Bacteria Bifidobacterium Bifidum Research Articles

Effectiveness of Anaerobic Probiotic Bacterium Bifidobacterium bifidum against Food Spoilage Bacteria

The efficiency of an anaerobic probiotic bacterium against bacteria that cause food deterioration was tested in the current investigation. Based on our prior research, Bifidobacterium bifidum was chosen as an anaerobic probiotic bacterium. By using the conventional method of isolation, food spoilage bacteria were isolated, and through biochemical and molecular characterization, isolates of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Shigella dysenteriae, and Salmonella typhi were detected. Bifidobacterium bifidum demonstrated strong inhibitory capacity against all identified food spoilage bacteria in the agar well diffusion method, with the exception of Shigella dysenteriae.

Viability and Antibacterial Activity of Bifidobacterium bifidum in Fermented Robusta Coffee for Diarrhea Treatment

Background: Diarrhea can be treated with probiotic bacteria such as Bifidobacterium bifidum, which decreases the intestinal environment's pH to become acidic so that pathogenic bacteria cannot thrive. Objective: To make fermented coffee that can increase the number of probiotic bacteria Bifidobacterium bifidum and has antidiarrheal activity against pathogenic bacteria Escherichia coli. Methods: Robusta coffee (20.25% and 19.75%) was fermented using Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and then the probiotic bacteria Bifidobacterium bifidum was added. Unfermented coffee was compared with the same concentration (20.25% and 19.75%) to obtain four formulas. Organoleptic panelists tested all formulas to determine the best formula for fermented and non-fermented coffee. The number of Bifidobacterium bifidum and antibacterial activity was calculated on the optimum formulation using the Total Plate Count and Disc Diffusion Method. Result: The optimum formula obtained at fermented and unfermented coffee concentration was 20,25%. The number of probiotic bacteria Bifidobacterium bifidum growing in fermented and non-fermented coffee was 7.3 x 108 ± 32.4 and 3.1 x 108 ± 30.7 (p < 0.05). The diameter of the inhibition zone of the best fermented and non-fermented coffee was 11.5 ± 0.5 mm and 8.5 ± 0.5 mm, respectively (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Fermented coffee can increase the growth of the probiotic bacteria Bifidobacterium bifidum and has strong antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli bacteria.

Optimization of spray‐dried probiotic buttermilk powder using response surface methodology and evaluation of its shelf stability

In the present study, double-toned milk was inoculated with Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus, and Bifidobacterium bifidum, to result in a curd which was further subjected to homogenization and spray drying. Various process parameters like inlet temperature (140–160°C), the flow rate of feed (10–20 ml/min), and compressed air (2–4 kg/cm2) were varied to obtain the best-operating conditions for the maximum viable count in the probiotic cultured buttermilk powder. The yields of the powder ranged between 58.4% and 71.5%. An inlet temperature of 150°C, feed flow rate of 15 ml/min and compressed air of 3 kg/cm2 were the optimum process parameters obtained by response surface methodology for maximum survival of starter culture and probiotic bacteria Bifidobacterium bifidum. The powder stored at 4 ± 1°C showed superior qualities to that stored at 27 ± 1°C. While moisture content, aw, solubility and density showed an increase, hygroscopicity exhibited a decline during storage. The final moisture content, hygroscopicity, aw, solubility index, and bulk density of buttermilk powder stored at 4 ± 1°C and 27 ± 1°C were 5.93, 13.73, 0.293, 59.78, 0.71, and 6.27, 12.31, 0.301, 60.12, 0.93 respectively. The viable counts of Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus and Bifidobacterium bifidum in BMP were 8.07 ± 0.21, 7.68 ± 0.17, 6.01 ± 0.18 at 4 ± 1°C and 5.73 ± 0.17, 5.57 ± 0.14, 4.14 ± 0.20 at 27 ± 1°C after 4 weeks of storage. Practical applications Probiotics have gained tremendous attention in recent times. However, the viability of probiotics during rigorous food processing and handling steps remains a matter of concern. Spray drying results in a powder that can be easily handled, stored, and reconstituted in beverages. A probiotic cultured buttermilk powder was obtained by optimizing the inlet temperature, feed flow rate, and compressed air while spray drying. Buttermilk is a valuable by-product usually lost in waste streams during the manufacturing of butter. This study attempts to valorize buttermilk by developing a spray dried probiotic buttermilk powder and evaluate its shelf-life under refrigerated storage and ambient conditions, which would be of great help to the industry.

Effect of probiotics Zoonorm and Subalin on the immunophysiological system and microbiocenosis of carp

Aquaculture is a fast-growing sector in Russia. To grow fish to a greater extent than for other agricultural objects, it is necessary to preserve and maintain natural habitat conditions. Minor changes in the aquatic environment, such as changes in pH, temperature fluctuations, and the presence of organic pollutants can lead to a decrease in the number of fish. Use of antibiotic drugs for the prevention and treatment of diseases in fish farming can lead to a change in the microbiocenosis of fish and the hydroecosystem, the appearance of antibiotic-resistant strains of pathogenic microorganisms and a change in the immunophysiological status of the fish organism. To date, a promising and effective therapeutic and prophylactic agent in fish farming is the use of probiotics, which have pronounced antimicrobial activity against pathogenic and conditionally pathogenic microorganisms, immunocorrecting and anti-inflammatory effect. As a result of our research, we have established the effectiveness of the use of preparations Subalin containing Bacillus subtilis and Zoonorm containing live bacteria Bifidobacterium bifidum in the cultivation of carp. A positive effect on the increase in body weight of fish was revealed, the level of contamination of parenchymal organs of fish with bacterial flora decreased, specific and nonspecific resistance increased.

Stimulatory effect of Allium ampeloprasum L. ssp. iranicum Wendelbo on the probiotic Bifidobacterium bifidum in Iranian white cheese

One of the most significant challenges within production of probiotic products is the survival and functionality of probiotic bacteria during processing and shelf life. In this research, the probiotic bacterium Bifidobacterium bifidum was used as adjunct culture for the production of Iranian white cheese containing different percentages of Allium ampeloprasum L. ssp. iranicum Wendelbo extracts (1% and 2% in fresh and dried form). The effects of the plant extract on bacterial growth and sensory properties of the model cheese were investigated. The in vitro experiments showed that probiotic bacteria growth was influenced by the presence of the plant extract. The highest bacterial growth (Δ growth = 25.82%) was observed when the probiotic was cultured in the medium supplemented with 1 g/L of plant extract. At time 0, the cheese samples were characterized by a pH value between 5.7 and 6.3 and a probiotic concentration of about 9 log cfu/g. Results showed that after 45 d of shelf life, the cheese model containing 1% dry extract had the best survival of probiotic B. bifidum (7-8 log cfu/g) and the most appreciated sensory properties. The findings of this study support the idea that A. ampeloprasum extract, acting as prebiotic substance, exerts a beneficial effect on probiotic bacteria.

Biosynthesis and characterization with antimicrobial activity of TiO2 nanoparticles using probiotic Bifidobacterium bifidum

Bifidobacterium selectively colonizes the infants' intestinal tract, and the relevant coliform bacteria in adults are particularly beneficial because of their enhanced capability to prevent pathogens of gastro intestine by direct antimicrobial action and relieve infection, which led to their intensification, the antibacterial activities of titanium nanoparticles producing by some bacteria, makes them attractive as a new agent against pathogenic bacteria. In our present study, we used a probiotic bacteria Bifidobacterium bifidum which was isolated from the commercial market capsule to produce TiO2 nanoparticles and study the biologically characterized nanoparticle using various techniques like Scanning Electron Microscopic (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and study its antimicrobial activity against a bacteria isolated from the stool of patients suffering from acute diarrhea. The results showed that the morphological characteristics of nanoparticles were found to have a spherical shape and mean size of 81 nm by AFM while scanning electron microscope viewed as an oval shape with anatase form synthesized by B. bifidum. TiO2-NP synthesized by B. bifidum had an inhibitory effect against P. aeruginosa, A. baumanii, K. pneumonia at a concentration 16 mg/ml and 32 mg/ml towards E. coli and S. typhi, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) against pathogenic bacteria isolated from acute diarrhea included Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumanii, Klebsiella pneumonia, E.coli and salmonella typhi was utilized to determine the antibacterial impact of the synthesized TIO2 nanoparticles. Our biologically synthesized titanium nanoparticles were effective against all the tested pathogenic bacteria at various degrees and had a probable role in significantly greater antimicrobial efficacy against all isolates under study. This trial may have considerable significance for the prevention of antibiotic resistance associated diarrhea in hospitals.

An Aqueous Extract of a Bifidobacterium Species Induces Apoptosis and Inhibits Invasiveness of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Cells.

Chemotherapy regimens for non?small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) have various adverse effects on the human body. For this reason, probiotics have received attention regarding their potential value as a safe and natural complementary strategy for cancer prevention. This study analyzed the anticancer effects of aqueous extracts of probiotic bacteria Bifidobacterium bifidum (BB), Bifidobacterium longum (BL), Bifidobacterium lactis (BLA), Bifidobacterium infantis 1 (BI1), and Bifidobacterium infantis 2 (BI2) on NSCLC cell lines. When the aqueous extracts of probiotic Bifidobacterium species were applied to the NSCLC cell lines A549, H1299, and HCC827, cell death increased considerably; in particular, the aqueous extracts from BB and BLA markedly reduced cell proliferation. p38 phosphorylation induced by BB aqueous extract increased the expression of cleaved caspase 3 and cleaved poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP), consequently inducing the apoptosis of A549 and H1299 cells. When the p38 inhibitor SB203580 was applied, phosphorylation of p38 decreased, and the expression of cleaved caspase 3 and cleaved PARP was also inhibited, resulting in a reduction of cell death. In addition, BB aqueous extracts reduced the secretion of MMP-9, leading to inhibition of cancer cell invasion. By contrast, after transfection of short hairpin RNA shMMP-9 (for a knockdown of MMP-9) int°Cancer cells, BB aqueous extracts treatment failed to suppress the cancer cell invasiveness. According to our results about their anticancer effects on NSCLC, probiotics consisting of Bifidobacterium species may be useful as adjunctive anticancer treatment in the future.

MICROBIOLOGICAL STUDY OF A PERSPECTIVE HEPATOPROTECTIVE AGENT BASED ON DRY EXTRACT FROM PRUNUS DOMESTICA FRUITS

One of the main directions of improving the concept of treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver, which is accompanied by dysfunction of the hepatobiliary system and intestines, was the search and development of herbal remedies with hepatoprotective effect with a laxative effect and concomitant prebiotic activity. Aim of the research: to study the antimicrobial and prebiotic properties of the studied phytosubstance obtained from the fruits of Prunus domestica. Materials and methods. The study of the antimicrobial activity of the test sample of plum fruit extract with fibers was performed in vitro by the method of multiple serial dilutions. The reference strains of the following microorganisms were used as the microbiological model: S.aureus-ATCC-25923, E.сoli-ATCC-25922, P. aéruginosa-ATCC-27853, B. subtilis-ATCC-6633, C.albicans-ATCC-885653. The determination of the prebiotic properties of the studied sample was carried out by the method of cultivation of bacteria Bifidobacterium bifidum No. 1 and L. rhamnosus R0011 ND on nutrient media, which included the composition of plum fruit with fibers. Results. Studies on the antimicrobial activity of plum fruit extract with fibers showed that the studied phytosubstance does not reveal antagonistic properties both with respect to gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, as well as in the case of Candida fungi. The results of studies on the study of the prebiotic properties of the studied extract confirmed the improvement of the main physiological parameters of the culture of bifidobacteria strain Bifidobacterium bifidum No. 1 and the strain lactobacillus L. rhamnosus R0011 ND when the fruit plums with fibers were added to the culture medium. Conclusions. The conducted studies allowed to establish the prebiotic properties of the studied extract of plum fruits with fibers, which proves the promise of its use in complex therapy schemes for gastrointestinal pathology.

Effect of probiotics on the viability of porcine and human neutrophils in vitro

Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium and Enterococcus cultures are increasingly used as probiotics for humans and pigs. The aim of this study was to investigate if co-cultivation of porcine and human neutrophils with probiotics can lead to increased apoptosis in vitro. Ten adult Large white pigs and 10 healthy human donors were used in this study. Neutrophils were isolated by dextran sedimentation and cultivated with and without the lactic acid bacteria Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, and Enterococcus faecium for 2, 4, 24 and 48 h. Early and late apoptosis was measured using flow cytometry, and cell lysis was detected based on lactate dehydrogenase activity (LDH). A significant (P < 0.05; P < 0.01) increase in apoptotic neutrophils and LDH was observed at 24 h and 48 h in vitro. All probiotics exerted their greatest effects on the early apoptosis of porcine neutrophils, while the effects of L. rhamnosus were most pronounced on late apoptosis and those of B. bifidum on LDH release of human neutrophils. The increased neutrophil apoptosis caused by probiotic bacteria can be beneficial for more efficient efferocytosis and faster resolution of inflammation and tissue regeneration. In conclusion, we have demonstrated that the interaction of B. bifidum, L. rhamnosus, and E. faecium with human and porcine neutrophils leads to their apoptosis.

The first crystal structure of a family 129 glycoside hydrolase from a probiotic bacterium reveals critical residues and metal cofactors

The α-N-acetylgalactosaminidase from the probiotic bacterium Bifidobacterium bifidum (NagBb) belongs to the glycoside hydrolase family 129 and hydrolyzes the glycosidic bond of Tn-antigen (GalNAcα1-Ser/Thr). NagBb is involved in assimilation of O-glycans on mucin glycoproteins by B. bifidum in the human gastrointestinal tract, but its catalytic mechanism has remained elusive because of a lack of sequence homology around putative catalytic residues and of other structural information. Here we report the X-ray crystal structure of NagBb, representing the first GH129 family structure, solved by the single-wavelength anomalous dispersion method based on sulfur atoms of the native protein. We determined ligand-free, GalNAc, and inhibitor complex forms of NagBb and found that Asp-435 and Glu-478 are located in the catalytic domain at appropriate positions for direct nucleophilic attack at the anomeric carbon and proton donation for the glycosidic bond oxygen, respectively. A highly conserved Asp-330 forms a hydrogen bond with the O4 hydroxyl of GalNAc in the -1 subsite, and Trp-398 provides a stacking platform for the GalNAc pyranose ring. Interestingly, a metal ion, presumably Ca2+, is involved in the recognition of the GalNAc N-acetyl group. Mutations at Asp-435, Glu-478, Asp-330, and Trp-398 and residues involved in metal coordination (including an all-Ala quadruple mutant) significantly reduced the activity, indicating that these residues and the metal ion play important roles in substrate recognition and catalysis. Interestingly, NagBb exhibited some structural similarities to the GH101 endo-α-N-acetylgalactosaminidases, but several critical differences in substrate recognition and reaction mechanism account for the different activities of these two enzymes.

Neuroprotective activities of fermented Ganoderma lucidum extracts by lactic acid bacteria against H2O2-stimulated oxidative stress in PC12 cells

The purpose of this study was to elucidate the neuroprotective activities of Ganoderma lucidum water extract (GW) and fermented G. lucidum water extract (FGW). GW was fermented by the lactic acid bacterium Bifidobacterium bifidum (FGWB), followed by Lactobacillus sakei subsp. sakei LI033 (FGWBL). GW and FGW inhibited acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity in a dose-dependent manner. In terms of cell viability and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release, GW and FGW showed neuroprotective activities against H2O2-stimulated oxidative stress in PC12 cells. Further, GW and FGW reduced H2O2-stimulated apoptosis, as determined by Hoechst staining. The neuroprotective effects of GW and FGW were found to be caspase-dependent based on reduction of caspase-3 activity and increased cell viability after caspase inhibitor (z-VAD-fmk) treatment. Taken together, these results suggest that GW and FGW may be useful in reducing risk of neurodegenerative diseases.

Anti-Amnesic Effect of Fermented Ganoderma lucidum Water Extracts by Lactic Acid Bacteria on Scopolamine-Induced Memory Impairment in Rats.

This study investigated the anti-amnesic effect of fermented Ganoderma lucidum water extracts (GW) on scopolamine-induced memory impairment in rats. GW were fermented by the lactic acid bacterium Bifidobacterium bifidum (FGWB), followed by Lactobacillus sakei LI033 (FGWBL). To induce amnesia, scopolamine (1 mg/kg) was intraperitoneally injected into rats 30 min before the behavioral tests. Step-through latencies of rats treated with primary fermented extracts (300 mg/kg, FGWB) and secondary fermented extracts (300 mg/kg, FGWBL) were significantly longer than those of rats treated with GW (300 mg/kg) in the retention trial of the multiple trial passive avoidance test. In the Morris water maze task, FGWBL significantly shortened escape latencies in training trials. Furthermore, swimming times within the target zone during the probe trial with FGWBL were significantly higher than the GW and FGWB treatments. In addition, acetylcholinesterase activities were lower in the brains of scopolamine-treated rats treated with FGWBL. These results suggest that FGWBL could be useful to enhance learning memory and cognitive function via cholinergic dysfunction.

Anti-inflammatory effects of Ganoderma lucidum water extracts fermented using lactic acid bacteria based on HO-1 expression in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages

The anti-inflammatory effects of fermented Ganoderma lucidum water extracts (FGW) were investigated. G. lucidum water extracts (GW) were fermented using the lactic acid bacterium Bifidobacterium bifidum, followed by Lactobacillus sakei subsp. sakei LI033. The effects of GW and FGW on cell proliferation and nitric oxide (NO) production in RAW 264.7 cells were investigated. After cells were treated with lipopolysaccharide, secondary fermented extracts (FGWBL) inhibited NO production more than GW and primary fermented extracts (FGWB) in a dose-dependent manner. FGW inhibited inducible nitric oxide synthesis (iNOS) and production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. In addition to immunological activities, FGW induced expression of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1). Treatment with ZnPP, a HO-1 inhibitor, counteracted the inhibitory effects of FGW on NO production, indicating that inhibition of NO production by FGW treatment was mediated via HO-1 expression. FGW suppressed pro-inflammatory markers via HO-1 regulation.

Avances en biotecnología de alimentos

For thousands of years man has been applying genetics to improve both foodstuffs and food products. Using selective breeding and/or spontaneous mutations, a large number of plant varieties, animal breeds and microbial strains have been produced. In fact, food biotechnology is the oldest form of biotechnology. Recently, recombinant DNA techniques have been applied in food technology, creating so-called ‘genetically modified foods’ (GM foods). Examples include transgenic potatoes able to act as an oral vaccine against cholera, recombinant wine yeasts that produce wine with a fruitier bouquet, and transgenic cows or ewes producing milk with high levels of pharmaceutical proteins. However, the starting date for the future of food biotechnology was the publication in 2001 of the first draft of the human genome. This paved the way for the search for the genes that are activated or deactivated in response to specifics nutrients. It is now also possible to determine the genetic differences underlying individuals’ different nutritional responses. Furthermore, every day more genomes of animals, plants or microorganisms that are common components of our diet like rice, bread yeast, the probiotic bacterium Bifidobacterium bifidum or pathogens responsible for food poisoning, like Escherichia coli, are published. This provides information about key genes, making it possible to devise strategies for improvement using classical and genetic engineering techniques, demarcate defence mechanisms to combat pathogenicity, and define new physiological functions. Biotechnology’s applications in food and nutrition are more advanced than many people imagine.

Effect of Denak (Oliveria decumbens Vent) on Growth and Survival of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum for Production of Probiotic Herbal Milk and Yoghurt

This study was undertaken to determine the suitability of different doses (0, 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5%) of Denak powder (Oliveria decumbens Vent) on viability of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum in milk and yoghurt during 21 day refrigerated storage for production of probiotic herbal milk and yoghurt. In order to determine the effect of different doses of Denak powder on growth of probiotic bacteria in milk and yoghurt, first lyophilized bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus was added to 1 liter of low fat sterilized milk and was considered as control. Denak powder at the concentrations of 0.5, 1 and 1.5% were added to the samples and incubated until acidity reached 40 degrees Dornic and then left in refrigerator. Similar procedure was applied to the bacteria Bifidobacterium bifidum. The results of this experiment indicate the positive correlation between increased bacterial growth and increased Denak concentration. The investigation showed that the yoghurt containing 1% Denak powder had the best for taste, color, and insolubility. The sample with 1.5% Denak powder in milk and yoghurt had greater viscosity than the other samples investigated. The shelf lives of products were determined to be 21 days during which the bacterial count decreased but not less than 10(9). All the results suggest that Denak (Oliveria decumbens Vent) promoted the metabolism of lactic acid bacteria in milk and yoghurt. According to these findings, addition of Denak powder to milk and yoghurt can be recommended to take advantage of their beneficial properties on human health attributed to antimicrobial activities.

Pertumbuhan Bakteri Probiotik (Bifidobacterium bifidum dan Lactobacillus plantarum) dalam Medium CampuranTepung Talas (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott var. Boring) dan Kedelai Bubuk

This study was aimed to determine the effect of mix proportions of soy powder and taro flour on the growth of probiotic bacteria Bifidobacterium bifidum and Lactobacillus plantarum . The experiments were performed using a randomized block design with two factors: the proportion of taro flour: soybean powder on the fermentation medium (6%: 9%, 7.5%: 7.5%, and 8%: 7%) and type of probiotic bacteria ( B . bifidum and L . plantarum ) with 3 replications. The results showed that treatment of taro flour and soybean powder on fermentation medium significantly (α = 0.05) decrease the degree of acidity (pH). While the treatment of probiotic ( B . bifidum and L . plantarum ) isolates significantly (α = 0.05) increase the total BAL, reduced the degree of acidity (pH), decreased total sugar and starch content. There is no interaction between the two treatments. The best treatment was obtained from the proportion of taro flour fermentation medium: soybean powder of 8%: 7% for L . plantarum isolates with the total L . plantarum of 4,24x10 10 CFU/ml, the degree of acidity (pH) of 3.32, and total sugar and starch content of 19.29%, 6.53%, respectively.

Bacteria-mediated in vivo delivery of quantum dots into solid tumor

Semiconductor nanocrystals, so-called quantum dots (QDs), promise potential application in bioimaging and diagnosis in vitro and in vivo owing to their high-quality photoluminescence and excellent photostability as well as size-tunable spectra. Here, we describe a biocompatible, comparatively safe bacteria-based system that can deliver QDs specifically into solid tumor of living animals. In our strategy, anaerobic bacterium Bifidobacterium bifidum (B. bifidum) that colonizes selectively in hypoxic regions of animal body was successfully used as a vehicle to load with QDs and transported into the deep tissue of solid tumors. The internalization of lipid-encapsuled QDs into B. bifidum was conveniently carried by electroporation. To improve the efficacy and specificity of tumor targeting, the QDs-carrying bacterium surface was further conjugated with folic acids (FAs) that can bind to the folic acid receptor overexpressed tumor cells. This new approach opens a pathway for delivering different types of functional cargos such as nanoparticles and drugs into solid tumor of live animals for imaging, diagnosis and therapy.