scholarly journals Bacteriocins from Lactic Acid Bacteria. A Powerful Alternative as Antimicrobials, Probiotics, and Immunomodulators in Veterinary Medicine

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 979
Author(s):  
Juan Carlos Hernández-González ◽  
Abigail Martínez-Tapia ◽  
Gebim Lazcano-Hernández ◽  
Blanca Estela García-Pérez ◽  
Nayeli Shantal Castrejón-Jiménez
Keyword(s):  
Veterinary Medicine ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽  
Mechanism Of Action ◽  
Bacterial Resistance ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Bacteria And Fungi

In the search for an alternative treatment to reduce antimicrobial resistance, bacteriocins shine a light on reducing this problem in public and animal health. Bacteriocins are peptides synthesized by bacteria that can inhibit the growth of other bacteria and fungi, parasites, and viruses. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are a group of bacteria that produce bacteriocins; their mechanism of action can replace antibiotics and prevent bacterial resistance. In veterinary medicine, LAB and bacteriocins have been used as antimicrobials and probiotics. However, another critical role of bacteriocins is their immunomodulatory effect. This review shows the advances in applying bacteriocins in animal production and veterinary medicine, highlighting their biological roles.

scholarly journals THE IMPORTANCE OF ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE FOR HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ROLE OF DOCTORS OF VETERINARY MEDICINE IN THE SPREAD AND PREVENTION

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jovana VIDOVIĆ́
Keyword(s):  
Veterinary Medicine ◽  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Bacterial Resistance ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Antimicrobial Drugs ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
The World ◽  
The One ◽  
National Programs

Antimicrobial drugs are very important in the treatment of many infectious diseases in humans and animals. This article deals with the importance of antimicrobial resistance, as it is one of the most significant problems of modern medicine, but also with the role of doctors of veterinary medicine in this issue. Due to the frequent and irrational use of antimicrobial drugs, doctors of veterinary medicine have an undoubted contribution to the current (it can be said) high prevalence of bacterial resistance around the world. Therefore, numerous organizations, both in human and veterinary medicine in the world today, are trying to create national programs and strategies to fight against the development of antimicrobial resistance. The fight against resistance is long-lasting and requires the coordination and global participation of all parties - from doctors and veterinarians to legislators and politicians - under the umbrella of the "One Health" principle.

Abstract 636: Gut Microflora Influences Pathology in the Kawasaki Disease (KD) Vasculitis Mouse Model

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daiko Wakita ◽  
Yosuke Kurashima ◽  
Yoshihiro Takasato ◽  
Youngho Lee ◽  
Kenichi Shimada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mouse Model ◽  
Immune Responses ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Gut Microflora ◽  
Vascular Abnormalities ◽  
Coronary Arteritis ◽  
Specific Pathogen ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
Bacteria And Fungi

Background: KD is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in the US. We have demonstrated the critical role of innate immune responses via IL-1R/MyD88 signaling in the Lactobacillus casei cell wall extract (LCWE)-induced KD mouse model. The diversity and composition of microflora (both bacterial and fungal) have been associated with the regulation and alterations of immune responses and various pathologies. However, the role of gut microbiota in immunopathology of KD has not been investigated. Objective: To evaluate the role of gut microflora in development of coronary arteritis, and vascular abnormalities in KD mouse model. Methods and Results: We investigated the role of gut microflora in the LCWE-induced KD mouse model, using Specific-Pathogen Free (SPF) and Germ Free (GF) mice (C57BL/6). GF mice showed a significant decrease of KD lesions, including coronary arteritis compared with SPF mice. The development of LCWE-induced AAA, which we recently discovered in this mouse model, was also markedly diminished in GF mice. In addition to GF mice, we also investigated the specific role of commensal bacteria and/or fungi, and determined whether altered microorganism burden in this KD mouse model contributes to disease severity. To deplete bacteria and/or fungi in the gut microflora, we exposed pregnant SPF mice and their offspring to antibiotics cocktail (Abx) or antifungal drug (fluconazole; Fluc) in their drinking water for 5 wks and induced KD. The mice treated with Abx or Fluc had significantly reduced coronary arteritis and AAA compared to controls. The Abx plus Fluc administration showed marked decrease of KD vasculitis. Conclusions: We demonstrate here that gut microflora play a critical role in the development of KD vasculitis in LCWE-induced mouse model. Our results suggest that both bacteria and fungi in the intestinal microbiota may control the induction and severity of KD vasculitis. These findings provide a new perspective on the potential role of the microbiome in KD pathogenesis and may offer new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for KD patients.

Cell-free supernatants produced by lactic acid bacteria reduce Salmonella population in vitro

Microbiology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 167 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Gonçalves Evangelista ◽  
Jessica Audrey Feijó Corrêa ◽  
João Vitor Garcia dos Santos ◽  
Eduardo Henrique Custódio Matté ◽  
Mônica Moura Milek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽  
Type Species ◽  
Feed Additives ◽  
Poultry Feed ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Link Type

The genus Salmonella is closely associated with foodborne outbreaks and animal diseases, and reports of antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella species are frequent. Several alternatives have been developed to control this pathogen, such as cell-free supernatants (CFS). Our objective here was to evaluate the use of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) CFS against Salmonella in vitro. Seventeen strains of LAB were used to produce CFS, and their antimicrobial activity was screened towards six strains of Salmonella . In addition, CFS were also pH-neutralized and/or boiled. Those with the best results were lyophilized. MICs of lyophilized CFS were 11.25–22.5 g l–1. Freeze-dried CFS were also used to supplement swine and poultry feed (11.25 g kg–1) and in vitro simulated digestion of both species was performed, with Salmonella contamination of 5×106 and 2×105 c.f.u. g−1 of swine and poultry feed, respectively. In the antimicrobial screening, all acidic CFS were able to inhibit the growth of Salmonella . After pH neutralization, Lactobacillus acidophilus Llorente, Limosilactobacillus fermentum CCT 1629, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum PUCPR44, Limosilactobacillus reuteri BioGaia, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus ATCC 7469 and Pediococcus pentosaceus UM116 CFS were the only strains that partially maintained their antimicrobial activity and, therefore, were chosen for lyophilization. In the simulated swine digestion, Salmonella counts were reduced ≥1.78 log c.f.u. g–1 in the digesta containing either of the CFS. In the chicken simulation, a significant reduction was obtained with all CFS used (average reduction of 0.59±0.01 log c.f.u. ml–1). In general, the lyophilized CFS of L. fermentum CCT 1629, L. rhamnosus ATCC 7469 and L. acidophilus Llorente presented better antimicrobial activity. In conclusion, CFS show potential as feed additives to control Salmonella in animal production and may be an alternative to the use of antibiotics, minimizing problems related to antimicrobial resistance.

scholarly journals Role of Broiler Carcasses and Processing Plant Air in Contamination of Modified-Atmosphere-Packaged Broiler Products with Psychrotrophic Lactic Acid Bacteria

2006 ◽  
Vol 73 (4) ◽  
pp. 1136-1145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elina Vihavainen ◽  
Hanna-Saara Lundstr�m ◽  
Tuija Susiluoto ◽  
Joanna Koort ◽  
Lars Paulin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽  
16S Rrna Genes ◽  
Rrna Genes ◽  
23S Rrna ◽  
Processing Plant ◽  
Modified Atmosphere ◽  
Production Plant ◽  
Meat Spoilage

ABSTRACT Some psychrotrophic lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are specific meat spoilage organisms in modified-atmosphere-packaged (MAP), cold-stored meat products. To determine if incoming broilers or the production plant environment is a source of spoilage LAB, a total of 86, 122, and 447 LAB isolates from broiler carcasses, production plant air, and MAP broiler products, respectively, were characterized using a library of HindIII restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) patterns of the 16 and 23S rRNA genes as operational taxonomic units in numerical analyses. Six hundred thirteen LAB isolates from the total of 655 clustered in 29 groups considered to be species specific. Sixty-four percent of product isolates clustered either with Carnobacterium divergens or with Carnobacterium maltaromaticum type strains. The third major product-associated cluster (17% of isolates) was formed by unknown LAB. Representative strains from these three clusters were analyzed for the phylogeny of their 16S rRNA genes. This analysis verified that the two largest RFLP clusters consisted of carnobacteria and showed that the unknown LAB group consisted of Lactococcus spp. No product-associated LAB were detected in broiler carcasses sampled at the beginning of slaughter, whereas carnobacteria and lactococci, along with some other specific meat spoilage LAB, were recovered from processing plant air at many sites. This study reveals that incoming broiler chickens are not major sources of psychrotrophic spoilage LAB, whereas the detection of these organisms from the air of the processing environment highlights the role of processing facilities as sources of LAB contamination.

scholarly journals Mechanisms of quinolone resistance and implications for human and animal health

2010 ◽  
Vol 64 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 277-285
Author(s):  
Maja Velhner ◽  
Gordana Kozoderovic ◽  
Zora Jelesic ◽  
Igor Stojanov ◽  
Radomir Ratajac ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Veterinary Medicine ◽  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Protein Interactions ◽  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Point Mutations ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Quinolone Resistance ◽  
Topoisomerase Iv ◽  
Target Enzyme

Quinolone antibiotics have been widely used in human and veterinary medicine. This has caused the development of resistance and difficulties in the treatment of complicated bacterial infections in humans. The resistance to quinolones develops due to chromosome mutations and it can also be transferred by plasmids. The target enzyme for quinolones in Gram-negative bacteria is Gyrasa A, while the target enzyme in Grampositive bacteria is mostly topoisomerase IV. Gyrase A consists of two subunits encoded by genes gyrA and gyrB. The function of the enzyme is to introduce negative super coiling in DNA and therefore is essential for the replication of bacteria. Quinolone resistance develops if point mutations at 83 and/or 87 codon are introduced on gyrA. Establishing a minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) to this group of antimicrobials will reveal possible mutations. Recently it was discovered that quinolone resistance is transmittable by plasmid termed PMQR (plasmid mediated quinolone resistance). The target gene marked qnr encodes a pentapeptide repeat family protein. Pentapeptide repeats form sheets, involved in protein-protein interactions. Qnr protein binds to GyrA protecting the enzyme from the inhibitory effect of ciprofloxacin. The distribution of qnr related resistance is higher in humans than in animals. In poultry, however, this type of resistance is present more than in other animals. Plasmid mediated resistance contributes to the faster spread of quinolone resistance. Proper food handling will significantly contribute to decreasing the risk from infection to which people are exposed. In medical and veterinary laboratories antimicrobial resistance monitoring in clinical and environmental isolates is advised. Since correlation between antibiotics application and antimicrobial resistance is often suggested, antimicrobial use must be under strict control of the authorities both in human and in veterinary medicine. .

scholarly journals The Role of Lactic Acid Bacteria in Milk Fermentation

2014 ◽  
Vol 05 (04) ◽  
pp. 435-442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yantyati Widyastuti ◽  
Rohmatussolihat   ◽  
Andi Febrisiantosa
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽  
Milk Fermentation

Physicochemical property changes and aroma differences of fermented yellow pea flours: role of Lactobacillus species and fermentation time

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun Li ◽  
xiaoqian chen ◽  
Jin Zhao ◽  
ZIXAUN GU ◽  
Jiajia Rao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽  
Physicochemical Property ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Lactobacillus Species ◽  
Fermentation Time ◽  
Property Changes

The aim of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical properties and aroma changes of yellow pea flours fermented by five lactic acid bacteria (LAB) including two Lactiplantibacillus, two Lactobacillus,...

scholarly journals The Role of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Yeast and Lactic Acid Bacteria in the Formation of 2-Propanol from Acetone during Fermentation of Rye Mashes Obtained Using Thermal-Pressure Method of Starch Liberation

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 610 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Pielech-Przybylska ◽  
Maria Balcerek ◽  
Urszula Dziekońska-Kubczak ◽  
Barbara Pacholczyk-Sienicka ◽  
Grzegorz Ciepielowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽  
Thermal Pressure ◽  
Yellowness Index ◽  
Pressure Method ◽  
Fermentation Temperature ◽  
L Value ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Positive Correlations

This study set out to assess the acetone content in rye sweet mashes prepared using the thermal-pressure method of starch liberation, and to investigate the formation of 2-propanol during the fermentation process. In the first set of experiments, we evaluated the correlation between the color and the content of acetone and furfural in industrially produced sweet mashes (n = 37). The L * value was negatively correlated with the content of both acetone and furfural, while chromatic parameters a * and b * and the yellowness index (YI) had strong positive correlations with acetone (r > 0.9) and furfural (r > 0.8 for a * and r > 0.9 for b * and YI). In the second set of experiments, we assessed the concentration of acetone and 2-propanol in distillery rye mashes, fermented by S. cerevisiae yeast and lactic acid bacteria. The influence of fermentation temperature on the formation of 2-propanol was also evaluated. The presence of 2-propanol in the post-fermentation media was confirmed, while a decrease in acetone content was observed. Fermentation temperature (27 °C or 35 °C) was found to have a significant effect on the concentration of 2-propanol in trials inoculated with lactic bacteria. The content of 2-propanol was more than 11 times higher in trials fermented at the higher temperature. In the case of yeast-fermented mashes, the temperature did not affect 2-propanol content. The acetone in the sweet mash was assumed to be a precursor of 2-propanol, which was found in the fermented mashes.

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