Journal of Applied Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 11, 2024
Lactiplantibacillus
plantarum
is
a
Gram-positive,
bacilli-shaped
bacterium
commonly
found
in
fermented
foods
and
the
human
gastrointestinal
tract.
Heat-treatment
of
L.
OLL2712
prior
to
consumption
has
been
have
positive
health
effects.
However,
full
toxicological
evaluation
heat-treated
cells
(heat-treated
OLL2712)
not
conducted.
In
this
regard,
was
evaluated
for
use
as
an
ingredient
food
dietary
supplements
using
panel
tests
including
genotoxic
subchronic
studies.
Heat-treated
did
show
any
genotoxicity
based
on
vitro
mammalian
chromosomal
aberration
test
vivo
mouse
micronucleus
assay
up
8.0
×
10
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 22
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
The
exploration
of
microorganisms
in
fermented
products
has
become
a
pivotal
area
scientific
research,
primarily
due
to
their
widespread
availability
and
profound
potential
improve
human
health.
Among
these,
Lactiplantibacillus
plantarum
(formerly
known
as
Lactobacillus
plantarum)
stands
out
versatile
lactic
acid
bacterium,
prevalent
across
diverse
ecological
niches.
Its
appeal
extends
beyond
its
well-documented
probiotic
benefits
include
the
remarkable
plasticity
genome,
which
captivated
both
industrial
stakeholders.
Despite
this
interest,
substantial
challenges
persist
fully
understanding
harnessing
L.
plantarum.
This
review
aims
illuminate
attributes
plantarum,
consolidate
current
advancements
gene
editing
technologies,
explore
multifaceted
applications
wild-type
genetically
engineered
strains.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 391 - 391
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
Background/Objectives:
This
systematic
review
focused
on
collecting
the
most
significant
findings
impact
of
administration
Bifidobacterium
infantis
(or
longum
subps.
infantis)
and
breve,
alone,
in
conjunction,
or
combination
with
other
strains,
treatment
neurodegenerative
diseases
including
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
Parkinson’s
(PD).
These
are
characterized
by
progressive
degeneration
neurons,
resulting
a
broad
spectrum
clinical
manifestations.
AD
is
typified
decline
cognitive
abilities,
while
PD
marked
motor
symptoms
associated
loss
dopamine
(DA).
Methods:
Five
different
databases,
ScienceDirect,
Scopus,
Wiley,
PubMed,
Web
Science
(WoS),
were
reviewed
studies
screened
for
inclusion
following
criteria:
(i)
that
specifically
evaluated
use
infantis,
subsp.
breve
as
therapeutic
intervention,
either
human
animal
models,
context
diseases;
(ii)
required
to
address
one
more
pathologies
examined
this
article,
included,
but
not
limited
to,
neurodegeneration,
disease,
oxidative
stress;
(iii)
full
text
was
accessible
online;
(iv)
article
written
English.
Results:
The
data
suggest
these
probiotics
have
neuroprotective
effects
may
delay
progression.
Conclusions:
study
provides
updated
insights
into
strains
like
PD,
main
limitation
being
number
trials
available.
Brain Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 167 - 167
Published: Feb. 8, 2025
Background:
The
gut
microbiome
directly
impacts
brain
health
and
activity,
meaning
the
two
are
closely
associated.
This
relationship
suggests
a
link
between
microbial
imbalances
diseases
such
as
Alzheimer’s,
although
multiple
other
contributing
factors,
genetics,
also
play
part.
Additionally,
recent
studies
discovered
that
cerebrospinal
fluid
has
some
deoxyribonucleic
acid
(DNA),
which
can
be
interpreted
to
mean
exists
in
too.
vagus
nerve
central
nervous
immune
systems
responsible
for
connection
microbiome.
Aims
Objectives:
main
aim
of
this
systematic
review
is
analyze
existing
research
on
gut–brain
axis
fill
current
knowledge
gap.
Materials
Methods:
A
search
was
conducted
PubMed
database
based
set
predefined
MeSH
terms.
Results:
After
search,
2716
articles
meeting
parameters
were
found
PubMed.
list
then
downloaded
analyzed
according
inclusion/exclusion
criteria,
63
relevant
papers
selected.
Discussion:
Bacteria
produce
substances
considered
neuroactive.
These
compounds
or
indirectly
affect
function
through
axis.
However,
various
gaps
mechanisms
involved
need
addressed
first.
Neurobiology of Disease,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 106836 - 106836
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Ischemic
stroke
(IS)
is
a
cerebrovascular
disease
that
predominantly
affects
middle-aged
and
elderly
populations,
exhibiting
high
mortality
disability
rates.
At
present,
the
incidence
of
IS
increasing
annually,
with
notable
trend
towards
younger
affected
individuals.
Recent
discoveries
concerning
"gut-brain
axis"
have
established
connection
between
gut
brain.
Numerous
studies
revealed
intestinal
microbes
play
crucial
role
in
onset,
progression,
outcomes
IS.
They
are
involved
entire
pathophysiological
process
through
mechanisms
such
as
chronic
inflammation,
neural
regulation,
metabolic
processes.
Although
numerous
explored
relationship
microbiota,
comprehensive
analyses
specific
microbiota
relatively
scarce.
Therefore,
this
paper
provides
an
overview
typical
changes
following
investigates
microorganisms
context.
Additionally,
it
presents
analysis
post-stroke
microbiological
therapy
diet.
The
aim
to
identify
potential
microbial
targets
for
therapeutic
intervention,
well
highlight
benefits
therapies
significance
dietary
management.
Overall,
seeks
provide
key
strategies
treatment
management
IS,
advocating
healthy
diets
health
programs
Meanwhile,
may
offer
new
perspective
on
future
interdisciplinary
development
neurology,
microbiology
nutrition.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 1062 - 1062
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
Neurodegenerative
diseases
encompass
a
spectrum
of
disorders
marked
by
the
progressive
degeneration
structure
and
function
nervous
system.
These
conditions,
including
Parkinson's
disease
(PD),
Alzheimer's
(AD),
Huntington's
(HD),
Amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
(ALS),
Multiple
(MS),
often
lead
to
severe
cognitive
motor
deficits.
A
critical
component
neurodegenerative
pathologies
is
imbalance
between
pro-oxidant
antioxidant
mechanisms,
culminating
in
oxidative
stress.
The
brain's
high
oxygen
consumption
lipid-rich
environment
make
it
particularly
vulnerable
damage.
Pro-oxidants
such
as
reactive
nitrogen
species
(RNS)
(ROS)
are
continuously
generated
during
normal
metabolism,
counteracted
enzymatic
non-enzymatic
defenses.
In
diseases,
this
balance
disrupted,
leading
neuronal
This
systematic
review
explores
roles
stress,
gut
microbiota,
epigenetic
modifications
aiming
elucidate
interplay
these
factors
identify
potential
therapeutic
strategies.
We
conducted
comprehensive
search
articles
published
2024
across
major
databases,
focusing
on
studies
examining
relationships
redox
homeostasis,
changes
neurodegeneration.
total
161
were
included,
comprising
clinical
trials,
observational
studies,
experimental
research.
Our
findings
reveal
that
stress
plays
central
role
pathogenesis
with
microbiota
composition
significantly
influencing
balance.
Specific
bacterial
taxa
markers
identified
modulators
suggesting
novel
avenues
for
intervention.
Moreover,
recent
evidence
from
human
animal
supports
emerging
concept
targeting
homeostasis
through
therapies.
Future
research
should
focus
validating
targets
settings
exploring
personalized
medicine
strategies
based
individual
profiles.
Journal of Parkinson s Disease,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
is
a
neurodegenerative
disorder
predominantly
known
for
its
motor
symptoms
such
as
bradykinesia,
rigidity
and
tremor,
but
the
also
increasingly
recognized
association
with
impaired
gastrointestinal
function.
The
composition
of
gut
microbiome
to
be
different
in
PD
compared
healthy
individuals.
One
bacterial
families
increased
abundance
people
Lactobacillaceae.
Interestingly,
opposite
effects
have
been
ascribed
Lactobacillaceae
PD.
A
number
studies
linked
spp.
worse
function,
premature
degradation
levodopa.
However,
other
administration
Lactobacillaceae-containing
probiotics
improved
function
reduced
problems.
In
this
narrative
review,
we
investigate
apparent
paradox.
key
understanding
appears
lie
specific
species
L.
plantarum
particular
seemed
show
correlation
symptoms,
well
reduction
intestinal
inflammation,
whereas
brevis,
curvatus
fermentum
properties
that
might
detrimental
Abstract
Recent
evidence
suggests
a
more
important
role
of
the
gut
microbiota
in
neurodegenerative
diseases
(NDDs)
given
its
relationship
through
microbiota‐gut‐brain
as
an
active
communication
system
aiding
maintaining
homeostasis
between
brain
and
gut.
This
review
focuses
on
how
modulation
can
serves
therapeutic
strategy
for
NDDs,
emphasizing
neuroprotective
effects
probiotics.
Probiotics
are
live
microorganisms
that
confer
health
benefits,
their
interaction
with
gut‐microbiota
influences
neurogenesis,
neurotransmitter
regulation,
neuroinflammation.
advancements,
including
germ‐free
animal
models,
fecal
transplantation
(FMT),
diverse
probiotic
strains,
have
revealed
underlying
mechanisms
linking
to
function.
Notably,
several
Lactobacillus
Bifidobacterium
species
been
shown
exert
via
upregulation
neurotrophic
factors
such
brain‐derived
factor
enhancing
mitochondrial
function
reducing
impacts
oxidative
stress.
Interestingly,
FMT
has
exhibited
degree
success
overcoming
cognitive
impairment
motor
deficits
preclinical
studies
clinical
trials.
However,
further
research
is
warranted
explore
potential
humans.
Overall,
this
highlights
significant
NDDs
advocates
gut‐targeted
interventions
innovative
approaches
mitigate
these
diseases.