Lactobacillus plantarum (VR1) isolated from an Ayurvedic medicine (Kutajarista) ameliorates in vitro cellular damage caused by Aeromonas veronii
2011

Probiotic Properties of Lactobacillus plantarum Isolated from Ayurvedic Medicine

Sample size: 12 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Kumar Himanshu, Rangrez Ashraf Y, Dayananda Kannayakanahalli M, Atre Ashwini N, Patole Milind S, Shouche Yogesh S

Primary Institution: National Centre for Cell Science, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Hypothesis

Can Lactobacillus plantarum isolated from Kutajarista reduce cellular damage caused by Aeromonas veronii?

Conclusion

Lactobacillus plantarum (VR1) from Kutajarista effectively reduces cellular damage caused by Aeromonas veronii in vitro.

Supporting Evidence

  • VR1 showed tolerance to low pH and bile salts, indicating its potential as a probiotic.
  • CFS of VR1 significantly reduced vacuole formation in Vero cells caused by A. veronii.
  • Pre-incubation with VR1 CFS maintained tight junction integrity in MDCK cells exposed to A. veronii.

Takeaway

This study found that a type of good bacteria from an Ayurvedic medicine can help protect cells from damage caused by a harmful germ.

Methodology

The study involved isolating Lactobacillus plantarum from Kutajarista and testing its effects on Vero and MDCK cell lines exposed to Aeromonas veronii.

Limitations

The study was conducted in vitro, and further in vivo studies are needed to confirm the findings.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.05

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1471-2180-11-152

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