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Digestive tract microbiota in healthy volunteers
Zilberstein, Bruno; Quintanilha, Alina G; Santos, Manoel A A; Pajecki, Denis; Moura, Eduardo G; Alves, Paulo Roberto Arruda; Maluf Filho, Fauze; Souza, João Ary Ubriaco de; Gama-Rodrigues, Joaquim.
  • Zilberstein, Bruno; São Paulo University. Medical School. Digestive Surgery Division. São Paulo. BR
  • Quintanilha, Alina G; São Paulo University. Medical School. Digestive Surgery Division. São Paulo. BR
  • Santos, Manoel A A; São Paulo University. Medical School. Digestive Surgery Division. São Paulo. BR
  • Pajecki, Denis; São Paulo University. Medical School. Digestive Surgery Division. São Paulo. BR
  • Moura, Eduardo G; São Paulo University. Medical School. Digestive Surgery Division. São Paulo. BR
  • Alves, Paulo Roberto Arruda; São Paulo University. Medical School. Digestive Surgery Division. São Paulo. BR
  • Maluf Filho, Fauze; São Paulo University. Medical School. Digestive Surgery Division. São Paulo. BR
  • Souza, João Ary Ubriaco de; São Paulo University. Medical School. Digestive Surgery Division. São Paulo. BR
  • Gama-Rodrigues, Joaquim; São Paulo University. Medical School. Digestive Surgery Division. São Paulo. BR
Clinics ; 62(1): 47-54, Feb. 2007. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-441825
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

The aim of this study was to standardize the methods of sample collection of mucus from the digestive tract and to determine the microbiota in healthy volunteers from Brazil, collecting samples from the mouth, esophagus, stomach, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, colon, and rectum.

METHODS:

Microbiota of selected healthy volunteers from the oral cavity (n=10), the esophagus (n=10), the upper digestive tract (n=20), and the lower digestive tract (n=24) were evaluated through distinct collection methods. Collection methods took into account the different sites, using basic scraping and swabbing techniques, stimulated saliva from the oral cavity, irrigation-aspiration with sterile catheters especially designed for the esophagus, a probe especially designed for upper digestive tract, and a special catheter for the lower digestive tract.

RESULTS:

(i) Mixed microbiota were identified in the oral cavity, predominantly Gram-positive aerobic and anaerobic cocci; (ii) transitional flora mainly in the esophagus; (iii) Veillonella sp, Lactobacillus sp, and Clostridium sp in the stomach and duodenum; (iv) in the jejunum and upper ileum, we observed Bacteroides sp, Proteus sp, and Staphylococcus sp, in addition to Veillonella sp; (v) in the colon, the presence of "nonpathogenic" anaerobic bacteria Veillonella sp (average 10(5) UFC) indicates the existence of a low oxidation-reduction potential environment, which suggests the possibility of adoption of these bacteria as biological markers of total digestive tract health.

CONCLUSIONS:

The collection methods were efficient in obtaining adequate samples from each segment of the total digestive tract to reveal the normal microbiota. These procedures are safe and easily reproducible for microbiological studies.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Padronizar os métodos de coleta do muco do trato digestivo e determinar a microbiota, em voluntários saudáveis no Brasil, coletando amostras da boca, esôfago, estômago, duodeno, jejunos e íleo, cólons e reto.

MÉTODOS:

A microbiota de voluntários saudáveis foi avaliada através de diferentes métodos de coleta cavidade oral (n=10 voluntários), do esôfago (n=10), do trato digestivo alto (n=20) e do trato digestivo baixo (n=24). Métodos de coleta foram adotados em cada sítio restrito, usando derramar saliva, técnica de esfregar a mucosa e saliva estimulada da cavidade oral, irrigação-aspiração, cateteres específicos designados para o esôfago, sonda especial para o trato digestivo alto e cateteres especiais para o trato digestivo baixo.

RESULTADOS:

Identificados (i) na cavidade oral, microbiota mista, predominando cocos aeróbios e anaeróbios Gram positivos; (ii) no esôfago, flora transitória; (iii) no estômago e duodeno, Veillonella sp, Lactobacillus sp and Clostridium sp; (iv) no jejuno e íleo proximal, Bacteróides sp, Proteus sp and Staphilococcus sp, além da Veillonella sp ; (v) no colon, foi revelada a presença "não patogênica" da bactéria anaeróbica Veillonella sp numa concentração média de 10(5) unidades formadoras de colônia, indicando um meio de baixo potencial de oxido-redução e a possibilidade de se conceituar esta bactéria como um marcador biológico do trato digestivo total em sadios.

CONCLUSÃO:

Estes métodos de coleta foram considerados eficientes para obtenção adequada de amostra em cada segmento do trato digestivo total para caracterizar a microbiota normal. Estes procedimentos são seguros e facilmente reprodutível para estudo microbiológico.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Specimen Handling / Bacteria, Anaerobic / Bacteria, Aerobic / Gastrointestinal Tract Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Clinics Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: São Paulo University/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Specimen Handling / Bacteria, Anaerobic / Bacteria, Aerobic / Gastrointestinal Tract Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Clinics Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: São Paulo University/BR