Journal of Shanghai University(Natural Science Edition) ›› 2021, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (6): 1162-1170.doi: 10.12066/j.issn.1007-2861.2207

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In vitro evaluation of the prebiotic properties for Lactobacillus fermentum B44

HAN Jin1, WU Yanting1,2, WAN Sibao2, WU Zhengjun1()   

  1. 1. Dairy Research Institute, Bright Dairy Co., Ltd. Shanghai 200436
    2. College of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
  • Received:2019-05-21 Online:2021-12-31 Published:2022-01-06
  • Contact: WU Zhengjun E-mail:wuzhengjun@brightdairy.com

Abstract:

Lactobacillus fermentum B44 is a lactic acid strain isolated from Bulgarian homemade yoghurt. In vitro experiments showed that L. fermentum B44 has strong hydrophobicity (79.67%) and an electrostatic effect of low acid and high alkali; the strain could tolerate 1 mg/mL lysozyme and has a better adhesion and survival ability in oral cavities. In addition, it also has a high self-agglomeration rate (13.34%) and strong co-aggregation with Streptococcus mutans. When co-cultured with S. mutans, the formation of S. mutans biofilm was inhibited, and the inhibition rate was 63.43%. The above results showed that L. fermentum B44 could play a positive role in preventing and treating human dental caries; it is a potential oral probiotic and has a suitable application prospect in human oral health.

Key words: probiotics, Streptococcus mutans, biofilm, caries disease, co-aggregation

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