Probiotic Therapy as an Adjuvant in the Treatment of Periodontal Disease: An Innovative Approach
Medicina,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
61(1), P. 126 - 126
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
Background
and
Objectives:
Periodontal
inflammation,
often
linked
to
oral
microbiota
dysbiosis
dominated
by
pathogenic
bacteria,
remains
a
significant
challenge
in
periodontitis
management.
Traditional
periodontal
therapies
primarily
reduce
the
bacterial
load
but
fail
restore
balance.
Probiotics
offer
promising
therapeutic
adjunct
with
their
ability
enhance
beneficial
bacteria.
This
study
investigates
effects
of
probiotics
on
microbiota,
inflammatory
markers
(IL-1β,
TNF-α),
clinical
parameters
(gingival
index,
bleeding
pocket
depth).
Materials
Methods:
In
this
pilot
study,
80
patients
moderate-to-severe
were
assigned
two
groups.
Group
A
received
standard
therapy
(non-surgical
(NSPT))
probiotic
supplementation
(Lactobacillus
reuteri,
2
×
10⁹
CFU
daily
for
8
weeks),
B
treatment
placebo.
Microbiological
changes
assessed
via
quantitative
PCR,
while
TNF-α)
analyzed
using
ELISA.
Clinical
parameters,
including
gingival
index
(GI),
(BI),
depth
(PPD),
measured
at
baseline
(T0),
4
weeks
(T1),
(T2)
standardized
methods.
Results:
Probiotic
(Group
A)
significantly
reduced
bacteria
increased
levels
compared
placebo
(p
<
0.01).
Inflammatory
decreased
37%
(IL-1β)
42%
(TNF-α),
improved,
reductions
indices
(−1.5,
−1.3)
mm
decrease
Conclusions:
Probiotics,
as
an
therapy,
effectively
balance,
improve
outcomes
periodontitis.
Language: Английский
Evaluation of Single and Multi-Strain Probiotics with Gentamicin Against E. coli O157:H7: Insights from In Vitro and In Vivo Studies
Fatima H. Fneish,
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Khaled H. Abd El Galil,
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Souraya Domiati
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et al.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 460 - 460
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
The
emergence
of
antibiotic-resistant
food-borne
pathogens,
especially
Escherichia
coli
O157:H7,
highlights
the
urgent
need
for
innovative
treatment
strategies,
particularly
in
light
rising
resistances
and
ongoing
controversy
surrounding
antibiotic
use
response
to
E.
O157:H7
infections.
To
address
this
issue,
we
explored
potential
single-
multi-strain
probiotics,
both
independently
combination
with
gentamicin,
through
a
series
vitro
vivo
experiments.
In
vitro,
gentamicin
alone
produced
mean
inhibition
zone
12.9
±
2.27
mm
against
O157:H7.
single-strain
probiotics
(P1)
increased
16.5
2.24
(p
<
0.05),
while
(P2)
resulted
largest
19
2.8
0.05).
vivo,
mice
infected
treated
P2,
(G),
or
their
(G+P2),
achieved
100%
survival,
no
pathological
symptoms,
full
weight
recovery
within
seven
days.
Conversely,
P1
G+P1
exhibited
lower
survival
rates
(71.4%
85%,
respectively)
slower
recovery.
Hematological
parameters
improved
across
all
groups,
but
kidney
function
analysis
showed
significantly
higher
serum
creatinine
levels
P1,
G,
G+P1,
G+P2
groups
compared
P2
group
(P1:
0.63
0.15
mg/dL;
G:
0.34
0.09
G+P1:
0.53
0.19
G+P2:
0.5
0.23
mg/dL
vs.
P2:
0.24
0.2
mg/dL).
Histological
better
intestinal
tissue
group,
abnormal
ileal
structures
severe
cortical
bleeding.
These
findings
highlight
promise
conjunction
antibiotics,
as
therapeutic
strategy
However,
nephrotoxicity
associated
co-administration
remains
limitation,
warranting
further
studies
optimize
approach.
Language: Английский
Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and regenerative effects of microbiota-derived postbiotics in human periodontal ligament mesenchymal stromal cells
Clinical Oral Investigations,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
29(5)
Published: April 23, 2025
Abstract
Objective
This
study
investigates
the
regenerative
and
protective
effects
of
postbiotics
(cell-free
supernatant)
derived
from
Lactiplantibacillus
plantarum
EIR/IF-1
strain
on
human
periodontal
ligament
mesenchymal
stromal
cells
(hPDL-MSCs).
Materials
methods
hPDL-MSCs
were
isolated
tissues
(PDL)
wisdom
teeth
using
enzymatic
digestion
subsequently
characterized
through
immunophenotyping.
The
effect
viability
was
assessed
MTT
assay
flow
cytometry,
while
their
impact
cell
migration
evaluated
via
scratch
assay.
Anti-inflammatory
investigated
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS,
Porphyromonas
gingivalis
)-stimulated
Enzyme-Linked
Immunosorbent
Assay
(ELISA).
Additionally,
antioxidant
analyzed
in
hydrogen
peroxide
(H₂O₂)-induced
by
measuring
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
levels
cytometry.
expression
collagen
type
I
(
COL1A1
)
gene
further
quantitative
reverse
transcription
PCR
immunofluorescence
staining.
Results
Treatment
with
(250
µg/mL)
significantly
increased
capability
hPDL-MSCs,
enhancing
production
for
PDL
repair.
24
h
resulted
a
54.53
±
2.01%
reduction
intracellular
ROS
compared
to
untreated
H
2
O
-induced
hPDL-MSCs.
Furthermore,
decreased
pro-inflammatory
cytokines
(IL-8,
IL-6,
IL-1β),
anti-inflammatory
cytokine
IL-10
(2.67-fold)
LPS-stimulated
Conclusion
Our
findings
indicate
that
exhibit
biological
activity
throughout
all
stages
healing
process,
beginning
modulation
inflammatory
response
LPS
stimulation,
followed
promotion
migration,
proliferation,
synthesis.
Given
unmet
need
safe
adjuvant
therapeutic
approaches
promote
comprehensive
regeneration
diseases,
this
presents
as
promising
candidate.
Clinical
relevance
Postbiotics
could
be
integrated
into
therapies
novel
bioactive
material
improve
outcomes
defects
both
controlling
inflammation
stimulating
tissue
repair
processes.
Language: Английский
CAN PROBIOTICS REPLACE ANTIBIOTICS? NOT YET, SAYS the EVIDENCE
Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 10, 2025
Language: Английский
A Potential Link Between Oral Microbiota and Female Reproductive Health
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 619 - 619
Published: March 7, 2025
Oral
cavity
dysbiosis
is
associated
with
numerous
inflammatory
diseases,
including
diabetes,
bowel
and
periodontal
disease.
Changes
in
the
oral
microenvironment
lead
to
bidirectional
interactions
between
pathogens
individual
host
systems,
which
may
induce
systemic
inflammation.
There
increasing
evidence
linking
condition
of
most
common
causes
female
infertility,
such
as
polycystic
ovary
syndrome
endometriosis,
well
gestational
complications,
e.g.,
low
birth
weight,
preterm
delivery,
miscarriages.
This
review
highlights
composition
microbiome
relation
infertility-related
disorders,
endometriosis
syndrome,
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
current
state
knowledge
on
relationship
dysbiotic
microbiome,
pregnancy,
its
impact
reproductive
tract.
Language: Английский