Improved growth and viability of lactobacilli in the presence of Bacillus subtilis (natto), catalase, or subtilisin

2000 ◽  
Vol 46 (10) ◽  
pp. 892-897 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomohiro Hosoi ◽  
Akio Ametani ◽  
Kan Kiuchi ◽  
Shuichi Kaminogawa
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Bacillus Subtilis ◽  
Culture Medium ◽  
Lactobacillus Reuteri ◽  
Promoting Effect ◽  
Viable Cells ◽  
Bacillus Subtilis Natto ◽  
Growth Promoting ◽  
Similar Growth

In an effort to demonstrate the potential usefulness of Bacillus subtilis (natto) as a probiotic, we examined the effect of this organism on the growth of three strains of lactobacilli co-cultured aerobically in vitro. Addition of B. subtilis (natto) to the culture medium resulted in an increase in the number of viable cells of all lactobacilli tested. Since B. subtilis (natto) can produce catalase, which has been reported to exhibit a similar growth-promoting effect on lactobacilli, we also examined the effect of bovine catalase on the growth of Lactobacillus reuteri JCM 1112 and L. acidophilus JCM 1132. Both catalase and B. subtilis (natto) enhanced the growth of L. reuteri JCM 1112, whereas B. subtilis (natto) but not catalase enhanced the growth of L. acidophilus JCM 1132. In a medium containing 0.1 mM hydrogen peroxide, its toxic effect on L. reuteri JCM 1112 was abolished by catalase or B. subtilis (natto). In addition, a serine protease from B. licheniformis, subtilisin, improved the growth and viability of L. reuteri JCM 1112 and L. acidophilus JCM 1132 in the absence of hydrogen peroxide. These results indicate that B. subtilis (natto) enhances the growth and (or) viability of lactobacilli, possibly through production of catalase and subtilisin.Key words: Bacillus subtilis (natto), Lactobacillus, probiotic, catalase, subtilisin.

THE IMPORTANCE OF INSULIN, CORTISOL, PROGESTERONE AND PROLACTIN FOR THE MAMMOTROPHIC EFFECT OF PREGNANT RAT SERUM

1977 ◽  
Vol 85 (3) ◽  
pp. 548-558
Author(s):  
J. M. Peters
Keyword(s):  
Culture Medium ◽  
Indirect Evidence ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Promoting Effect ◽  
Rat Serum ◽  
Pregnant Rat ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Prolactin Content ◽  
Growth Promoting

ABSTRACT In order to explain the increased mammotrophic activity of pregnant rat serum, some hormones known to have an in vitro effect on the mammary gland were added to non-pregnant rat serum and their effect compared with that of pregnant rat serum. The addition of insulin to the culture medium increased the mammotrophic effect of pregnant rat serum, but a difference between non-pregnant and pregnant rat serum could be demonstrated either in the presence or absence of a high concentration of insulin. While pregnant rat serum had a mammogenic (i. e. growth-promoting) effect, cortisol had no such effect and antagonized the mitotic activity induced by the pregnant serum. Pregnant rat serum was active at such low concentrations, that the progesterone content of pregnant rat serum could not explain the mammogenic activity of the latter. Moreover, the combination of progesterone with non-pregnant rat serum did not produce other changes produced by pregnant rat serum alone such as cytoplasmic opalescence and the localized development of vacuolization and secretion. Prolactin with non-pregnant rat serum produced a mammotrophic effect which was in all respects similar to that of pregnant rat serum. An effect could be demonstrated at 0.08 μg prolactin/ml medium. However, again pregnant rat serum was active at such low concentrations that the prolactin content of pregnant rat serum could not explain the mammotrophic effect of pregnant rat serum. Moreover, the effect of pregnant rat serum could not be blocked with rabbit anti-rat prolactin serum, but the anti-serum blocked the effect of rat prolactin added to non-pregnant rat serum. The results exclude the possibility that insulin, cortisol, progesterone or prolactin can account for the mammotrophic activity in pregnant rat serum. They provide indirect evidence for the importance of rat chorionic mammotrophin.

scholarly journals PAPA-1 Is a Nuclear Binding Partner of IGFBP-2 and Modulates Its Growth-Promoting Actions

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenichi Miyako ◽  
Laura J. Cobb ◽  
Malik Francis ◽  
Alden Huang ◽  
Bonnie Peng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Glutathione S Transferase ◽  
Mouse Embryonic Fibroblasts ◽  
Promoting Effect ◽  
Embryonic Fibroblasts ◽  
Igf Binding Proteins ◽  
Cellular Effects ◽  
Igf Binding ◽  
Growth Promoting ◽  
Interfering Rna

Abstract IGF-binding proteins (IGFBPs) have multiple cellular effects, which occur by both IGF-dependent and -independent mechanisms. IGFBP-2 is involved in the regulation of both normal and carcinogenic cell growth. To further understand the actions of IGFBP-2, we carried out a yeast two-hybrid screen to search for intracellular partner proteins using a human prostate cDNA library. We isolated Pim-1-associated protein-1 (PAP-1)-associated protein-1 (PAPA-1) as an IGFBP-2-binding protein, whose expression and subcellular localization is regulated by both IGFBP-2 and androgens. Coimmunoprecipitation and glutathione S-transferase pull-down assay confirmed the interaction in vitro, and confocal microscopy showed the colocalization of IGFBP-2 and PAPA-1 in the nucleus. Suppression of PAPA-1 by small interfering RNA treatment enhanced the growth-promoting effect of IGFBP-2. Conversely, IGFBP-2-promoted bromodeoxyuridine incorporation into LNCaP cells was abrogated by the simultaneous overexpression of myc-hPAPA-1. Mouse embryonic fibroblasts from IGFBP-2 knockout mouse showed diminished growth activity compared with wild type, and expression of FLAG-mPAPA-1 decreased cell proliferation in IGFBP-2 knockout, but not control mouse embryonic fibroblasts. These studies suggest that the growth-promoting role of IGFBP-2 in prostate cancer is inhibited by its intracellular interaction with PAPA-1.

GROWTH OF ARTHROBACTER CITREUS AT AN ELEVATED TEMPERATURE: II. PROMOTION BY METALLIC IONS

1966 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 663-675
Author(s):  
P. T. S. Wong ◽  
E. C. S. Chan ◽  
O. T. Page
Keyword(s):  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Nutrient Medium ◽  
Nutrient Agar ◽  
Fermentable Sugars ◽  
Metallic Ions ◽  
Promoting Effect ◽  
Tracer Techniques ◽  
Growth Promoting ◽  
Casamino Acids ◽  
Similar Growth

Studies were undertaken to elucidate factors which promote growth of Arthrobacter citrem on nutrient agar at 37 °C. It was shown that nutrient agar was not actively inhibitory to A. citreus at this temperature. In nutrient medium, neither yeast extract, Casamino acids, nor fermentable sugars promoted growth at 37 °C. However, the ash of trypticase soy broth when added to nutrient broth supported growth at 37 °C. Na+and K+were found to have a similar growth-promoting effect. Mg++, Ca++, and Fe+++had no activity while Mn++was inhibitory. Buffered cell-suspensions of A. citreus showed a higher rate of leakage of ultraviolet-absorbing (260 mμ) materials at 37 than at 25°C. It appears that cell lysis and release of intracellular materials occur at 37 °C. Data from paper chromatographic and tracer techniques suggested that these released substances are nucleotides.

scholarly journals Live Bacillus subtilis natto Promotes Rumen Fermentation by Modulating Rumen Microbiota In Vitro

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1519
Author(s):  
Meinan Chang ◽  
Fengtao Ma ◽  
Jingya Wei ◽  
Junhao Liu ◽  
Xuemei Nan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bacillus Subtilis ◽  
16S Rrna ◽  
Rumen Fluid ◽  
Gene Sequencing ◽  
16S Rrna Gene Sequencing ◽  
Rumen Fermentation ◽  
Rrna Gene ◽  
Bacillus Subtilis Natto ◽  
Rrna Gene Sequencing

Previous studies have shown that Bacillus subtilis natto affects rumen fermentation and rumen microbial community structure, which are limited to detect a few microbial abundances using traditional methods. However, the regulation of B. subtilis natto on rumen microorganisms and the mechanisms of microbiota that affect rumen fermentation is still unclear. This study explored the effects of live and autoclaved B. subtilis natto on ruminal microbial composition and diversity in vitro using 16S rRNA gene sequencing and the underlying mechanisms. Rumen fluid was collected, allocated to thirty-six bottles, and divided into three treatments: CTR, blank control group without B. subtilis natto; LBS, CTR with 109 cfu of live B. subtilis natto; and ABS, CTR with 109 cfu of autoclaved B. subtilis natto. The rumen fluid was collected after 0, 6, 12, and 24 h of fermentation, and pH, ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N), microbial protein (MCP), and volatile fatty acids (VFAs) were determined. The diversity and composition of rumen microbiota were assessed by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. The results revealed LBS affected the concentrations of NH3-N, MCP, and VFAs (p < 0.05), especially after 12 h, which might be attributed to changes in 18 genera. Whereas ABS only enhanced pH and NH3-N concentration compared with the CTR group (p < 0.05), which might be associated with changes in six genera. Supplementation with live B. subtilis natto improved ruminal NH3-N and propionate concentrations, indicating that live bacteria were better than autoclaved ones. This study advances our understanding of B. subtilis natto in promoting ruminal fermentation, providing a new perspective for the precise utilization of B. subtilis natto in dairy rations.

Morphine and cancer progression: Hydrogen peroxide points to need for more research

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Herbert Bosshart, MD
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Cancer Progression ◽  
Leukemia Cell ◽  
Leukemia Cell Line ◽  
Acute Monocytic Leukemia ◽  
H2o2 Production ◽  
Monocytic Leukemia ◽  
Promoting Effect ◽  
Intractable Cancer Pain

Background: Morphine is widely used in the management of intractable cancer pain. However, conflicting views exist on two suspected nonanalgesic properties of morphine: suppression of immune function and inhibition of cancer progression.Methods: In vitro measurement of the tumor growth-inhibiting signaling molecule, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), released from the cultured acute monocytic leukemia cell line, THP-1, in the presence or absence of morphine.Results: Morphine at concentrations of 10−8 M significantly reduced H2O2 release from THP-1 cells.Conclusions: These results provide a proof of concept for morphine’s ability to inhibit H2O2 production and release in a leukemia cell system and point to a possible and as yet unrecognized tumor-promoting effect of morphine. More research is needed to systematically examine this suspected morphine-associated tumor-promoting effect.

scholarly journals Biocontrol of Large Patch Disease in Zoysiagrass (Zoysia japonica) by Bacillus subtilis SA-15: Identification of Active Compounds and Synergism with a Fungicide

Horticulturae ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Young-Sun Kim ◽  
Kyo-Suk Lee ◽  
Hong-Gi Kim ◽  
Geung-Joo Lee
Keyword(s):  
Bacillus Subtilis ◽  
Mycelial Growth ◽  
Zoysia Japonica ◽  
Large Patch ◽  
Control Efficacy ◽  
Plant Growth Promoting ◽  
Growth Promoting ◽  
Patch Disease ◽  
Farming Soil

Bacillus subtilis SA-15 is a plant growth-promoting bacterium isolated from non-farming soil. We aimed to identify lipopeptides produced by B. subtilis SA-15 and evaluate the control efficacy of B. subtilis SA-15 against large patch disease caused by Rhizoctonia solani AG 2-2 (IV) in zoysiagrass (Zoysia japonica). Bacillus subtilis SA-15 inhibited mycelial growth of R. solani AG 2-2 (IV) in vitro and produced fengycin A and dehydroxyfengycin A, which are antifungal compounds. Fengycin A and deghydroxyfengycin A inhibited R. solani mycelial growth by 30.4 and 63.2%, respectively. We formulated B. subtilis SA-15 into a wettable powder and determined its control efficiency against large patch in a field trial. The control efficacy was 51.2–92.0%. Moreover, when B. subtilis SA-15 powder was applied together with half the regular dose of the fungicide pecycuron, the control efficacy was 88.5–100.0%. These results indicate that B. subtilis SA-15 can be used to control soil-borne diseases, including large patch caused by R. solani, because of lipopeptide production. The use of this bacterium can also reduce the amount of fungicide needed, providing an eco-friendly management option for turfgrass.

scholarly journals Bacillus subtilisEarly Colonization ofArabidopsis thalianaRoots Involves Multiple Chemotaxis Receptors

mBio ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosalie Allard-Massicotte ◽  
Laurence Tessier ◽  
Frédéric Lécuyer ◽  
Venkatachalam Lakshmanan ◽  
Jean-François Lucier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bacillus Subtilis ◽  
Root Exudates ◽  
Plant Protection ◽  
Orphan Receptor ◽  
Natural Environments ◽  
Plant Growth Promoting ◽  
Growth Promoting ◽  
First Contact

ABSTRACTColonization of plant roots byBacillus subtilisis mutually beneficial to plants and bacteria. Plants can secrete up to 30% of their fixed carbon via root exudates, thereby feeding the bacteria, and in return the associatedB. subtilisbacteria provide the plant with many growth-promoting traits. Formation of a biofilm on the root by matrix-producingB. subtilisis a well-established requirement for long-term colonization. However, we observed that cells start forming a biofilm only several hours after motile cells first settle on the plant. We also found that intact chemotaxis machinery is required for early root colonization byB. subtilisand for plant protection.Arabidopsis thalianaroot exudates attractB. subtilis in vitro, an activity mediated by the two characterized chemoreceptors, McpB and McpC, as well as by the orphan receptor TlpC. Nonetheless, bacteria lacking these chemoreceptors are still able to colonize the root, suggesting that other chemoreceptors might also play a role in this process. These observations suggest thatA. thalianaactively recruitsB. subtilisthrough root-secreted molecules, and our results stress the important roles ofB. subtilischemoreceptors for efficient colonization of plants in natural environments. These results demonstrate a remarkable strategy adapted by beneficial rhizobacteria to utilize carbon-rich root exudates, which may facilitate rhizobacterial colonization and a mutualistic association with the host.IMPORTANCEBacillus subtilisis a plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium that establishes robust interactions with roots. Many studies have now demonstrated that biofilm formation is required for long-term colonization. However, we observed that motileB. subtilismediates the first contact with the roots. These cells differentiate into biofilm-producing cells only several hours after the bacteria first contact the root. Our study reveals that intact chemotaxis machinery is required for the bacteria to reach the root. Many, if not all, of theB. subtilis10 chemoreceptors are involved in the interaction with the plant. These observations stress the importance of root-bacterium interactions in theB. subtilislifestyle.

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