xu Y, Liu Z, Zhao D, Wang S, Fan X, Wang Z, Gao C, Wang X, Wang L, Qiao X, Zhou H, Cui W, Jiang Y, Li Y, Tang L. A bovine lactoferricin-lactoferrampin-encoding Lactobacillus reuteri CO21 regulates the intestinal mucosal immunity and enhances the protection of piglets against enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli K88 challenge. Gut Microbes 2021; 13:1956281. [PMID: 34369287 PMCID: PMC8354667 DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2021.1956281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) is an important cause of diarrhea in human and animal. To determine the mechanism of a bovine lactoferricin-lactoferrampin (LFCA)-encoding Lactobacillus reuteri CO21 (LR-LFCA) to enhance the intestinal mucosal immunity, we used a newborn piglet intestine model to study the intestinal response to ETEC. Pigs were chosen due to the anatomical similarity between the porcine and the human intestine.4-day-old piglets were orally administered with LR-LFCA, LR-con (L. reuteri CO21 transformed with pPG612 plasmid) or phosphate buffered saline (PBS) for three consecutive days, within 21 days after these treatments, we found that LR-LFCA can colonize the intestines of piglets, improve the growth performance, enhance immune response and is beneficial for intestinal health of piglets by improving intestinal barrier function and modulating the composition of gut microbiota. Twenty-one days after, piglets were infected with ETEC K88 for 5 days, we found that oral administration of LR-LFCA to neonatal piglets attenuated ETEC-induced the weight loss of piglets and diarrhea incidence. LR-LFCA decreased the production of inflammatory factors and oxidative stress in intestinal mucosa of ETEC-infected piglets. Additionally, LR-LFCA increased the expression of tight junction proteins in the ileum of ETEC-infected piglets. Using LPS-induced porcine intestinal epithelial cells (IPEC-J2) in vitro, we demonstrated that LR-LFCA-mediated increases in the tight junction proteins might depend on the MLCK pathway; LR-LFCA might increase the anti-inflammatory ability by inhibiting the NF-κB pathway. We also found that LR-LFCA may enhance the antioxidant capacity of piglets by activating the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway. This study demonstrates that LR-LFCA is effective at maintaining intestinal epithelial integrity and host homeostasis as well as at repairing intestinal damage after ETEC infection and is thus a promising alternative therapeutic method for intestinal inflammation.
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- Weichun Xie
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China,Northeastern Science Inspection Station, China Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogen, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China,Northeastern Science Inspection Station, China Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogen, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China,Northeastern Science Inspection Station, China Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogen, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China,Northeastern Science Inspection Station, China Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogen, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China,Northeastern Science Inspection Station, China Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogen, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China,Northeastern Science Inspection Station, China Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogen, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China,Northeastern Science Inspection Station, China Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogen, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China,Northeastern Science Inspection Station, China Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogen, Harbin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China,Northeastern Science Inspection Station, China Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Pathogen, Harbin, China,CONTACT Lijie Tang College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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Han H, Zhang S, Zhong R, Tang C, Yin J, Zhang J, Zhang H. Effects of chlortetracycline on growth performance and intestinal functions in weaned piglets. J Appl Microbiol 2021; 132:1760-1767. [PMID: 34787953 DOI: 10.1111/jam.15364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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AIM Weaning stress can cause serious damage to piglet's health. Chlortetracycline (CTC) is widely used to ameliorate weaning stress and prevent infectious diseases in weaned piglets. However, antibiotics as growth promoters have to be limited because of increased antimicrobial resistance. In this study, we evaluated the effects of CTC on growth performance and intestinal functions in order to provide evidence for seeking antibiotic substitutes in weaned piglets. METHODS AND RESULTS A total of 20 weaned piglets were fed a basal diet or a diet supplemented with 75 mg/kg CTC. CTC decreased the crypt depth and increased the ratio of villus height to crypt depth, whilst failing to affect growth performance and serum biochemical parameters and cytokines. 16S rRNA sequencing suggested that CTC supplementation had no effect on the diversity and composition of colonic microbiota. CONCLUSION We speculated that gut microbiota is no longer sensitive to a low concentration of CTC due to the long-term use and low bioavailability of CTC in weaned piglets.
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- Hui Han
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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Dietary alternatives to in-feed antibiotics, gut barrier function and inflammation in piglets post-weaning: Where are we now? Anim Feed Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2021.114836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Hao Y, Wang J, Teng D, Wang X, Mao R, Yang N, Ma X. A prospective on multiple biological activities of lactoferrin contributing to piglet welfare. Biochem Cell Biol 2021; 99:66-72. [DOI: 10.1139/bcb-2020-0078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Piglets, especially weaning piglets, show a lower level of immunity and higher morbidity and mortality, owing to their rapid growth, physiological immaturity, and gradual reduction of maternal antibodies, which seriously affects their growth and thus, value. It is important that piglets adapt to nutrient digestion and absorption and develop sound intestinal function and colonization with gut microbiota as soon as possible during their early life stage. Lactoferrin is a natural glycoprotein polypeptide that is part of the transferrin family. It is widely found in mucosal secretions such as saliva and tears, and most highly in milk and colostrum. As a multifunctional bioactive protein and a recommended food additive, lactoferrin is a potential alternative therapy to antibiotics and health promoting additive for piglet nutrition and development. It is expected that lactoferrin, as a natural food additive, could play an important role in maintaining pig health and development. This review examines the following known beneficial effects of lactoferrin: improves the digestion and capacity for absorption in the intestinal tract; promotes the absorption of iron and reduces the incidence of iron deficiency anemia; regulates intestinal function and helps to balance the microbial biota; and enhances the resistance to disease of the piglets via modulating and enhancing the immune system.
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- Ya Hao
- Gene Engineering Laboratory, Feed Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100081, P.R. China
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- Gene Engineering Laboratory, Feed Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100081, P.R. China
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- Gene Engineering Laboratory, Feed Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100081, P.R. China
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- Gene Engineering Laboratory, Feed Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100081, P.R. China
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- Gene Engineering Laboratory, Feed Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100081, P.R. China
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- Gene Engineering Laboratory, Feed Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100081, P.R. China
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- Gene Engineering Laboratory, Feed Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100081, P.R. China
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Surface display of uropathogenic Escherichia coli FimH in Lactococcus lactis: In vitro characterization of recombinant bacteria and its protectivity in animal model. Microb Pathog 2020; 141:103974. [PMID: 31926238 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2020.103974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2019] [Revised: 01/07/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) are very common, leading to high patient morbidity and substantial medical costs. The development of non-antibiotic strategies such as food-grade lactic acid bacterium can be recognized as an attractive and safe alternative way against UTI. Here, we report the construction of Lactococcus lactis (L. lactis) strain genetically modified to produce FimH virulence factor of UPEC on the cell surface. We showed the FimH inserted into the pT1NX vector is actively synthesized on L. lactis. The L. lactis-pT1NX-FimH exhibited an auto-aggregation phenotype in liquid cultures and formed robust biofilm on abiotic surface compared to vector-only bacteria. Then, we developed protective biofilms with L. lactis strains and examined their inhibitory effect for exclusion of uropathogenic biofilm formation. In the natural protective biofilm assays, L. lactis-pT1NX-FimH resulted in significant reduction in the pathogen load when compared to the L. lactis-pT1NX. Evaluation of the colonization ability in the bladder showed that L. lactis expressing FimH survived better in the mice bladder than L. lactis harboring vector. Protection assay against UPEC infection was investigated using a UTI mouse model. L. lactis-pT1NX-FimH displayed high effectiveness in the protection of the bladder as compared to the control group after UPEC challenge. The results suggest that genetically engineered L. lactis-pT1NX-FimH can be used as a safe alternative way for control of biofilm formation in UPEC. Furthermore, the possibility of using L. lactis-pT1NX-FimH as a new promising strategy against UTIs caused by UPEC strains is proposed.
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