INTERNATIONAL DAIRY JOURNAL
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2013
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IF 2.333
C.F. Guo,J.Y. Li
Elevated serum cholesterol is a major risk factor for coronary artery disease. Probiotics may manage elevated cholesterol. The hypocholesterolaemic effects of Lactobacillus casei F0822 and its functional mechanisms were investigated in rats . The serum total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and liver total cholesterol levels significantly decreased in rats fed a high-cholesterol diet plus drinking water supplemented with viable cells of strain F0822; however, there was no significant difference in the serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels among the treatment groups. The hypocholesterolaemic mechanisms of strain F0822 were attributed to its ability to suppress the reabsorption of bile acids into the enterohepatic circulation though hydrolysis of conjugated bile acids in the small intestine, binding of deoxycholic acid and hyodeoxycholic acid in the large intestine, and increase in propionate:acetate ratio in the large intestine in rats. Strain F0822 may be a promising probiotic culture with potential hypocholesterolaemic action in human.
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营养学
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医学
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微生物学
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JOURNAL OF STORED PRODUCTS RESEARCH
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2025
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IF 2.8
Xiangfei Li,Menghan Wang,Meng Ding,Xinyi Pang,Jing Sun,Yingjian Lu
Freeze-drying is a common method for preserving bacteria cells, but it can cause cell damage in the process of protection. Therefore, it is necessary to explore a cryoprotectant to improve cell survival during the process. This research aimed to explore the optimal cryoprotectant formulation of L. acidophilus FMNS-10 and its protection mechanism. The optimal cryoprotectant consisted of 10.7 % skim milk, 3 % sodium L-glutamate and 10 % D-trehalose, resulting in a survival rate of 91.69 % for L. acidophilus FMNS-10 after freeze-drying ( p < 0.05). Under this condition, the integrity of cell wall and membrane of L. acidophilus FMNS-10 was close to that of the fresh strain, which could be attributed to preventing ice crystal formation. Cryoprotectants demonstrated a significant protective effect on enzymatic activities. In the cryoprotectant-free group, the activities of β-galactosidase, L-LDH, Na + /K + -ATPase and the concentration of Ca 2+ decreased by 36.19 %, 51.82 %, 89.40 %, and 41.90 %, respectively. However, the cryoprotectant group were only 7.10 %, 1.66 %, 7.41 %, and 4.10 % reductions compared to the cryoprotectant-free group ( p < 0.05). These results indicated that the optimal cryoprotectant improved the survival rate of L. acidophilus FMNS- 10 by inhibiting the loss of enzyme activity. In addition, the optimal cryoprotectant significantly mitigated the DNA damage induced by freeze-drying. The reduction in enzyme and DNA damage may be attributed to complex cryoprotectants maintaining the stability of their three-dimensional structures and reducing structural disruption caused by freezing. Further analysis of storage stability revealed that the viable count of L. acidophilus FMNS-10 exceeded 10 7 CFU/mL when stored at −20 °C for 180 days. These findings provide a comprehensive theoretical foundation for how to freeze-dry Lactobacillus acidophilus.
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微生物学
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食品科学
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JOURNAL OF FOOD QUALITY
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2025
·Vol. 2025
·期 1
·5049955
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IF 2.9
Jiyou Wu,Xiaoguang Yang,Yuhua Yang
This study aims to investigate the potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of Lactobacillus brevis CQPC12 (LBCQPC12) to enhance brain, neural, and motor functioning in mice. Mice were given intraperitoneal injections of mixed antibiotics (5 mg/mL neomycin, 25 mg/mL vancomycin, 0.1 mg/mL amphotericin B, 10 mg/mL ampicillin, 5 mg/mL metronidazole, and 1.5 μg/mL lipopolysaccharide) to mimic human bodies. At the conclusion of the trial, the mice’s capacity to run for prolonged periods of time and swim with weight was assessed. Furthermore, hematoxylin–eosin (H&E) staining was employed to investigate pathological alterations in brain tissue; quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was applied to discover inflammatory pathway genes and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-related expressions in the brain and skeletal muscle, and the liver index, serum, and brain oxidation, and inflammation indicators were found. The findings demonstrated that LBCQPC12 increased total superoxide dismutase (T-SOD), glutathione (GSH), and interleukin-10 (IL-10) levels while decreasing malondialdehyde (MDA), IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) levels in the serum and brain, as well as lengthening the mice’s weight-carrying swimming and running durations and lowering the liver index. LBCQPC12 boosted the expression of VEGF-A, glucose transporter 1 (GLUT-1), GLUT-4, and hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1α) mRNA in skeletal muscle as well as genes in the brain’s protein kinase B 1/cAMP-response element binding protein/brain-derived neurotrophic factor/extracellular regulated protein kinases 1 (AKT1/CREB/BDNF/ERK1) pathways. Finally, LBCQPC12 demonstrated potential utility in the creation of functional probiotics by reducing oxidative inflammation, skeletal muscle damage, and motor function in the central nervous system brought on by antibiotics.
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微生物学
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神经科学
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药理学
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Frontiers in Microbiology
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2018
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IF 4.019
Muhammad Zafarullah,Ramzan Rabia,Zhang Shanshan,Hu Haijuan,Hameed Ahsan,Bakry Amr M.,Dong Yongzhen,Wang Lufeng,Pan Siyi
Lead (Pb) is a well-recognized and potent heavy metal with non-biodegradable nature and can induce the oxidative stress, degenerative damages in tissues, and neural disorders. Certain lactic acid bacterial strains retain the potential to mitigate the lethal effects of Pb. The present work was carried out to assess the Pb bio-sorption and tolerance capabilities of Lactobacillus plantarum spp. Furthermore, potato resistant starch (PRS)-based microencapsulated and non-encapsulated L. plantarum KLDS 1.0344 was utilized for bioremediation against induced chronic Pb toxicity in mice. The experimental mice were divided into two main groups (Pb exposed and non-Pb exposed) and, each group was subsequently divided into three sub groups. The Pb exposed group was exposed to 100 mg/L Pb(NO3)2 via drinking water, and non-Pb exposed group was supplied with plain drinking water during 7 weeks prolonged in vivo study. The accumulation of Pb in blood, feces, renal, and hepatic tissues and its pathological damages were analyzed. The effect of Pb toxicity on the antioxidant enzyme capabilities in blood, serum, as well as, on levels of essential elements in tissues was also calculated. Moreover, KLDS 1.0344 displayed remarkable Pb binding capacity 72.34% and Pb tolerance (680 mg/L). Oral administration of both non- and PRS- encapsulated KLDS 1.0344 significantly provided protection against induced chronic Pb toxicity by increasing fecal Pb levels (445.65 ± 22.28 μg/g) and decreasing Pb in the blood up to 137.63 ± 2.43 μg/L, respectively. KLDS 1.0344 microencapsulated with PRS also relieved the renal and hepatic pathological damages and improved the antioxidant index by inhibiting changes in concentrations of glutathione peroxidase, glutathione, superoxide dismutase, malondialdehyde, and activated oxygen species, which were affected by the Pb exposure. Overall, our results suggested that L. plantarum KLDS 1.0344 either in free or encapsulated forms hold the potentiality to deliver a dietetic stratagem against Pb lethality.
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环境生物学
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微生物学
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毒理学
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JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
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2022
·Vol. 46
·期 9
·e14231
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IF 3.654
Lili Zhao,Jiayi Wu,Yihang Liu,Haixiang Wang,Chongjiang Cao
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) fermentation on the composition, structure, and functional properties of dietary fiber (DF) in bamboo shoot. Then, we added it to bread to evaluate the texture properties, digestive properties, and functionality of bread. After LGG fermentation, the DF was decomposed into pieces, which had stronger water-swelling capacity and nitrite adsorption capacity. The ability of producing short-chain fatty acids was significantly improved and the digestive resistance was remarkable enhanced as well. Except the bread hardness was increased, there was no significant difference in other texture properties when adding 3% FTDF-LGG to bread. It had good adsorption capacity of cholesterol and more than 25% reduced the release of reducing sugar. Overall, the technic of LGG fermentation had improved functional properties of DF in bamboo shoot, which could be applied to bread production for exerting its effects in the future. Practical applications Bamboo shoots are immature and tender stems of bamboo, rich in nutritional value, and rich in DF. Bamboo shoot DF has been proven to have a variety of biological activities, and is the main material for bamboo shoot to exert functional activities. In this study, bamboo shoot DF was modified by LGG fermentation, which showed stronger functional activity, and was successfully applied to bread. This study lays the foundation for the fermented modified bamboo shoot DF and its application in food.
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食品科学
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Frontiers in Nutrition
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2024
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IF 4
Chengming Bi,Lanjun Zhang,Jingya Liu,Lianhong Chen
Hyperuricemia (HUA) is a metabolic disease arising from abnormal purine metabolism. It contributes to an increased risk of kidney damage. The present study aimed to investigate the uric acid (UA)-lowering effects of Lactobacillus paracasei 259 isolated from yak yogurt and explore its underlying mechanisms. Our results revealed that L. paracasei 259 decreased the UA levels in rats and inhibited the serum activities of xanthine oxidase. In addition, L. paracasei 259 reduced the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-6) in the kidney and altered the expressions of UA transporters (ABC transporter 2 (ABCG2), PDZ domain containing 1 (PDZK1), urate transporter 1 (URAT1), and sodium-phosphate cotransporter type 4 (NPT4)) to near normal levels. Moreover, it increased the abundance of beneficial bacteria in the gut and recovered the gut microbiota composition, promoting the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). These findings suggested that L. paracasei 259 can potentially be used to decrease UA levels, repair kidney damage, regulate gut microbiota, and alleviate HUA.
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医学
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营养学
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Systems Microbiology and Biomanufacturing
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2022
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IF 0
Zhu Jiufeng,Bai Yajun,Fan Tai-Ping,Zheng Xiaohui,Cai Yujie
Ethyl ( R )-4-chloro-3-hydroxybutyrate (( R )-CHBE), as a chiral intermediate, is widely used in the synthesis of various chiral drugs. In this study, we screened two aldo–keto reductases (LP-AKRs) from the probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum DSM20174, both with a molecular weight of approximately 31 kDa. Both enzymes could reduce 4-chloroacetoacetic acid ethyl ester (COBE) to produce ( R )-CHBE with an enantioselectivity value of 99%. When determining the kinetic parameter, the K m , K cat , and V max of LP-AKR5 and LP-AKR9 were 9.5 mM, 7.6 U/mg, 3.96 s −1 and 8.7 mM, 8.59 U/mg, 4.47 s −1 , respectively. Both LP-AKR5 and LP-AKR9 had an optimal reaction pH of 6 and could maintain a high level of stability at pH 6, allowing them to perform well in an acidic environment. LP-AKR5 and LP-AKR9 had optimal reaction temperatures of 30 °C and 40 °C, respectively. Metal ions had minimal influence on LP-AKR5 and LP-AKR9 enzyme activities. This series of enzymatic properties showed that LP-AKR5 and LP-AKR9 mined from Lactobacillus plantarum DSM20174 could asymmetrically catalyze the synthesis of ( R )-CHBE under weakly acidic circumstances, which could maintain product stability and provide a good foundation for industrial production.
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生物化学
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分子生物学
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工业微生物学
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FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
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2014
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IF 4.28
Sha Cai,Meng Zhao,Yapeng Fang,Katsuyoshi Nishinari,Glyn O. Phillips,Fatang Jiang
Emulsification/internal gelation is an effective encapsulation method to protect probiotics from adverse environment. In this paper, microcapsules of Lactobacillus acidophilus CGMCC1.2686 were prepared by emulsification and gelation of alginate solutions with slow release of Ca 2+ ions from calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 ) and calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate (Ca-EDTA). Physical characterization of the two types of microcapsules showed that alginate-Ca-EDTA microcapsule was more uniform in size than alginate-CaCO 3 , with a span factor of 0.96 and 1.20, respectively. Mechanical measurements demonstrated that alginate-CaCO 3 microcapsule was more robust and elastic, which was supported by its denser structure as observed by electron scanning microscopy. Bacteria encapsulation yields in the two microcapsules were similar, 37.9% for alginate-CaCO 3 and 36.9% for alginate-Ca-EDTA. However, alginate-CaCO 3 microcapsule exhibited much higher cell survivals in both simulated gastric juice and bile salts solution (22.2% and 2.6*10 −2 %, respectively) than alginate-Ca-EDTA (7.1% and 0%, respectively), indicating a more effective protection of L. acidophilus CGMCC1.2686. The protection efficiency was discussed in relation to the mechanical properties of the microcapsules and the calcium sources used.
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微生物学
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Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins
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2025
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IF 4.4
Ma Xue-Ke,Shao Xin,Xu Tian,Yan Hong,Teng Hui,Chen Zhe-Xin,Hu Meng-Xin
Astaxanthin (ASX) gains wide interest in food and nutritional sciences due to its great antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. However, ASX faces challenges such as poor water solubility, low bioavailability, and sensitivity to environmental factors. In this study, we employ Akkermansia muciniphila ( AKK ) with mucoadhesive property as a carrier for ASX to enhance ASX stability and bioaccessibility. The complex multilayered cell envelope of AKK cell provided space for ASX loading. Immersion loading yielded the highest ASX encapsulation efficiency (10.80 ± 2.29 μg/mg in ASX@ AKK group and 11.47 ± 3.52 μg/mg in ASX@ AKK -Heat group), whereas osmoporation loading and vacuum loading yielded ASX encapsulation efficiencies of 4–6 μg/mg. The encapsulated ASX demonstrated improved thermostability, tolerating pasteurization, and was predominantly amorphous in state, interacting with AKK primarily through hydrophobic interactions and partial hydrogen bonding interactions. The ASX@ AKK system facilitated precise ASX release in the intestine and markedly enhanced bioaccessibility, increasing approximately 25.7-fold in simulated intestinal fluid and 77.6-fold in simulated colonic fluid. Importantly, ASX encapsulation did not impair AKK ’s adhesive affinity to mucus. Therefore, the newly developed integrated dietary supplements have both the functional activity of inactivated AKK as a postbiotic and the antioxidant property of the intestine-targeted released ASX, showing dual-functional activities. These findings highlight a paradigm shift in the functional application of probiotics, showcasing their potential as innovative vehicles for targeted nutrient delivery with improved bioaccessibility and synergistic health effects.
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食品科学
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营养学
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微生物学
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PROCESS BIOCHEMISTRY
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2019
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IF 2.883
Zhenghong Hu,Pu Jia,Yajun Bai,Tai-ping Fan,Xiaohui Zheng,Yujie Cai
Alcohol dehydrogenases convert aldehydes causing volatile aromas in cheese into corresponding alcohols. In this study, we cloned and recombinantly produced five novel ADHs from Lactobacillus reuteri DSM20016 in Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3). The resulting proteins have molecular weights between 35 and 39 kDa. The optimum pH for enzyme activity of ADH-1, ADH-2 and ADH-3 was weakly acidic (pH 5, 6 and 5, respectively), compared with pH 7 for ADH-4 and ADH-5. The optimum temperature range for ADH-1, ADH-3, ADH-4 and ADH-5 was 40 °C ―55 °C, compared with 35 °C for ADH-2. These enzymes reduced a broad range of substrates; the highest catalytic efficiency and substrate affinity for ADH-1 was observed with heptaldehyde (K cat /K m = 39.4 s −1 ·mM −1 , K m = 0.459 mM), while 3-methylbutanal was the best substrate for ADH-5 (K cat /K m = 24.0 s −1 ·mM −1 , K m = 1.35 × 10 −2 mM). ADH-2, ADH-3 and ADH-4 exhibited the highest substrate affinity for valeraldehyde, propionaldehyde, and hexanal, respectively (K m = 1.19 × 10 −2 mM, 2.81 × 10 −2 mM, 1.35 × 10 −2 mM). The enzymatic properties indicated that these enzymes effectively converted fragrant compounds during cheese ripening.
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食品科学
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微生物学
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生物化学
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Bioactive Materials
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2024
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IF 18
Hongtao Xu,Yaqian Li,Jiangping Song,Liuyang Zhou,Kaizhang Wu,Xingyu Lu,XiaoNing Zhai,Zhili Wan,Jie Gao
Skin microbiota plays an important role in wound healing, but skin injuries are highly susceptible to wound infections, leading to disruption of the skin microbiota. However, conventional antibacterial hydrogels eliminate both probiotics and pathogenic bacteria, disrupting the balance of the skin microbiota. Therefore, it is important to develop a wound dressing that can fend off foreign pathogenic bacteria while preserving skin microbiota stability. Inspired by live bacteria therapy, we designed a probiotic hydrogel (HAEPS@ L.sei gel) with high viability for promoting wound healing. Lactobacillus paracasei TYM202 encapsulated in the hydrogel has the activity of promoting wound healing, and the hydrogel matrix EPS-M76 has the prebiotic activity that promotes the proliferation and metabolism of Lactobacillus paracasei TYM202 . During the wound healing process, HAEPS@ L.sei gel releases lactic acid and acetic acid to resist the growth of pathogenic bacteria while maintaining Firmicutes and Proteobacteria balance at the phylum level, thus preserving skin microbiota stability. Our results showed that live probiotic hydrogels reduce the incidence of inflammation during wound healing while promoting angiogenesis and increasing collagen deposition. This study provides new ideas for developing wound dressings predicated on live bacterial hydrogels.
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生物医学工程
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微生物学
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伤口护理
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LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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2021
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IF 4.952
Shu-Min Hu,Jia-Min Zhou,Qing-Qing Zhou,Ping Li,Yuan-Yuan Xie,Tao Zhou,Qing Gu
Exopolysaccharides (EPS) produced by Lactobacillus rhamnosus ZFM231 isolated from milk were purified by DEAE Cellulose-52 and Sephadex G-100 chromatography in sequence, obtaining four purified fractions EPS-1, EPS-2, EPS-3 and EPS-4. Among them, EPS-1 was a neutral polysaccharide and the others were acidic polysaccharides. The four factions were characterized by chemical composition analysis, molecular weight measurement, and UV, IR, 1 H and 13 C NMR spectra analysis. The antioxidant activity assays indicated that the purified fractions possessed appreciable ferric iron reducing power, free radical (DPPH, hydroxyl and superoxide anion radicals) scavenging ability and ferrous iron chelating ability. These purified exopolysaccharides were also found to possess marked hypolipidemic activity in vitro . The results showed that they were able to effectively inhibit lipase activity, and possessed remarkable activity in reducing cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the HepG2 cell models. Therefore, Lactobacillus rhamnosus ZFM231 and EPS produced by this probiotic strain may find application in food and pharmaceutical industries.
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微生物学
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药理学
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