Mechanisms of constipation alleviation by Lacticaseibacillus paracasei BGI-N2: insights from genes to phenotypes
Xing Rao, Qiang Luo, Wanting Wei, Benliang Wei, Xinyu Yang, Yanhong Liu, Yangfeng Wen, Zhihui Ma, Zhinan Wu, Haifeng Zhang, Liang Xiao, Yiyi Zhong, Yuanqiang Zou
TL;DR
This study explores how a probiotic strain, Lacticaseibacillus paracasei BGI-N2, alleviates constipation by examining its genetic makeup and effects on gut motility in zebrafish.
Contribution
The study provides novel genomic and mechanistic insights into how BGI-N2 improves intestinal motility in constipation.
Findings
BGI-N2 has a genome with genes linked to gut health, including those for fermentation and antioxidant activity.
The probiotic strain enhances gut motility in constipated zebrafish by modulating motilin, serotonin, and nitric oxide levels.
BGI-N2 promotes Cajal cell development and serotonin accumulation through specific gene regulation.
Abstract
The global prevalence of constipation has been increasing in recent years, posing an urgent need for safer and more effective therapeutic strategies. Given the favorable safety profile and beneficial effects on gut health, probiotics have emerged as a promising means for improving constipation. This study investigated the probiotic potential of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei BGI-N2 (BGI-N2) using integrated genomic and phenotypic analyses. The complete genome of BGI-N2 comprised 3,102,337 bp with a 46.4% GC content and 2,937 coding sequences, including multiple genes related to carbon source fermentation, gastrointestinal tolerance, and antioxidant activities. Furthermore, genomic analysis confirmed the favorable safety profile of BGI-N2. In vitro, this strain showed robust tolerance to extreme gastrointestinal conditions and significant inhibition against common enteropathogens. In…
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TopicsGastrointestinal motility and disorders · Probiotics and Fermented Foods · Gut microbiota and health