Abstract

This study investigated the effects of Lactobacillus curvatus MG5246 on periodontitis inflammation. Cell-free supernatants (CFS) prepared from L. curvatus MG5246 decreased prostaglandin E2 production and cyclooxygenase-2 gene expression by 60% and 78% in Porphyromonas gingivalis-lipopolysaccharide stimulated human gingival fibroblasts at 400μg/mL. Gene expressions of tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6, matrix metalloproteinases, and chemokines were significantly downregulated by CFS treatment (p < 0.05). L. curvatus MG5246 (2 × 108CFU/day, 8weeks) administration significantly improved alveolar bone loss in the ligature-induced periodontitis rat model. Elevated mRNA expression of the receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand/osteoprotegerin ratio in the gingival tissue was significantly decreased by L. curvatus MG5246 administration (p < 0.05). Moreover, L. curvatus MG5246 showed sufficient tolerance in simulated gastrointestinal conditions (gastric tolerance: 89.48%, intestinal tolerance: 98.62%) and did not show antibiotic resistance and hemolytic activity. Therefore, L. curvatus MG5246 has the potential as novel oral probiotics.

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