Lactic Acid Bacteria in Chinese Sauerkraut: Its Isolation and <i>In Vitro</i> Probiotic Properties

Probiotics have been widely explored for their potential in managing hyperuricemia. However, their isolation and identification are fundamental prerequisites for practical application. In this study, 254 lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains were isolated from Chinese sauerkraut and screened for probio...

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Main Authors: Ming-Yang Han, Wen-Yong Lou, Meng-Fan Li
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description Probiotics have been widely explored for their potential in managing hyperuricemia. However, their isolation and identification are fundamental prerequisites for practical application. In this study, 254 lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains were isolated from Chinese sauerkraut and screened for probiotic potential based on genomic and phenotypic characteristics, as well as nucleoside-degrading activity relevant to decrease serum urate. Among them, <i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i> (<i>L. plantarum</i>) F42 exhibited the highest bile salt tolerance (survivor rate: 19.46 ± 4.33%), strong adhesion to Caco-2 cells (1.89 ± 0.12%), effective nucleoside degradation (inosine: 5.46 ± 0.67 mg∙L<sup>−1</sup>∙min<sup>−1</sup>; guanosine: 3.84 ± 0.11 mg∙L<sup>−1</sup>∙min<sup>−1</sup>), and notable anti-listeria activity (inhibition zone: 6.9 ± 0.3 mm). Based on its functional profile, <i>L. plantarum</i> F42 was selected as a promising probiotic candidate for further investigation of its urate-lowering effects. This work provides a new insight into anti-hyperuricemia probiotic selection based on <i>in vitro</i> nucleoside-degrading activity.
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spelling doaj-art-7fee2ff4622949448f5735c114ca2b722025-08-20T03:36:27ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582025-07-011415269010.3390/foods14152690Lactic Acid Bacteria in Chinese Sauerkraut: Its Isolation and <i>In Vitro</i> Probiotic PropertiesMing-Yang Han0Wen-Yong Lou1Meng-Fan Li2Food Science School, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan 528458, ChinaLab of Applied Biocatalysis, School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, ChinaFood Science School, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan 528458, ChinaProbiotics have been widely explored for their potential in managing hyperuricemia. However, their isolation and identification are fundamental prerequisites for practical application. In this study, 254 lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains were isolated from Chinese sauerkraut and screened for probiotic potential based on genomic and phenotypic characteristics, as well as nucleoside-degrading activity relevant to decrease serum urate. Among them, <i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i> (<i>L. plantarum</i>) F42 exhibited the highest bile salt tolerance (survivor rate: 19.46 ± 4.33%), strong adhesion to Caco-2 cells (1.89 ± 0.12%), effective nucleoside degradation (inosine: 5.46 ± 0.67 mg∙L<sup>−1</sup>∙min<sup>−1</sup>; guanosine: 3.84 ± 0.11 mg∙L<sup>−1</sup>∙min<sup>−1</sup>), and notable anti-listeria activity (inhibition zone: 6.9 ± 0.3 mm). Based on its functional profile, <i>L. plantarum</i> F42 was selected as a promising probiotic candidate for further investigation of its urate-lowering effects. This work provides a new insight into anti-hyperuricemia probiotic selection based on <i>in vitro</i> nucleoside-degrading activity.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/15/2690probiotic identification<i>L. plantarum</i>hyperuricemiagenomic analysis
spellingShingle Ming-Yang Han
Wen-Yong Lou
Meng-Fan Li
Lactic Acid Bacteria in Chinese Sauerkraut: Its Isolation and <i>In Vitro</i> Probiotic Properties
Foods
probiotic identification
<i>L. plantarum</i>
hyperuricemia
genomic analysis
title Lactic Acid Bacteria in Chinese Sauerkraut: Its Isolation and <i>In Vitro</i> Probiotic Properties
title_full Lactic Acid Bacteria in Chinese Sauerkraut: Its Isolation and <i>In Vitro</i> Probiotic Properties
title_fullStr Lactic Acid Bacteria in Chinese Sauerkraut: Its Isolation and <i>In Vitro</i> Probiotic Properties
title_full_unstemmed Lactic Acid Bacteria in Chinese Sauerkraut: Its Isolation and <i>In Vitro</i> Probiotic Properties
title_short Lactic Acid Bacteria in Chinese Sauerkraut: Its Isolation and <i>In Vitro</i> Probiotic Properties
title_sort lactic acid bacteria in chinese sauerkraut its isolation and i in vitro i probiotic properties
topic probiotic identification
<i>L. plantarum</i>
hyperuricemia
genomic analysis
url https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/15/2690
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