Background:The maturation of the immune system is critical during early life,as it involves the differentiation,maturation,and establishment of immune tolerance of immune cells.This process is influenced not only by g...Background:The maturation of the immune system is critical during early life,as it involves the differentiation,maturation,and establishment of immune tolerance of immune cells.This process is influenced not only by genetic factors but also by en-vironmental factors,particularly the symbiotic microbiota.Bifidobacterium animalis subsp.lactis(BB-12),originally found in dairy products,is widely used in infant for-mula and dietary supplements.However,its role and mechanisms in immune develop-ment during early life remain unclear.Methods:Using GF mice as the experimental model,B.animalis subsp.lactis BB-12 was administered via gavage during early life.In the juvenile stage,changes in T-cell subsets in the spleen,thymus,and gut intraepithelial lymphocytes(IEL)were assessed using spectral flow cytometry.Additionally,targeted metabolomics analysis of trypto-phan metabolism and short-chain fatty acid pathways in colonic tissue was conducted to explore how B.animalis subsp.lactis BB-12 influences the immune system through gut microbiota metabolism.Results:BB-12 effectively modulates the gut immune microenvironment,leading to beneficial changes in T-cell subsets in key immune tissues such as the spleen,thymus,and gut IELs.Metabolomics analysis further supports these findings by showing that BB-12 intervention greatly increased the production of tryptophan derivatives and acetic acid in the colon of GF mice.Conclusion:The findings provide theoretical evidence for the role of B.animalis subsp.lactis in immune system development and support its application in dietary supple-ments,suggesting potential as a component for infant immune health and in prevent-ing immune-related diseases.展开更多
1)Bifidobacterium longum subsp.iuvenis(Modesto et al.IJSEM.2023,73:6013;Type strain:NCC 5000 T=CCOS 2034 T=LMG 32752^(T))Etymology:iu’ve.nis.L.gen.masc./fem.n.iuvenis,of child,because the type strain was isolated fro...1)Bifidobacterium longum subsp.iuvenis(Modesto et al.IJSEM.2023,73:6013;Type strain:NCC 5000 T=CCOS 2034 T=LMG 32752^(T))Etymology:iu’ve.nis.L.gen.masc./fem.n.iuvenis,of child,because the type strain was isolated from a 2 year old Bangladeshi child.长双歧杆菌幼儿亚种.展开更多
Bacterial soft rot(BSR)caused by Pectobacterium carotovorum subsp.brasiliense(Pcb)is a serious bacterial disease which negatively impact yield and quality in cucumber.However,the genetic mechanism of BSR resistance in...Bacterial soft rot(BSR)caused by Pectobacterium carotovorum subsp.brasiliense(Pcb)is a serious bacterial disease which negatively impact yield and quality in cucumber.However,the genetic mechanism of BSR resistance in cucumber has not been reported.Here,we investigated the BSR resistance of 119 cucumber core germplasm worldwide at the seedling stage and identified 26 accessions highly resistant to BSR.A total of 1642740 single-nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)were used to conduct GWAS,and five loci associated with BSR resistance were detected on four chromosomes:gBSR2.1,gBSR2.2,gBSR3.1,gBSR4.1 and gBSR5.1.Based on haplotype analysis,sequence polymorphisms,functional annotation and qRT-PCR analysis,six candidate genes were identified within the five loci.CsaV3_2G014450,CsaV3_2G014490,CsaV3_2G016000,CsaV3_3G000850,CsaV3_4G033150,and CsaV3_5G000390 each had nonsynonymous SNPs,and were significantly up-regulated in the resistant genotypes after inoculation.And CsaV3_5G000390 in the susceptible genotype was significantly up-regulated after inoculation.The identification of these candidate genes lays a foundation for understanding the genetic mechanism of BSR resistance in cucumber.Generally,our study mined genes associated with BSR resistance in cucumber seedlings and will assist the breeding of BSR-resistant cucumber cultivars.展开更多
Bifidobacterium longum subsp.infantis and Bifidobacterium adolescentis play important roles in the guts of infants and adolescents,respectively.In this study,using a neonatal rat model,we compared the protective effec...Bifidobacterium longum subsp.infantis and Bifidobacterium adolescentis play important roles in the guts of infants and adolescents,respectively.In this study,using a neonatal rat model,we compared the protective effects of these 2 bifidobacterial species against Salmonella infection.The results demonstrated that B.longum subsp.infantis was more effective than B.adolescentis in alleviating the severity of infection in newborn rats exposed to Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium strain SL1344.B.longum subsp.infantis attenuated intestinal inflammation and mucosal damage induced by Salmonella infection,as well as protecting intestinal nerves and intestinal barrier function through TLR4/My D88 signalling.B.longum subsp.infantis also displayed the potential to modulate gut metabolites by promoting the biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids(arachidonic acid,eicosapentaenoic acid andα-linolenic acid)and purine metabolism(guanine,adenine,inosine and adenosine),thereby regulating metabolic disturbances.Additionally,the benefits of B.longum subsp.infantis were also observed in the liver,spleen and brain,improving nerve reflexes and suppressing hepatosplenomegaly.Overall,these findings provide novel insights into the prevention and treatment of gutrelated diseases in newborns,highlighting the potentially significant role of B.longum subsp.infantis in clinical applications.展开更多
Background:Although widely used in periodontal research,rodents are naturally resistant to periodontitis.Conventional models,such as ligature-induced periodontitis,often fail to sustain defects due to spontaneous tiss...Background:Although widely used in periodontal research,rodents are naturally resistant to periodontitis.Conventional models,such as ligature-induced periodontitis,often fail to sustain defects due to spontaneous tissue regeneration after ligature removal.To address this,we refined a rat ligature-induced model of experimental periodontitis to better mimic the chronic,progressive nature of human periodontitis.Methods:As a first step,following a split-mouth design,we compared the effectiveness of 3/0 silk thread and 0.008-inch orthodontic wire as ligature materials.Ligatures were applied around the left mandibular first molar for 6,10,and 14 days.Periodontal pocket irrigation was performed every second day using a suspension of P.gingivalis,P.intermedia,and S.gordonii.As a second step,we evaluated whether silk-ligature alone,without human periopathogens,would be sufficient to induce a stable and progressive periodontal lesion.For that purpose,a silk ligature was removed on day 14,and the bone defect dynamics were monitored at 14-,21-,and 28-days post-removal using micro-CT.Results:Both wire and silk ligatures,in combination with bacterial irrigation,effectively induced rapid interproximal alveolar bone loss.However,silk ligature only,without periodontopathogen colonization,resulted in significantly lower bone loss(1.076±0.22 mm vs.2.012±0.374 mm;p=0.003)and the induced alveolar bone defects gradually resolved again over time.Conclusions:The proposed rat model of periodontitis is well characterized and replicates human disease by sustaining colonization with viable periopathogens,leading to progressive disease with alveolar bone loss.The suggested model is straightforward,easy to establish and can be used reliably in preclinical studies.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key R&D Programs of China(2022YFF0710701,2022YFF0710702)Guangzhou Key Research and Development Program(202206010157)+2 种基金Guangzhou Joint Fund for Key Laboratory(202201020381)Medical Joint Fund of Jinan University(YXJC202204)Open Research Project of the Key Laboratory of Viral Pathogenesis and Infection Prevention and Control of the Ministry of Education(2023VPPC-R02).
文摘Background:The maturation of the immune system is critical during early life,as it involves the differentiation,maturation,and establishment of immune tolerance of immune cells.This process is influenced not only by genetic factors but also by en-vironmental factors,particularly the symbiotic microbiota.Bifidobacterium animalis subsp.lactis(BB-12),originally found in dairy products,is widely used in infant for-mula and dietary supplements.However,its role and mechanisms in immune develop-ment during early life remain unclear.Methods:Using GF mice as the experimental model,B.animalis subsp.lactis BB-12 was administered via gavage during early life.In the juvenile stage,changes in T-cell subsets in the spleen,thymus,and gut intraepithelial lymphocytes(IEL)were assessed using spectral flow cytometry.Additionally,targeted metabolomics analysis of trypto-phan metabolism and short-chain fatty acid pathways in colonic tissue was conducted to explore how B.animalis subsp.lactis BB-12 influences the immune system through gut microbiota metabolism.Results:BB-12 effectively modulates the gut immune microenvironment,leading to beneficial changes in T-cell subsets in key immune tissues such as the spleen,thymus,and gut IELs.Metabolomics analysis further supports these findings by showing that BB-12 intervention greatly increased the production of tryptophan derivatives and acetic acid in the colon of GF mice.Conclusion:The findings provide theoretical evidence for the role of B.animalis subsp.lactis in immune system development and support its application in dietary supple-ments,suggesting potential as a component for infant immune health and in prevent-ing immune-related diseases.
文摘1)Bifidobacterium longum subsp.iuvenis(Modesto et al.IJSEM.2023,73:6013;Type strain:NCC 5000 T=CCOS 2034 T=LMG 32752^(T))Etymology:iu’ve.nis.L.gen.masc./fem.n.iuvenis,of child,because the type strain was isolated from a 2 year old Bangladeshi child.长双歧杆菌幼儿亚种.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2023YFD1200101)the Earmarked Fund for Modern Agro-industry Technology Research System(Grant No.CARS-23)Science and Technology Innovation Program of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science(Grant No.CAAS-ASTIP-IVFCAAS).
文摘Bacterial soft rot(BSR)caused by Pectobacterium carotovorum subsp.brasiliense(Pcb)is a serious bacterial disease which negatively impact yield and quality in cucumber.However,the genetic mechanism of BSR resistance in cucumber has not been reported.Here,we investigated the BSR resistance of 119 cucumber core germplasm worldwide at the seedling stage and identified 26 accessions highly resistant to BSR.A total of 1642740 single-nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)were used to conduct GWAS,and five loci associated with BSR resistance were detected on four chromosomes:gBSR2.1,gBSR2.2,gBSR3.1,gBSR4.1 and gBSR5.1.Based on haplotype analysis,sequence polymorphisms,functional annotation and qRT-PCR analysis,six candidate genes were identified within the five loci.CsaV3_2G014450,CsaV3_2G014490,CsaV3_2G016000,CsaV3_3G000850,CsaV3_4G033150,and CsaV3_5G000390 each had nonsynonymous SNPs,and were significantly up-regulated in the resistant genotypes after inoculation.And CsaV3_5G000390 in the susceptible genotype was significantly up-regulated after inoculation.The identification of these candidate genes lays a foundation for understanding the genetic mechanism of BSR resistance in cucumber.Generally,our study mined genes associated with BSR resistance in cucumber seedlings and will assist the breeding of BSR-resistant cucumber cultivars.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32021005,32272332)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(JUSRP622020,JUSRP51501)+1 种基金the Program of Collaborative Innovation Centre of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu ProvincePostgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(KYCX22_2391)。
文摘Bifidobacterium longum subsp.infantis and Bifidobacterium adolescentis play important roles in the guts of infants and adolescents,respectively.In this study,using a neonatal rat model,we compared the protective effects of these 2 bifidobacterial species against Salmonella infection.The results demonstrated that B.longum subsp.infantis was more effective than B.adolescentis in alleviating the severity of infection in newborn rats exposed to Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium strain SL1344.B.longum subsp.infantis attenuated intestinal inflammation and mucosal damage induced by Salmonella infection,as well as protecting intestinal nerves and intestinal barrier function through TLR4/My D88 signalling.B.longum subsp.infantis also displayed the potential to modulate gut metabolites by promoting the biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids(arachidonic acid,eicosapentaenoic acid andα-linolenic acid)and purine metabolism(guanine,adenine,inosine and adenosine),thereby regulating metabolic disturbances.Additionally,the benefits of B.longum subsp.infantis were also observed in the liver,spleen and brain,improving nerve reflexes and suppressing hepatosplenomegaly.Overall,these findings provide novel insights into the prevention and treatment of gutrelated diseases in newborns,highlighting the potentially significant role of B.longum subsp.infantis in clinical applications.
基金supported by funding from the School of Dentistry,The University of Sydney.
文摘Background:Although widely used in periodontal research,rodents are naturally resistant to periodontitis.Conventional models,such as ligature-induced periodontitis,often fail to sustain defects due to spontaneous tissue regeneration after ligature removal.To address this,we refined a rat ligature-induced model of experimental periodontitis to better mimic the chronic,progressive nature of human periodontitis.Methods:As a first step,following a split-mouth design,we compared the effectiveness of 3/0 silk thread and 0.008-inch orthodontic wire as ligature materials.Ligatures were applied around the left mandibular first molar for 6,10,and 14 days.Periodontal pocket irrigation was performed every second day using a suspension of P.gingivalis,P.intermedia,and S.gordonii.As a second step,we evaluated whether silk-ligature alone,without human periopathogens,would be sufficient to induce a stable and progressive periodontal lesion.For that purpose,a silk ligature was removed on day 14,and the bone defect dynamics were monitored at 14-,21-,and 28-days post-removal using micro-CT.Results:Both wire and silk ligatures,in combination with bacterial irrigation,effectively induced rapid interproximal alveolar bone loss.However,silk ligature only,without periodontopathogen colonization,resulted in significantly lower bone loss(1.076±0.22 mm vs.2.012±0.374 mm;p=0.003)and the induced alveolar bone defects gradually resolved again over time.Conclusions:The proposed rat model of periodontitis is well characterized and replicates human disease by sustaining colonization with viable periopathogens,leading to progressive disease with alveolar bone loss.The suggested model is straightforward,easy to establish and can be used reliably in preclinical studies.
