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ArticleNPJ science of food2024

A probiotic Limosilactobacillus fermentum GR-3 mitigates colitis-associated tumorigenesis in mice via modulating gut microbiome.

Tuoyu Zhou, Jingyuan Wu, Aman Khan, Tianxiang Hu, Yiqing Wang, El-Sayed Salama, Shaochen Su, Huawen Han, Weilin Jin, Xiangkai Li

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Tuoyu Zhou *Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Cell Activities and Stress Adaptations, School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730000, China.
Jingyuan Wu *The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
Aman KhanMinistry of Education Key Laboratory of Cell Activities and Stress Adaptations, School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730000, China.
Tianxiang HuGeorgia Cancer Center, Augusta University, 1410 Laney Walker Blvd, Augusta, GA, 30912, USA.
Yiqing WangThe First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
El-Sayed SalamaDepartment of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, PR China.
Shaochen SuHealthy Examination & Management Center, First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
Huawen HanState Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-ecosystems, College of Pastoral Agricultural Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China. hanhuawen@lzu.edu.cn.
Weilin JinMedical Frontier Innovation Research Center, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China. ldyy_jinwl@lzu.edu.cn.
Xiangkai LiMinistry of Education Key Laboratory of Cell Activities and Stress Adaptations, School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730000, China. xkli@lzu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2931-7565

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National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 32200080
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Bacterial therapy for colorectal cancer (CRC) represents a burgeoning frontier. The probiotic Limosilactobacillus fermentum GR-3, derived from traditional food "Jiangshui", exhibited superior antioxidant capacity by producing indole derivatives ICA and IPA. In an AOM/DSS-induced CRC mouse model, GR-3 treatment alleviated weight loss, colon shortening, rectal bleeding and intestinal barrier disruption by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. GR-3 colonization in distant colon induced apoptosis and reduced tumor incidence by 51.2%, outperforming the control strain and vitamin C. The beneficial effect of GR-3 on CRC was associated with gut microbiome modulation, increasing SCFA producer Lachnospiraceae NK4A136 group and suppressing pro-inflammatory strain Bacteroides. Metagenomic and metabolic analyses revealed that GR-3 intervention upregulated antioxidant genes (xseA, ALDH) and butyrate synthesis gene (bcd), while increasing beneficial metabolites (SCFAs, ICA, IPA, VB12 and VD3) and reducing harmful secondary bile acids. Overall, GR-3 emerges as a promising candidate in CRC therapy, offering effective gut microbiome remediation.

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