A γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) producing microorganism was isolated from Sun-Tae Jeotgal, a Korean traditional fermented seafood. Two thousand presumptive lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolates were screened for GABA production by thin layer chromatography. One isolate, T118, produced GABA profusely, and identified as Lactobacillus brevis. Growth of Lb. brevis T118 was examined during 120 h cultivation in MRS broth under different conditions. Lb. brevis T118 grew well at 30-37℃, initial pH of 4-7, and up to 5% NaCl (w/v). A gene, gadB, encoding glutamate decarboxylase (GAD) was cloned by PCR. gadC encoding a glutamate/GABA antiporter was cloned and gadC located immediately upstream of gadB, indicating gadCB operon structure. The operon structure was confirmed by reverse transcription (RT)-PCR. gadB was overexpressed in Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3) and recombinant GAD was purified. The size of recombinant GAD was 54.4 kDa by SDS-PAGE, which matched well with the calculated size from the nucleotide sequence.

Probiotics improve the immune system. However, the effects of its lactic acid bacteria on atopic dermatitis relief and inflammation improvement is not fully understood. Recently, one of the probiotics, Lactobacillus helveticus HY7801 (HY7801), was found to have an anti-inflammatory effect. In this study, we investigated the effects of HY7801 on atopic dermatitis-induced animal models. After four weeks of oral administration, the group treated with HY7801 showed amelioration of the atopic dermatitis compared to the group receiving placebo. In the HY7801 treated group, the epidermal hyper-proliferation and collagen deposition were inhibited compared to the placebo group, and the secretion amount of the inflammatory factors, such as TNF-α, IL-4 were reduced. In conclusion, these results suggest that HY7801 acts as a functional probiotic via amelioration of the atopic dermatitis such as a decrease of epidermal hyper-proliferation, and collagen deposition and anti-inflammatory effects.

1-Deoxynojirimycin (DNJ), an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, has been used to prevent or treat type 2 diabetes. Low amounts of DNJ are found in mulberry leaf; however, a methodology is necessary to enhance the DNJ content of mulberry leaf extract (MLE) since increasing the amounts of DNJ is required for the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes. In this study, the DNJ content of MLE was increased through the optimization of the conditions for MLE fermentation by Lactobacillus plantarum SG-053, using response surface methodology (RSM). By single factor testing, the optimal conditions were identified as an inoculum concentration of 1%(v/v), an MLE concentration of 3°Bx, and no agitation. Based on a Plackett-Burman design, the following factors were considered to majorly affect the DNJ content in the MLE fermentation product: the initial pH, fermentation temperature, and fermentation time. By response surface methodology, the optimal conditions for MLE fermentation was found to have an initial pH of 5.5, a fermentation temperature of 31.9oC, and a fermentation time of 34 h. Under these optimal fermentation conditions, the DNJ content in MLE increased 3.59 times, or from 23.85 to 85.54 μg/mL.

Recently, the prevalence of hyperlipidemia has been increasing, and consequently, the need to identify safe and effective treatments to control this chronic disease has also increased. The beneficial effects of probiotics have been revealed by several studies over the past few years, including their effects on hypertriglyceridemia. However, the mechanisms of action of probiotics are still unclear. The anti-obesity effects of Lactobacillus plantarum Q180 on lipid accumulation have already been demonstrated using an in vitro HepG2 cell model, and therefore, we investigated its efficacy and mechanism of action. Lipid accumulation was induced in HepG2 cells by palmitic acid treatment and then the cells were incubated with L. plantarum Q180 lysate or supernatant to investigate changes in lipid accumulation and expression of lipid metabolism-related genes. The results showed that the L. plantarum Q180-treated group exhibited significantly lower levels of lipid accumulation and mRNA expression of lipid synthesis- and adipogenesis-related genes than the palmitic acid-treated group did. These results indicate that L. plantarum Q180 may contribute to alleviating hypertriglyceridemia by inhibiting lipid synthesis.

Probiotics, such as Lactobacillus spp. and Bifidobacterium spp. are reported to have the multiple potential health benefits including blocking gastroenteric pathogens, reduce gut permeability, enhancing immune response and anti-viral effects. In this study, we explored whether LR211 and BL205, 206 exert on MCP-1 and IL-8 chemokines responses in rotavirus infected vero cells. And we investigated anti-rotaviral activity of Lactobacillus spp. and Bifidobacterium spp. isolated against rotavirus by plaque assay. As a results, all of them were not toxic to vero cells. Three probiotics, BL205, 206 and LR211, increased release of MCP-1 and IL-8 in Wa rotavirus infected vero cells compared to control. This anti-viral effects of LR211 and BL205, 206 can be explained that they modulate immune response by inducing MCP-1 and IL-8 chemokines.

According to the previous study, Lactobacillus pentosus A67 and L. plantarum subsp. plantarum C2 were isolated and screened. In this study, culture broths of strains A67 and C2 were performed various physiological activity assays including antimicrobial, antioxidant, cytotoxicity, cell proliferation activity. The remarkable anti-microbial activities using the culture broths of the two strains were showed by disc diffusion method, MIC tests. In the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) assays to verify antioxidant activity, culture broths of strains A67 and C2 significantly scavenged free radical maximum by 91.33% and 81.95% respectively compared with arbutin. Also, they showed equivalent activity same as 297.22 units and 255.56 units of SOD respectively. In RAW264.7 cells, culture broths of strain A67 and C2 showed no cytotoxicity. Moreover, they showed significant cell proliferative effects by 173.5% and 143.5% compared to control group respectively. Overall, this study showed that the culture broths of strain A67 and C2 had antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, which could synergically increase the physiological activities. And they had no cytotoxicity and cell proliferative effects. Therefore, it is expected that L. pentosus A67 and L. plantarum C2 could be applied to a wide variety of functional materials including food and medicine as new probiotics.

콩 가공 부산물인 콩 배아 이소플라본의 생체내 활성을 증가시키기 위하여 LA, LB, LP 등 3가지 유산균을 단독 또는 혼합하여 비배당체화 전환 효율을 증가시키고자 균주의 종류와 접종량, 발효시간에 따른 이소플라본 함량을 분석하였다. 그 결과 균주를 이용한 모든 발효에서 균주를 사용하지 않은 대조군에 비하여 높은 이소플라본 비배당체 전환을 보였고, 발효시간에 따른 비배당체 전환율은 24시간에서 급격히 증가하였고 이후에는 큰 변화는 보이지 않았다. 비배당체화 발효의 최적 균주는 LP균, 접종량은 5%, 발효시간은 24시간 이었다. 대조군의 이소플라본 배당체의 구성은 글리시틴>다이드진>제니스틴 순으로 가장 높은 함량을 나타내었고, 유산균을 접종하여 발효시켰을 때 배당체들은 감소하였고, 비배당체 함량이 증가하였으며, 다이드제인>글리시테인>제니스테인 순으로 45% 이상의 비배당체 전환율을 나타내었다. 특히, 대조군과 비교하여 유산균으로 발효시켰을 때 다이드진의 함량이 가장 크게 감소하였고, 다이드제인 함량이 가장 크게 증가하였다. 소야사포닌의 경우 발효에 의하여 Ab가 급격하게 감소하였고 Ba와 Bb가 증가하였다. 발효액은 pH 3에서 pH 6으로 증가함에 따라 이소플라본 비배당체 함량이 증가하였으며 특히, 다이드제인 함량이 많이 증가하였고, 소야사포닌 함량은 Ab 함량이 급격하게 감소하였고, Ba와 Bb 함량도 소량감소하는 등 발효액의 pH가 발효에 의한 이소플라본과 소야사포닌 함량 변화에 많은 영향을 미치는 중요한 요인중의 하나임을 알 수 있었고, LP균을 이용한 발효로 가공부산물인 콩 배아의 생리활성 증가 및 기능성소재화를 꾀할 수 있을 것 으로 생각된다.

Lactobacillus pentosus A67 and L. planarum subsp. plantarum C2 was tested the probiotics characterization such as acid, bile acid and antibiotics resistance. Isolates were isolated from the traditional Korean food, collected from traditional markets and homes in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province, and were selected the isolates A67 and C2, which were the most antibacterial to E. coli. According to the analysis of 16S rRNA base sequences, the results showed that L. pentosus ATCC 8041 (similarity 100%), and L. plantarum subsp. plantarum ATCC 14917 (similarity 100%). L. pentosus A67 showed a survival rate of about 98.35% and the L. plantarum C2 showed a survival rate of about 95.62% at pH 2.5, respectively. L. pentosus A67 showed a survival rate of about 94.56% and the L. plantarum C2 showed a survival rate of about 88.81% on the 0.3% bile salt, respectively. L. pentosus A67 and L. plantarum C2 were survived by antibiotics such as the quinolone, aminoglycoside, macrolide, glycopeptide, tetracycline, cephalosporin and phenicillin families. On basis of these results, L. pentosus A67 and L. plantarum C2 are the candidates for useful probiotics.

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) were isolated and analysed its fermentation ability in triticale powder at different moisture levels. Furthermore, the antibacterial activity of fermented silage extract against cattle pathogens was also studied. The isolated strains were P. pentosaceus (TC48) and L. brevis (TC50) that confirmed based on biochemical and 16srRNA sequences methods. Extract from LAB fermented silage showed higher antibacterial activity (inhibition zone diameters: 18~24.2 mm) against E. coli P. aeruoginosa, S. aureus and E. Fecalis than the non-inoculated silage extract. TC48 and TC52 strains exhibited high tolerance to artificial gastric, duodenal and intestinal fluids. In summary, lactic acid bacteria mediated fermentation of triticale silage extract showed great antibacterial activity with significant probiotic characteristics might be an effective and safe way to provide new strategies for reducing the incidence of pathogenic bacteria associated diseases in animals.

This study was conducted to investigate the fermentation characteristics and anti-obesity effects of Cheonnyuncho (Oputia Humifusa) fruit fermented with Lactobacillus plantarum SRCM 100320 (FC). The pH gradually decreased from 4.77 to 3.63 at 72 hours during fermentation. Counts of lactic acid bacteria, total polyphenol and flavonoid contents and DPPH scavenging activity were the highest at 48 hours during fermentation. Evaluation of the composition of polyphenols and flavonoids of FC fermented at 48 hours by HPLC revealed hyperoside (quercetin 3-galactoside), luteolin and kaempferol were the major components. The hyperoside content of FC was decreased, while the luteolin and kaempferol contents of FC were increased compared to unfermented Cheonnyuncho (NFC). Evaluation of the anti-obesity effects of FC in 3T3L-1 cells revealed that the accumulation of triglyceride was inhibited by about 27.3% in cells treated with FC at 150 μg/mL compared to NFC. These findings indicate FC has the potential for use as an anti-obesity material.

Coffee is a commonly consumed beverage that contains anti-inflammatory compounds such as caffeine, chlorogenic acid, cafestol, trigonelline, and kahweol. Lactobacillus plantarum is a lactic acid bacterium most frequently used in the fermentation of food products of plant origin. L. plantarum is able to degrade some food phenolic compounds and provide high value-added compounds such as powerful antioxidants or food additives approved as flavouring agents. In this study, we investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of coffee extract fermented by L. plantarum on RAW264.7 macrophages. In lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW264.7 cells, these coffee extracts exhibited antiinflammatory activities through the reduction of nitric oxide (NO) production and inducible NO synthase expression. Fermented coffee extracts significantly decreased the expression of inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin 1β, interleukin 6, and interferon γ. Cyclooxygenase-2, which is one of the key biomarkers for inflammation, was significantly suppressed. These results might be helpful for understanding the anti-inflammatory mechanism of fermented coffee extract on immune cells and, moreover, suggest that fermented coffee extract may be a beneficial anti-inflammatory agent.

본 연구에서는 김치로부터 분리된 L. brevis SM61을 생 화학적 특성과 16s rRNA 염기서열 분석을 통해 분리 및 동정하였으며, 흰점박이꽃무지 유충 열수추출물과 산양삼 분말을 L. brevis SM61을 이용하여 48시간동안 발효를 수행하여 발효물을 제조하였다. 그리고, 흰점박이꽃무지 유충 열수추출물과 L. brevis SM61을 사용한 발효물에 대해 농도에 따른 세포 독성은 없는 것으로 판단되었다. 그리고, 흰점박이꽃무지 유충 열수추출물과 L. brevis SM61을 사용한 발효물에 대해 발효 시간에 따른 폴리페놀 함량을 분석한 결과 발효 초기에는 약 1.49 μg/mL 비해 48시간 이후 약 5.09 μg/mL 수준으로 증가하였다. 또한, 항산화능 은 흰점박이꽃무지 유충 열수추출물이 약 60%였으나, L. brevis SM61을 이용한 발효물이 약 98%로 높아졌다. 항균 활성의 경우 L. brevis SM61을 이용한 발효물에서만 항균 효과가 확인되었다. 따라서, 본 연구를 통해 분리된 신규 L. brevis SM61을 이용한 흰점박이꽃무지 유충의 열 수추출물에 대한 발효물은 식용 곤충의 기능성을 강화시 킬 수 있을 것으로 판단되며, 해당 유산균을 활용하여 다양한 식용 곤충에도 적용이 가능할 것으로 사료된다.

발아대두 동충하초의 유산균 발효를 위하여 발아대두와 동충하초가 함유된 배지에서 생육이 우수한 유산균주를 김치로부터 분리하여 동정한 결과 Lactobacillus plantarum KCB001로 명명하였다. 선정된 유산균을 이용하여 발아대두 동충하초의 고상발효조건을 최적화한 결과, 동충하초와 발아대두의 혼합비는 4:1, 가수량은 40%(v/v), 종배양액의 첨가량은 20%(v/w), 최적 발효온도와 시간은 각각 37oC와 72시간으로 확인되었다. 유산균발효에 의해 총 폴리페놀함 량과 DPPH 소거능이 증가하였으며, 특히 동충하초의 지표 물질인 cordycepin 함량은 발효에 의해 24% 증가함으로써 발효에 의해 발아대두 동충하초의 기능성이 증가함을 확인하였다.

This study is Antimicrobial activity for bacteriocin produced by Lactobacillus acidophilus. Production of lactacin B was pH dependent, with maximum activity detected in broth cultures maintained pH 6. As a result of the antimicrobial activity against p. acnes in the pH culture, the clear zone was the largest at pH 6 and persisted for a long time.