The antagonistic activity of the synbiotic containing Lactobacillus acidophilus and pineapple residue FOS against pathogenic bacteria / A atividade antagônica do simbiótico contendo Lactobacillus acidophilus e resíduo de abacaxi FOS contra bactérias patogênicas

Fructooligosaccharide is used widely in many foods and pharmaceutical industries and produced by using different ways such as extracting it from plants or producing it by using plants and microorganisms' enzymes. In a previous study, we extracted Fructosyltransferase (Ftase) enzyme from pineapple residue and produced FOS. In this study, we measured the antagonistic activity of two synbiotics, the first synbiotic containing Lactobacillus acidophilus and the produced FOS, the second synbiotic containing Lactobacillus acidophilus and standard FOS, against pathogenic bacteria (P. aeruginosa, E. coli, S. aureus and B cereus). The results showed that the antagonistic activity of both synbiotic types was very close, as there were no significant differences between them except in the antagonistic activity against S. aureus, there was a significant difference between the synbiotic containing the standard FOS, which was the highest in its antagonistic activity compared to the synbiotic containing the produced FOS in this study. The activity of the fructooligosaccharide (FOS) extracted from pineapple residue was evident in enhancing the activity of the probiotic bacteria (L. acidophilus), which had a major role in the production of acids and compounds that inhibited the pathogenic bacteria. The diameters of inhibition areas in the current study ranged between 19.33-28 mm, and E. coli was more susceptible to inhibition, followed by S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, and B. cereus, respectively.

O fruto-oligossacarídeo (FOS) é amplamente utilizado em muitos alimentos e indústrias farmacêuticas, e é produzido por meio de diferentes maneiras, como extraí-lo de plantas ou produzi-lo usando enzimas de plantas e microrganismos. Em um estudo anterior, extraímos a enzima frutosiltransferase (Ftase) do resíduo de abacaxi e produzimos FOS. Neste estudo, medimos a atividade antagônica de dois simbióticos: o primeiro simbiótico contendo Lactobacillus acidophilus e o FOS produzido, e o segundo simbiótico contendo Lactobacillus acidophilus e o FOS padrão, contra bactérias patogênicas (P. aeruginosa, E. coli, S. aureus e B. cereus). Os resultados mostraram que a atividade antagônica de ambos os tipos simbióticos foi muito próxima, pois não houve diferenças significativas entre eles, exceto na atividade antagônica contra S. aureus, em que houve uma diferença significativa entre o simbiótico contendo o FOS padrão, que foi o mais alto em sua atividade antagônica, em comparação com o simbiótico contendo o FOS produzido neste estudo. A atividade do fruto-oligossacarídeo (FOS) extraído do resíduo de abacaxi ficou evidente no aumento da atividade da bactéria probiótica (L. acidophilus), que teve papel importante na produção de ácidos e compostos inibidores das bactérias patogênicas. Os diâmetros das áreas de inibição no estudo atual variaram entre 19,33 e 28 mm, e E. coli foi mais suscetível à inibição, seguida por S. aureus, P. aeruginosa e B. cereus, respectivamente.

The antagonistic activity of the synbiotic containing Lactobacillus acidophilus and pineapple residue FOS against pathogenic bacteria

Abstract Fructooligosaccharide is used widely in many foods and pharmaceutical industries and produced by using different ways such as extracting it from plants or producing it by using plants and microorganisms enzymes. In a previous study, we extracted Fructosyltransferase (Ftase) enzyme from pineapple residue and produced FOS. In this study, we measured the antagonistic activity of two synbiotics, the first synbiotic containing Lactobacillus acidophilus and the produced FOS, the second synbiotic containing Lactobacillus acidophilus and standard FOS, against pathogenic bacteria (P. aeruginosa, E. coli, S. aureus and B cereus). The results showed that the antagonistic activity of both synbiotic types was very close, as there were no significant differences between them except in the antagonistic activity against S. aureus, there was a significant difference between the synbiotic containing the standard FOS, which was the highest in its antagonistic activity compared to the synbiotic containing the produced FOS in this study. The activity of the fructooligosaccharide (FOS) extracted from pineapple residue was evident in enhancing the activity of the probiotic bacteria (L. acidophilus), which had a major role in the production of acids and compounds that inhibited the pathogenic bacteria. The diameters of inhibition areas in the current study ranged between 19.33-28 mm, and E. coli was more susceptible to inhibition, followed by S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, and B. cereus, respectively.

Resumo O fruto-oligossacarídeo (FOS) é amplamente utilizado em muitos alimentos e indústrias farmacêuticas, e é produzido por meio de diferentes maneiras, como extraí-lo de plantas ou produzi-lo usando enzimas de plantas e microrganismos. Em um estudo anterior, extraímos a enzima frutosiltransferase (Ftase) do resíduo de abacaxi e produzimos FOS. Neste estudo, medimos a atividade antagônica de dois simbióticos: o primeiro simbiótico contendo Lactobacillus acidophilus e o FOS produzido, e o segundo simbiótico contendo Lactobacillus acidophilus e o FOS padrão, contra bactérias patogênicas (P. aeruginosa, E. coli, S. aureus e B. cereus). Os resultados mostraram que a atividade antagônica de ambos os tipos simbióticos foi muito próxima, pois não houve diferenças significativas entre eles, exceto na atividade antagônica contra S. aureus, em que houve uma diferença significativa entre o simbiótico contendo o FOS padrão, que foi o mais alto em sua atividade antagônica, em comparação com o simbiótico contendo o FOS produzido neste estudo. A atividade do fruto-oligossacarídeo (FOS) extraído do resíduo de abacaxi ficou evidente no aumento da atividade da bactéria probiótica (L. acidophilus), que teve papel importante na produção de ácidos e compostos inibidores das bactérias patogênicas. Os diâmetros das áreas de inibição no estudo atual variaram entre 19,33 e 28 mm, e E. coli foi mais suscetível à inibição, seguida por S. aureus, P. aeruginosa e B. cereus, respectivamente.

Progress of breast milk oligosaccharides / 国际儿科学杂志

Human breast milk oligosaccharides are a kind of complex carbohydrates widely existing in human breast milk, which is the third major nutrient in human breast milk and is closely related to the growth and development of infants and some diseases.More than 200 different functional oligosaccharides have been identified for their role in regulating intestinal flora, regulating immunity and promoting brain development.This article reviews the structural composition, biological function, application and development trend of breast milk oligosaccharides, to provide reference for the application of oligosaccharides in functional food.

Pharmacokinetics,distribution,and excretion of sodium oligomannate,a recently approved anti-Alzheimer's disease drug in China / 药物分析学报

The National Medical Products Administration has authorized sodium oligomannate for treating mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease.In this study,an LC-MS/MS method was developed and validated to quantitate sodium oligomannate in different biomatrices.The plasma pharmacokinetics,tissue distri-bution,and excretion of sodium oligomannate in Sprague-Dawley rats and beagle dogs were system-atically investigated.Despite its complicated structural composition,the absorption,distribution,metabolism,and excretion profiles of the oligosaccharides in sodium oligomannate of different sizes and terminal derivatives were indiscriminate.Sodium oligomannate mainly crossed the gastrointestinal epithelium through paracellular transport following oral administration,with very low oral bioavail-ability in rats(0.6％-1.6％)and dogs(4.5％-9.3％).Absorbed sodium oligomannate mainly resided in circulating body fluids in free form with minimal distribution into erythrocytes and major tissues.So-dium oligomannate could penetrate the blood-cerebrospinal fluid(CSF)barrier of rats,showing a con-stant area under the concentration-time curve ratio(CSF/plasma)of approximately 5％.The cumulative urinary excretion of sodium oligomannate was commensurate with its oral bioavailability,supporting that excretion was predominantly renal,whereas no obvious biliary secretion was observed following a single oral dose to bile duct-cannulated rats.Moreover,only 33.7％(male)and 26.3％(female)of the oral dose were recovered in the rat excreta within 96 h following a single oral administration,suggesting that the intestinal flora may have ingested a portion of unabsorbed sodium oligomannate as a nutrient.

Efficacy and safety of Morinda officinalis oligosaccharide capsules for depressive disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Morinda officinalis oligosaccharide (MOO) capsules for depressive disorder. Methods: Eight electronic databases were searched for relevant studies from inception to April 19, 2020. Randomized controlled trials comparing MOO capsules with antidepressants were included. Data analysis was conducted using Review Manager 5.3 software. The risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool, and the quality of the studies was evaluated by two researchers using the Grading of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE) software. Results: Seven studies involving 1,384 participants were included in this study. The effect of MOO capsules for moderate depressive disorder was not different from that of antidepressants (risk ratio [RR] = 0.99, 95%CI 0.92-1.06). Regarding adverse events, no significant difference was found between MOO capsules and antidepressants (RR = 0.84, 95%CI 0.65-1.07). In addition, the quality of evidence related to these adverse events was rated as low. Conclusion: This systematic review suggests that the efficacy of MOO capsules in the treatment of mild to moderate depression is not inferior to that of conventional antidepressants, which may provide a new direction for clinical alternative selection of antidepressants. However, more high-quality research and detailed assessments are needed.

Establishment of enzymatic hydrolysis method of active Astragalus polysaccharides APS-Ⅱ and study on the immune activity of oligosaccharides after its degradation / 药学学报

italic>Astragalus polysaccharides are the main immunomodulatory substances in Astragali Radix. The structure of polysaccharides is difficult to accurately determine, which limits the in-depth study of the molecular mechanism of Astragalus polysaccharides in vivo. "Polysaccharide receptor theory" believes that there are one or more oligosaccharide fragment "active centers" in immunologically active polysaccharide molecules. Therefore, the degradation of Astragalus polysaccharides into oligosaccharides and the study of the active centers of polysaccharides at the oligosaccharide level provide new ideas in the study of the structure and mechanism of Astragalus polysaccharides. This article adopts endo-α-1,4-glucanase enzymatic hydrolysis, and determines the best degradation conditions through single factor test and orthogonal test to degrade the immunologically active polysaccharide APS-Ⅱ (10 kDa component) into oligomers with different degrees of polymerization. Then through the preparation of polyacrylamide gel chromatography and specific immune and non-specific immune cell tests, the immune activity screening of different oligosaccharide components is carried out. The animal welfare and the experimental process in this study follow the requirements of the Animal Ethics Committee of Shanxi University. The results showed that compared with the immunologically active polysaccharide APS-Ⅱ, different oligosaccharide components have obvious differences in different immunological activities. This paper studies the different immunological activities of Astragalus polysaccharides at the level of oligosaccharides, laying a foundation for further elucidating the structure and function of Astragalus polysaccharides, enriching the theory of polysaccharide receptors, and providing new ideas for the development of Astragalus polysaccharides.

Effect of oligomeric grape seed proanthocyanidins on DSS-induced ulcerative colitis in mice and its mechanism / 中草药

Objective: To investigate the effect of oligosaccharide grape seed proanthocyanins (GSPE) on dextran sulphate sodium salt (DSS)-induced ulcerative colitis (UC) in mice and its mechanisms. Methods: SPF-class C57 mice were randomly divided into normal group, model group, positive group (sulfasalazine group), and GSPE groups (125, 250, 500 mg/kg). The normal group was given pure water, and the other groups were free to drink 3% DSS aqueous solution for 7 d to induce the model of UC in mice. The changes of body weight, hematochezia and stool type were recorded every day. After seven days of treatment, blood, colons and spleens were collected, and the length of the colon and the weight of the spleen were recorded. HE staining was used to evaluate the pathological changes of colonic mucosa in mice. The expression of interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and tumor necrosis factor TNF-α in serum and colon tissues and the levels of NO, MDA, and SOD were detected by ELISA. The changes of HO-1, NF-κB, and Nrf2 in colonic epithelial cells were analyzed by immunohistochemistry. Results: Compared with the model group, the body weight of mice in GSPE groups (250, 500 mg/kg) decreased relatively slowly, and the symptoms of diarrhea and hematochezia were improved significantly. The content of IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, NO, and MDA in serum and colon tissues was much lower in the administration groups than those in the model group, while the content of SOD was significantly higher (P < 0.01). The pathological tissue analysis showed that the pathological damage of colonic mucosa in the high dose group of GSPE was obviously decreased. Immunohistochemical analysis showed that GSPE groups significantly decreased the expression of NF-κB and increased the expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 (P < 0.01). Conclusion: GSPE could effectively improve the symptoms of UC induced by DSS, and regulate the expression of oxidative stress-related proteins Nrf2, HO-1 and inflammatory pathway protein NF-κB, and then affect the changes of oxidative stress indicators SOD, MDA and inflammatory factors. Therefore, GSPE plays an important role in the treatment and prevention of UC.

Preparation and bioactivity of chitosan oligosaccharide: research advances / 国际药学研究杂志

Chitosan oligosaccharide(COS)is the N-acetyl-D-glucosamine and D-glucosamine oligomer linked to β(1→4)glycoside bond, which is an amino oligosaccharide with positive charge. GOS can be prepared via the deacetylation and hydrolysis of chitin from the exoskeleton of arthropod and insect and the cell wall of fungi. GOS is soluble in water, not cytotoxic, easy to be absorbed through intestinal tract, and mainly excreted from urine. COS and its derivatives have been known to have a variety of biological activities, including the anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, neuroprotective and antioxidant activities. This paper reviews the research progress in the preparation method, pharmacokinetics, bioactivity and the safety of GOS in recent years, hoping to provide a reference for related future researches.

Progress in oligosaccharide extraction, separation and structural analysis by mass spectrometry / 药学学报

Oligosaccharides play important roles in many biological processes and have great medicinal potential. The structure-activity study of oligosaccharides is complicated by the diversity and complexity of their structures. This review summarizes the state of oligosaccharide structural analysis in recent years. The ionization methods and dissociation rule of acid oligosaccharides, neutral oligosaccharides and glycopeptides in mass spectrometry are discussed and the methods of extraction and purification of oligosaccharides, the suitable mass spectrometry models for different types of oligosaccharides, and the advantages and disadvantages of different mass spectrometry models are introduced. We believe that this review will be helpful for the further investigation of these important biological substances.

Research progress and secondary development ideas of Astragali Radix polysaccharides for injection / 中国中药杂志

Astragali Radix( AR) polysaccharide for injection( Guoyao Zhunzi Z20040086) is a traditional Chinese medicine for intravenous powder injection developed by Shanxi Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine in early 1990 s by taking advantage of AR resources in Shanxi province. The effective parts of AR polysaccharides were obtained by advanced technology. The hemogram of patients with radiotherapy and chemotherapy showed alleviations in clinic. However,due to the technical bottleneck in separation of the complex polysaccharides mixture and the difficulties in accurate measurement of the polysaccharide structures,the pharmacodynamic mechanism of the drug remained unclear,and the side effect was hard to control. In recent years,the theoretical studies for polysaccharide receptors have indicated that when polysaccharides bound to protein receptors,only the oligosaccharide fragments of the polysaccharide molecule bound to the receptors,and one or more active sites of oligosaccharide fragments may existed in the polysaccharide molecule.Therefore,the active center of polysaccharides can be studied based on the level of oligosaccharides through degradation of the polysaccharides,which provided a new strategy for breaking through the bottleneck in polysaccharide structure determination. Therefore,this paper reviews the current status of studies for AR polysaccharides for injection,the polysaccharide receptors theory and successful cases,in order to propose the secondary development ideas of AR polysaccharides for injection. The study results will lay a material foundation for the development of new drugs of polysaccharides from traditional Chinese medicine,and provide a basis for the resolution of international difficulties in quality control of polysaccharide drugs and molecular models,so as to further study of glycobiology,and enrich the polysaccharide receptors theory.

Construction of engineered Streptococcus zooepidemicus for the production of hyaluronic acid ligosaccharide / 生物工程学报

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is widely used in many fields, such as medicine, cosmetics and food. The bioactivity of HA depends on its molecular weight (Mw). Owing to the important physiological activities and special physiological functions, HA oligosaccharides have important application prospects in medicine fields. Streptococcus zooepidemicus has wide applications in commercial production of HA, due to its short fermentation cycle and strong production intensity. In order to efficiently synthesize HA oligosaccharides and solve the dissolved oxygen in the fermentation process, in this study, we overexpressed HA synthase (HasA) and introduced and optimized the leech hyaluronidase LHAase in Streptococcus zooepidemicus WSH-24. As a result, HA oligosaccharides were efficiently produced with improved dissolved oxygen. After 24 h, HA oligosaccharides production intensity reached to 294.2 mg/(L·h), and the concentration accumulated to 0.97 g/L in flask cultures, which was 1.82 times of the wild strain. Impressively, HA oligosaccharides were increased to 7.06 g/L in 3 L fermentor. The constructed Streptococcus zooepidemicus strain for producing HA oligosaccharides would have broad application prospects.

The Role of Two Human Milk Oligosaccharides, 2′-Fucosyllactose and Lacto-N-Neotetraose, in Infant Nutrition / 대한소아소화기영양학회지

Human breast milk contains numerous biomolecules. Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are the third most abundant component of breast milk, after lactose and lipids. Amongst the synthetized HMOs, 2′-fucosyllactose (2′-FL) and lacto-N-neotetraose (LNnT) are widely studied and are considered safe for infant nutrition. Several studies have reported the health benefits of HMOs, which include modulation of the intestinal microbiota, anti-adhesive effect against pathogens, modulation of the intestinal epithelial cell response, and development of the immune system. The amount and diversity of HMOs are determined by the genetic background of the mothers (HMO secretors or non-secretors). The non-secretor mothers secrete lower HMOs than secretor mothers. The breastfed infants of secretor mothers gain more health benefit than those of non-secretor mothers. In conclusion, supplementation of infant formula with 2′-FL and LNnT is a promising innovation for infant nutrition.

Efecto prebiótico de los Arabinoxilanos y los Arabinoxilo-Oligosacáridos y su relación con la promoción de la buena salud / Prebiotic effect of Arabinoxylans and Arabinoxylan-Oligosaccharides and the relationship with good health promotion

RESUMEN Los arabinoxilanos son polisacáridos presentes en los granos de los cereales, y como tales, forman parte de la fibra dietética consumida por humanos y animales. La hidrólisis química o enzimática de los arabinoxilanos produce arabinoxilo-oligosacáridos, los cuales pueden estar ramificados o no, con arabinosa. El objetivo de este trabajo fue exponer el uso potencial de los arabinoxilanos y arabinoxilo-oligosacáridos, como prebióticos, y el efecto de su consumo en la promoción de la buena salud, al estimular selectivamente el crecimiento y actividad metabólica de la microbiótica colónica benéfica. La información generada indica que los arabinoxilanos y arabinoxilo-oligosacáridos actúan modificando la microbiota de manera selectiva, y estimulan la respuesta biológica, favoreciendo la buena salud del hospedero, por su efecto antiobesogénico, regulador de la glucosa, antioxidante, anticancerígeno e inmunomodulador, con resultados similares o mejores en relación a prebióticos reconocidos. No obstante, es necesario ampliar el conocimiento que se tiene de ellos para sustentar su aplicación en la industria alimentaria, farmacéutica o biomédica.

ABSTRACT Arabinoxylans are polysaccharides present in grains and as such, are part of dietary fiber intake in humans and animals. Enzymatic or chemical hydrolysis of arabinoxylans produces arabinoxilo-oligosaccharides, which can be branched or unbranched with arabinose. The objective of this work was to describe the potential use of arabinoxylans and arabinoxylan-oligosaccharides as prebiotics to promote good health, by selective enhancement of beneficial colonic microbiota growth and metabolic activity. The information generated indicates that arabinoxylans and arabinoxylan-oligosaccharides act by modifying the microbiota selectively and stimulate the biological response favoring good health in the host, by antio-obesity effect, glucose regulator, antioxidant, anticancer, immunomodulator, with similar or better results than recognized prebiotics. However, it is necessary to expand the knowledge we have about arabinoxylans in order to support their application in the food, pharmaceutical, and biomedical industry.

Research Overview of Biological Activity and Chemical Reactions in Process of Oligosaccharides of TCM / 中国中医药信息杂志

The origin and distribution of oligosaccharides of TCM are extensive, and its special biological activity and chemical properties have great potential in health preserving and disease prevention and treatment. The researches about its components are increasing, and its research and application are expanded. Oligosaccharides of TCM can be obtained by natural extraction, degradation and artificial synthesis. Among them, the natural extraction method is the most suitable for chromatography. The oligosaccharides of TCM have different groups and connections, and the structure is complex, with different chemical reactions in the process. This article reviewed the research overview of oligosaccharides of TCM from the aspects of separation, biological activity and chemical reactions in the process.

Rapid Identification of Oligosaccharide Isomers by Electron Capture Dissociation in Combination with Metal Ions / 分析化学

Oligosaccharide isomers were distinguished by electron capture dissociation Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry ( ECD-FT-ICR-MS ) in combination with utiliZing alkali, alkaline earth, and transition metals ( Na+, Ca2+, Ba2+, Mg2+, Mn2+ and Co2+) as charge carriers in electrospray.Maltoheptaose, mannohexaose and laminarihexaose were taken as examples to investigate influence of metal ions on the extent of oligosaccharide fragmentation.The same types of fragmentation ions ( 0,2 A and 2,4 A) were obtained for barium- and calcium-adducted maltoheptaose.Mg2+ and Mn2+ had the similar influence ( 0,2 A, 2,4 A and 2,5 A ).Three cross-ring cleavage ions ( 1,4 A, 2,4 A and 2,5 A ) were generated in the spectrum of cobalt-associated maltoheptaose.But in the case of doping Na+into maltoheptaose, only 0,2 A ion was detected.It was found that the signals in the spectra of mannohexaose and laminarihexaose were worse than that in the spectrum of maltoheptaose, probably resulting from different numbers of adducted metal ions.The isomers, mannohexaose and laminarihexaose could be distinguished by ECD-MS in conjunction with the addition of Ca2+, Mg2+ or Co2+.The addition of Ca2+ was the best choice for analysis of oligosaccharides.

Effects of Oligosaccharide Esters of Polygala tenuifolia on the Injury of Human Neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y Cells Induced by Aβ25-35 Fragment / 中国药学杂志

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of oligosaccharide esters of Polygala tenuifolia on Aβ25-35 induced injury in SH-SY5Y cells and the relative mechanisms. METHODS: SH-SY5Y cells were cultured with Aβ25-35(25 μmol•L-1) for 24 h in the presence and absence of oligosaccharide esters component of Polygala tenuifolia. The cell viability was measured by MTT method; cell apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry; the LDH release, the SOD activity and MDA level were measured by biochemistry method; the Bcl-2 and Bax expression were determined by Western blotting. RESULTS: Oligosaccharide esters of Polygala tenuifolia could enhance the cell viability, decrease the apoptotic rate, the release of LDH and MDA level, and increase SOD activity. It also enhanced the expression of anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2 and decreased the expression of apoptotic protein Bax. CONCLUSION: Oligosaccharide esters of Polygala tenuifolia have neuroprotective effects against the Aβ25-35 induced injury in SH-SY5Y cells, which is related to its anti-oxidation and anti-apoptosis.

Short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides produced by enzymatic hydrolysis enhance the growth of probiotics isolated from cultured milk drinks

Aims@#Short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (scFOSs) are good prebiotics that enhance the growth of probiotic bacteria. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of scFOSs produced by levan hydrolysis using recombinant endo-levanase from B. lehensis G1 on the growth of probiotics isolated from commercially cultured milk drinks. @*Methodology and results@#Two probiotic bacteria, Lactobacillus casei and L. rhamnosus, were isolated from commercially cultured milk drinks. ScFOSs were produced by levan hydrolysis using recombinant endo-levanase from B. lehensis G1. The scFOS and levan (control) were added independently to the growth medium, and the growth rates of the probiotic bacteria were determined. Results showed that the growth rate of L. casei decreased in the presence of levan compared with the control medium but increased by approximately 20% when supplemented with scFOS produced by Levblg1-N28S. Similarly, the growth rate of L. rhamnosus increased by approximately 20% when supplemented with scFOS produced by Levblg1 and Levblg1-N28S. @*Conclusion, significance and impact of study@#The scFOSs produced by the enzymatic hydrolysis of levan using a recombinant endo-levanase from B. lehensis G1 have significant potential as prebiotics because they were able to promote the growth of the probiotic bacteria.

Rapidly identify oligosaccharides in Morinda officinalis by UPLC-Q-TOF-MSE / 中国中药杂志

In this paper, an approach was applied for separation and identification of oligosaccharides in Morinda officinalis How by Ultra performance liquid chromatography/quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS) with collision energy. The separation was carried out on an ACQUITY UPLC BEH Amide C₁₈(2.1mm×100 mm，1.7 μm) with gradient elution using acetonitrile(A) and water(B) containing 0.1% ammonia as mobile phase at a flow rate of 0.2 mL·min⁻¹. The column temperature was maintained at 40 °C. The information of accurate mass and characteristic fragment ion were acquired by MSE in ESI negative mode in low and high collision energy. The chemical structures and formula of oligosaccharides were obtained and identified by the software of UNIFI and Masslynx 4.1 based on the accurate mass, fragment ions, neutral losses, mass error, reference substance, isotope information, the intensity of fragments, and retention time. A total of 19 inulin oligosaccharide structures were identified including D(+)-sucrose, 1-kestose, nystose, 1F-fructofuranosyl nystose and other inulin oligosaccharides (DP 5-18). This research provided important information about the inulin oligosaccharides in M. officinalis. The results would provide scientific basis for innovative utilization of M. officinalis.

A highly active GH11 xylanase from Penicillium sp. L1 with potential applications in xylo-oligosaccharide production / 生物工程学报

Xylanase is a high-profile glycoside hydrolase with applications in brewing, feed, pharmacy and bioenergy industries, but most of xylanases are in active below 30 ℃. In order to obtain low temperature active xylanase, a xylanase gene, XYN11A, was cloned from Penicillium sp. L1 and expressed in Pichia pastoris GS115. After purification and enzyme assay, optimal pH and temperature were determined to be 3.5 to 4.0 and 55 ℃. This enzyme was stable at acid and neutral condition (pH 1.0 to 7.0) or under the treatment of 40 ℃ for 1 hour. This xylanase displayed strong resistance to all tested ions and chemicals. Noteworthily, XYN11A maintained a higher activity of 6 700 U/mg than a lot of GH11 xylanase, and demonstrated higher activity (24% to 58%) at lower temperature from 20 to 40 ℃. After beechwood xylan hydrolysis for 16 h, the hydrolysates consisted mainly of xylobiose, xylotriose and xylotetraose and barely of xylose, thus XYN11A could be used for the production of prebiotic xylooligosaccharide. Possessing the features of acidophilic, highly active at lower temperature and oligosaccharide production, XYN11A demonstrated great potential in food and feed industrials.

A Synbiotic Infant Formula with High Magnesium Content Improves Constipation and Quality of Life / 대한소아소화기영양학회지

PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy of synbiotic formula with partial whey hydrolysate and high magnesium content in infants presenting with functional constipation. METHODS: Sixty-five infants with functional constipation were included. Forty infants were treated during one month with parental reassurance and the intervention formula and were compared to a control group of 25 infants treated with parental reassurance only. Parents completed a quality of life (QoL) questionnaire at baseline and during the last week of the study. RESULTS: At inclusion, stool characteristics and QoL were similar in both groups. The control group was slightly older than the intervention group (7.5±3.9 vs. 6.2±3.6 weeks). At onset, stool composition was “hard and tight” (Bristol stool scale 1 and 2) in all infants. After one month, stool composition remained unchanged in the control group except in two infants that developed “creamy” stools (Bristol stool scale type 3 and 4). In the intervention group, stools remained “hard and tight” in 27.5%, and became “creamy” in 47.5%, “loose” (Bristol stool scale type 5) in 22.5% and “watery” (Bristol stool type 6 and 7) in 2.5%. The benefit of the intervention formula was estimated to be “very important” in 70%. The median scores for QoL improved significantly in the intervention group for all parameters and for one in the control group. CONCLUSION: The intervention formula significantly improved functional constipation resulting in a better QoL of the parents and infants.