Regulation of immune response at intestinal and peripheral sites by probiotics

The gut associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) should protect intestinal mucosa against pathogens, but also avoid hypersensitivity reactions to food proteins, normal bacterial flora and other environmental macromolecules. The interaction between epithelial cells and microflora is fundamental to establish gut mucosal barrier and GALT development. The normal colonization of intestine by commensal bacteria is thus crucial for a correct development of mucosal immune system. Probiotic bacteria are normal inhabitants of microflora and may confer health benefits to the host. The modification of the intestinal microflora towards a healthier probiotics enriched microflora may generate beneficial mucosal immunomodulatory effects and may represent a new strategy to cure intestinal and allergic diseases. The health benefits may be specific for different probiotic strains. Ongoing research is providing new insights into the probiotic beneficial effects and related mechanisms. This review represents an update of immunomodulatory activity of different probiotics and of the more accredited mechanisms underlying such activities. Presented at the Second Probiotic Conference, Košice, 15–19 September 2004, Slovakia.     

慢性腹泻患者肠道微生物群失调的调查及应用微生态学治疗的意义

本室对57例慢性腹泻患者肠道微生态的菌群变化作了初步探讨,现将结果与52例健康人的材料作了比较。实验中我们挑选肠道微生物群中具有代表性的需氧和厌氧菌10种做了定性和定量分析。健康人组10种细菌的检出率为94％～100％;病人组的检出率则为75％～96％。二组间“t”检验的结果:说明包括肠杆菌科,葡萄球菌,类杆菌、双歧杆菌、消化球菌和真杆菌属在内都表现有非常显著性差异(P<0.01),梭菌也有显著性差异(P<0.05)实验结果表明慢性腹泻患者的肠道微生物群发生了显著失调。本文从4个方面讨论了微生态失调发生的原因:1.慢性腹泻与肠道微生物群间的相互关系;2.慢性腹泻影响了肠道微生物群的生长、繁殖、以及它们的定植受阻;3.肠粘膜牯液丢失可使肠道微生物群发生紊乱;4.抗生素与肠道内微生物群的微生态失调有关。我们认为发生肠道微生物群失调时应尽快重建其间关系的平衡。治疗时不宜使用以抗生素为主的方案,而应尽可能地使用生物制剂,此外,还应减少肠道蠕动,避免肠粘膜粘液的大量排出。     

西藏灵菇奶对抗生素相关性腹泻小鼠肠道菌群的调整作用

目的研究用西藏灵菇对抗生素引起的肠道菌群失调及病理变化的调整作用.方法由林可霉素造成小鼠腹泻模型,并证实肠道菌群紊乱后,将其分成灵菇奶治疗组和自然恢复组,7 d后对每个组小鼠进行肠道菌群检测,同时取回肠末段组织标本用光镜及电镜观察黏膜结构的变化.结果抗生素模型组大多数小鼠肠道黏膜出现不同程度的损害,小鼠肠道的正常菌群及病理组织改变基本恢复正常.结论灵菇奶不仅对肠道菌群有调整作用,而且对肠黏膜的修复有一定作用.     

以供能比评价主食产品中马铃薯原料添加程度的指标构建研究

通过初步构建马铃薯供能比评价指标,比较以马铃薯供能比评价不同马铃薯原料添加程度的适用性,分析发现,马铃薯供能比与马铃薯质量占比之间差异最大可超过35%,二者间回归系数为0.958 4~0.999 9。以马铃薯供能比作为评价指标可较好地反映不同马铃薯原料对马铃薯主食产品的能量贡献程度,而不受其原料形态的影响。建议在马铃薯主食产品的生产、加工和市场监管等马铃薯主食产业各环节中,引入马铃薯供能比评价指标,用以对马铃薯主食产品中马铃薯原料添加程度的评价参考。     

白蚁肠道微生物研究方法概述

白蚁是木质纤维素的主要降解者,在森林生态系统碳氮循环过程中发挥着重要作用。白蚁肠道共生微生物主要包括原生生物、细菌、古菌和真菌。在白蚁对木质纤维素进行降解、发酵,从而产生乙酸、氢气和甲烷以及对氮的固定过程中,白蚁肠道共生微生物起着重要的作用。本文对白蚁肠道微生物的研究方法进行总结,概述了各种方法的优缺点,同时对肠道微生物的研究进展进行了总结,以期为白蚁肠道微生物的进一步研究和利用提供参考。     

The effect of "Solco" lactobacteria (Lactobacillus acidophilus) on the survival and microflora of mice with a Salmonella infection

The Solco lactobacterial strain L. acidophilus Lat 11/83 has been used for the normalization of intestinal microflora in experimental post-infectious intestinal dysbacteriosis in mice. The results of experiments indicate that the intragastric administration of live Solco lactobacteria contributes to an increase in the survival rate of infected animals and the normalization of their gastrointestinal microflora. This strain may be used as a bacterial preparation for the regulation of intestinal microbiocenosis.     

肠道菌群对糖脂代谢影响的研究进展

目前越来越多的研究成果表明被誉为人类"第二基因组"的肠道菌群能够影响糖脂代谢,进而调节相应疾病。本文就肠道菌群的分布、种类、影响因素进行大体介绍,主要对肠道菌群与糖脂代谢疾病联系和肠道菌群调节糖脂代谢过程中可能存在的作用机理进行综述,希望能够对糖脂代谢疾病的临床诊治带来裨益,为在此领域上的研究者提供参考价值。     

消化道肿瘤术后肠道菌群失调的诊治

目的 :探讨消化道肿瘤术后肠道菌群失调的诊断与治疗。方法 :收集 10 4例消化道肿瘤患者 ,并分别给以常规补液、肠内营养及肠外营养。结果 :17例患者术后发生腹泻 ,肠内营养组无术后肠道菌群失调(P<0 .0 5 ) ,常规补液组及肠外营养组肠道菌群失调症患者 14例 ,给以双歧杆菌制剂等治疗菌群失调 ,症状得以改善。结论 :肠内营养有防治肠道菌群失调的作用 ,双歧杆菌等微生态制剂可用于治疗消化道肿瘤术后肠道菌群失调。     

肠道菌群及内毒素在多器官功能不全综合征时的变化

目的　探讨肠道菌群及内毒素在多器官功能不全综合征( MODS)时的变化。方法　取SD大鼠,腹腔注射无菌酵母多糖A制备MODS模型,检测大鼠肠道菌群、外周血和门静脉血中的内毒素以及肠道游离内毒素含量,并进行定量分析。结果　模型组大鼠肠道专性厌氧菌的数量明显减少,革兰阴性杆菌和双歧杆菌的比例倒置,内毒素含量明显增加,与对照组比差异有显著性( P<0 .0 5 )。结论　MODS时肠道细菌微生态发生明显改变,肠道内毒素池与肠道革兰阴性杆菌的变化密切相关     

Morphological and physiological characteristics of bacteria inhabiting the intestinal mucosa of pike (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Esox lucius</Emphasis> L.)

Predominance of gram-negative bacteria belong ing to the class Gammaproteobacteria on the intestinal mucosa of pike was determined. The morphophysiological features of the isolated microorganisms suggest that they belong to symbiotic intestinal microflora. The morphological characteristics of the intestinal symbiotic microflora of pike include the formation of the capsule, pseudovacuoles, and spheroplastic forms of cells. The bacteria that were found can produce hydrolytic enzymes and possess persistence properties. The morphophysiological features that were found contribute to the adaptation of bacteria to environmental conditions and indicate that the intestinal microflora offish is autochthonous.     

The use of a rat-derived microflora for providing colonization resistance in SPF rats

To obtain a suitable species-specific microflora for a new rat SPF-unit, germ-free WAG/Rij rats were associated with a flora derived originally from selectively decontaminated Cpb: WU (Wistar) rats. Caecal and ileal contents of these rats had been cultured anaerobically (37 degrees C) for 7 days and harvested. This cultured flora was given to germ-free Cpb: SE (Swiss) mice, which were kept in an isolator system and acted as a source of the flora to associate germ-free Wag/Rij rats. In these associated rats, several parameters indicative of the 'quality' of the intestinal microflora were investigated and compared to those in rats with a mouse derived anaerobic microflora. Parameters included relative caecal weight, colonization resistance and the concentration of faecal bile acids. The cultured rat-derived microflora normalized the observed intestinal parameters better than the mouse derived microflora, and provided better colonization resistance. We conclude that culturing of intestinal contents of selectively decontaminated animals can be a useful way to obtain a species-specific donor-microflora which can be used to start new SPF units.     

Metabolism of 6-nitrochrysene by intestinal microflora

Since bacterial nitroreduction may play a critical role in the activation of nitropolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, we have used batch and semicontinuous culture systems to determine the ability of intestinal microflora to metabolize the carcinogen 6-nitrochrysene (6-NC). 6-NC was metabolized by the intestinal microflora present in the semicontinuous culture system to 6-aminochrysene (6-AC), N-formyl-6-aminochrysene (6-FAC), and 6-nitrosochrysene (6-NOC). These metabolites were isolated and identified by high-performance liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and UV-visible spectrophotometry and compared with authentic compounds. Almost all of the 6-NC was metabolized after 10 days. Nitroreduction of 6-NC to 6-AC was rapid; the 6-AC concentration reached a maximum at 48 h. The ratio of the formation of 6-AC to 6-FAC to 6-NOC at 48 h was 93.4:6.3:0.3. Interestingly, compared with results in the semicontinuous culture system, the only metabolite detected in the batch studies was 6-AC. The rate of nitroreduction differed among human, rat, and mouse intestinal microflora, with human intestinal microflora metabolizing 6-NC to the greatest extent. Since 6-AC has been shown to be carcinogenic in mice and since nitroso derivatives of other nitropolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are biologically active, our results suggest that the intestinal microflora has the enzymatic capacity to generate genotoxic compounds and may play an important role in the carcinogenicity of 6-NC.     

The effect of fermented-milk bifidumbacterin on the intestinal microflora of test pilots]

Bacteriological study of intestinal microflora in test pilots, regularly exposed to excessive physical, as well as nervous and emotional strain, has revealed changes in the composition of their intestinal microflora. Correction of microflora by means of bifidumbacterin, a curative lactic fermentation alimentary product, was carried out. Rapid and effective restoration of intestinal microflora and improvement of the general state of patients were noted, which made it possible to recommend this product as a prophylactic remedy for subjects at risk of development of dysbiotic disturbances.     

Metabolism of 6-nitrochrysene by intestinal microflora.

Since bacterial nitroreduction may play a critical role in the activation of nitropolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, we have used batch and semicontinuous culture systems to determine the ability of intestinal microflora to metabolize the carcinogen 6-nitrochrysene (6-NC). 6-NC was metabolized by the intestinal microflora present in the semicontinuous culture system to 6-aminochrysene (6-AC), N-formyl-6-aminochrysene (6-FAC), and 6-nitrosochrysene (6-NOC). These metabolites were isolated and identified by high-performance liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and UV-visible spectrophotometry and compared with authentic compounds. Almost all of the 6-NC was metabolized after 10 days. Nitroreduction of 6-NC to 6-AC was rapid; the 6-AC concentration reached a maximum at 48 h. The ratio of the formation of 6-AC to 6-FAC to 6-NOC at 48 h was 93.4:6.3:0.3. Interestingly, compared with results in the semicontinuous culture system, the only metabolite detected in the batch studies was 6-AC. The rate of nitroreduction differed among human, rat, and mouse intestinal microflora, with human intestinal microflora metabolizing 6-NC to the greatest extent. Since 6-AC has been shown to be carcinogenic in mice and since nitroso derivatives of other nitropolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are biologically active, our results suggest that the intestinal microflora has the enzymatic capacity to generate genotoxic compounds and may play an important role in the carcinogenicity of 6-NC.     

扶正固本丸对小鼠肠道菌群的影响

本文报告应用扶正固本丸对小鼠肠道内与人类关系密切的主要菌群的影响。用大黄水煎液灌胃予小鼠,造成实验性脾虚模型,引起小鼠肠道内菌群紊乱,其中双歧杆菌,乳杆菌量均下降,与对照组相比有显著性差异。当服用扶正固本丸后,双歧杆菌、乳杆菌均上升至正常水平。本研究表明,扶正固本丸对小鼠肠道菌群失调具有一定的调整作用。     

大承气汤对MODS时肠道细菌微生态学影响的实验研究

目的探讨多器官功能不全综合征(MODS)大鼠肠道细菌微生态的变化及其与肠源性内毒素血症和细菌易位的关系,并观察大承气汤的影响。方法32只SD大鼠随机分成4组,对照组、模型组、大承气组和氨苄青霉素组。腹腔注射无菌酵母多糖A制备大鼠MODS模型。各组动物于造模后48 h无菌操作抽取外周静脉血和门静脉血进行内毒素含量测定;取肠系膜淋巴结进行细菌定量培养,取回肠和盲肠内容物进行肠腔内游离内毒素测定;取盲肠内容物进行肠道细菌微生态学分析。结果模型组外周血和门静脉血内毒素水平以及肠腔内游离内毒素含量均明显高于对照组(P<0.05);与对照组相比,模型组肠道菌群出现明显变化。肠球菌、肠杆菌数量明显增加,而双歧杆菌和乳酸杆菌数量出现显著下降,类杆菌数量亦出现明显下降(P<0.05)。模型组厌氧菌总数明显下降而需氧菌总数明显增加,同时厌氧菌总数/需氧菌总数的比值和B/E比值呈相应下降,发生倒置(P<0.05);正常对照组未发现肠道细菌向肠系膜淋巴结的易位,而模型组细菌易位阳性率是83.33%(P<0.05)。与模型组相比,大承气汤组上述各指标均出现明显变化(P<0.05);抗生素组作用不明显(P>0.05)。结论MODS时大鼠肠道细菌微生态出现明显变化,发生肠源性内毒素血症和细菌易位。大承气汤可以调整肠道菌群,恢复肠道微生态平衡,增加机体定植抗力,防治细菌易位和内毒素血症。     

鸡肠道菌群和短链脂肪酸相互关系的研究进展

肠道是动物机体重要的消化和营养吸收器官。肠道菌群决定肠道健康,进而影响机体健康。近来关于肠道菌群的研究越来越多,且肠道菌群酵解底物产生的短链脂肪酸也备受人们关注。短链脂肪酸主要包括乙酸、丙酸、丁酸等及其盐类。在对肠道功效方面,短链脂肪酸发挥着重要作用,如氧化供能、维持水电解质平衡、调节免疫、抗病原微生物及抗炎、调节肠道菌群平衡、改善肠道功能等。因此,本文根据近年来国内外相关研究报道,综述了鸡肠道不同种类、含量的菌群对短链脂肪酸来源和吸收的影响;不同种类、含量和制剂形态的短链脂肪酸对肠道菌群影响的研究进展,为更好地了解鸡肠道菌群和短链脂肪酸的相互关系和提高禽类养殖水平提供理论指导。     

Indigenous microflora associated with the tegument of Triaenophorus nodulosus (Cestoda) and the intestine of its pike host

Investigations of the indigenous microflora associated with the mucous intestines of fish and its cestode parasites have been for the first time carried out using the methods of transmission and scanning electron microscopy. New data on the bacterial biodiversity in the cestode and its fish host are obtained. Nanobacteria and spirochaetes are for the first time revealed in a fish host together with the previously known bacteria forming the intestinal microflora of fish. Spirochaetes were shown to be associated with the intestines of a pike host only, while nanobacteria cover abundantly the surface of the apical parts of the intestinal microvilli and the apical parts of the microtriches in the cestode tegument. The similarity of the bacterial floras associated with the apical surface of the parasite tegument and the intestine of the host should be noted. At the same time, deeper bacterial communities represented by obligate symbionts are specific. Thus, there is a normal indigenous microflora in cestodes, associated with the tegumental surface. This symbiotic microflora has specific morphological features and provides the balance of relations in the parasite-host system.     

维吾尔族结肠癌患者肠道菌群的分布情况研究

目的:检测新疆维吾尔族结肠癌人群肠道菌群结构,探讨维吾尔族结肠癌患者肠道菌群结构差异,以求找到肠内与结肠癌有关系的菌群。方法:使用16Sr DNA-PCR-DGGE技术对维吾尔族结肠癌患者肠道菌群分布情况制作肠道菌群指纹图谱,从图谱中的条带进行切胶回收、进行克隆、测序,与Genebank数据库提供的序列进行比对做树状图分析,对新疆维吾尔族结肠癌患者肠道细菌种群多样性进行探讨。结果:通过实验得到了维吾尔族结肠癌患者肠道菌群结构特征的DNA指纹图谱、基因序列及树状图。测序结果显示,维吾尔族结肠癌患者肠道菌群中主要分布乳酸杆菌属,拟杆菌属和梭杆菌属以及很多差异性细菌的分布情况。从维吾尔族结肠癌患者肠道菌群的分布情况来看,优势菌乳酸杆菌量甚少,拟杆菌属,梭杆菌属数量较多。结论:肠道乳酸杆菌优势菌量的减少及拟杆菌属,梭杆菌属比例的改变可能与结肠癌患者发病有一定的关系。     

The effect of enterococci on normalizing the intestinal microflora in experimental dysbacteriosis

The normal microflora of the intestine produces essential influence on the vital activity of the host. The exposure of the body to the action of different unfavorable factors (roentgen radiation, the administration of antibiotics, Salmonella infection, etc) results in changes in the normal microflora of the gastrointestinal tract. This work was aimed at the study of the influence of Streptococcus faecium YDC-48 on the intestinal microflora of mice in experimental (chemotherapeutic, postirradiation) dysbacteriosis and Salmonella infection. The effect of the oral administration of S. faecium YDC-48 on the correction of the intestinal microflora of mice in cases of dysbacteriosis etiology was studied. The intragastric administration of S. faecium YDC-48 was found to induce an increase in the level of lactobacterin and a decrease in the number of opportunistic microorganisms in chemotherapeutic and postirradiation dysbacteriosis. The oral administration of S. faecium YDC-48 decreased the manifestations of intestinal dysbacteriosis in experimental Salmonella infection. The possibility of developing a preparation on the basis of S. faecium YDC-48, a representative of normal intestinal microflora, is discussed.