Journal
MICROORGANISMS
Volume 9, Issue 8, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9081690
Keywords
bacterial vaginosis; Gardnerella vaginalis; probiotics; lactic acid
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- Technology Development Program - Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS, Daejeon, Korea) [S2746536]
- Korea Technology & Information Promotion Agency for SMEs (TIPA) [S2746536] Funding Source: Korea Institute of Science & Technology Information (KISTI), National Science & Technology Information Service (NTIS)
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This study evaluated the effects of three lactic acid bacteria on bacterial vaginosis in a mice model, showing that they inhibited the growth of Gardnerella vaginalis, reduced the expression of inflammatory cytokines, and decreased exfoliation of vaginal epithelial cells. These lactic acid bacteria also demonstrated good tolerance, probiotic effects, and potential as food ingredients for ameliorating BV in women.
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is caused by a microbial imbalance of the vaginal ecosystem, causing genital discomfort and potentially even various complications in women. Moreover, research on the treatment or prevention of BV is increasing. In this study, we evaluated the antimicrobial and anti-inflammation effects of the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) Ligilactobacillus salivarius MG242, Limosilactobacillus fermentum MG901, and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum MG989 in a BV-induced mice model. The oral administration of the LAB significantly inhibited the growth of Gardnerella vaginalis up to 43% (p < 0.05). The LAB downregulated the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1 beta and TNF-alpha) and myeloperoxidase (p < 0.05). Upon histological examination, the exfoliation of epithelial cells in the vaginal tissues was found to be reduced in the probiotic administration group compared to the infected group. In addition, the LAB tolerated the gastric and/or intestinal simulated conditions and proliferated, showing potential in promoting health based on hemolysis activity, antibiotic susceptibility, enzyme activity, and lactic acid production. Altogether, our results showed that the investigated LAB may be a good food ingredient candidate for ameliorating BV in women.
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