A Current Overview of Next-Generation Probiotics and Their Prospects in Health and Disease Management

Traditional probiotics have been extensively studied, and their effectiveness in gut modulation is well established. However, emerging research has shifted focus to previously understudied probiotic strains, now known as next-generation probiotics (NGPs), with the aim of harnessing their unique pot...

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Main Authors: Ke-Yan Loo, Joanne Yuen Heng Thong, Loh Teng-Hern Tan, Vengadesh Letchumanan, Kok-Gan Chan, Learn-Han Lee, Jodi Woan-Fei Law
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Published: HH Publisher 2024-12-01
Series:Progress in Microbes and Molecular Biology
Online Access:https://journals.hh-publisher.com/index.php/pmmb/article/view/1097
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author Ke-Yan Loo
Joanne Yuen Heng Thong
Loh Teng-Hern Tan
Vengadesh Letchumanan
Kok-Gan Chan
Learn-Han Lee
Jodi Woan-Fei Law
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Joanne Yuen Heng Thong
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description Traditional probiotics have been extensively studied, and their effectiveness in gut modulation is well established. However, emerging research has shifted focus to previously understudied probiotic strains, now known as next-generation probiotics (NGPs), with the aim of harnessing their unique potential to elicit targeted therapeutic effects in disease management. This study aims to provide a comprehensive review on the recent evidence on NGPs by exploring their potential roles and applications in human health and agricultural settings. The literature search was conducted systematically across four databases with the keywords “next generation probiotics” and “gut health” or treatment” or “therapy”. The findings of this review identified promising NGPs, including Akkermansia muciniphila, Bacillus sp., Bacteroides sp., Enterococcus sp., Faecalibacterium sp., Parabacteroides sp., and Streptomyces sp. These NGPs can elicit targeted effects in specific disease states while simultaneously restore gut dysbiosis by promoting beneficial bacteria, elevated short-chain fatty acid levels, and stimulate immunomodulatory effects to reduce inflammation. These modes of action are closely linked to one another, acting as a positive feedback loop to reduce inflammation in the host. Besides, other niche NGPs that are lesser-studied also show therapeutic effects in disease management, highlighting the importance of further research into these species to uncover potential mechanistic pathways for treating various illnesses. In summary, NGPs can offer targeted therapeutic effects in addition to probiotic effects in the gut, providing a multi-faceted approach in treating various health conditions. The development of therapeutics with these NGPs could offer alternatives to current treatment strategies to improve disease outcomes and prognosis. Nevertheless, future research is essential to better elucidate the exact mechanisms, safety profiles, and therapeutic applications of these NGPs.  Graphical abstract: The potential therapeutic applications of NGPs.
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spelling doaj-art-ae15ca490f274c65adbfad41b92eb5e62025-02-04T08:39:33ZengHH PublisherProgress in Microbes and Molecular Biology2637-10492024-12-017110.36877/pmmb.a0000457A Current Overview of Next-Generation Probiotics and Their Prospects in Health and Disease Management Ke-Yan LooJoanne Yuen Heng ThongLoh Teng-Hern TanVengadesh LetchumananKok-Gan ChanLearn-Han LeeJodi Woan-Fei Law Traditional probiotics have been extensively studied, and their effectiveness in gut modulation is well established. However, emerging research has shifted focus to previously understudied probiotic strains, now known as next-generation probiotics (NGPs), with the aim of harnessing their unique potential to elicit targeted therapeutic effects in disease management. This study aims to provide a comprehensive review on the recent evidence on NGPs by exploring their potential roles and applications in human health and agricultural settings. The literature search was conducted systematically across four databases with the keywords “next generation probiotics” and “gut health” or treatment” or “therapy”. The findings of this review identified promising NGPs, including Akkermansia muciniphila, Bacillus sp., Bacteroides sp., Enterococcus sp., Faecalibacterium sp., Parabacteroides sp., and Streptomyces sp. These NGPs can elicit targeted effects in specific disease states while simultaneously restore gut dysbiosis by promoting beneficial bacteria, elevated short-chain fatty acid levels, and stimulate immunomodulatory effects to reduce inflammation. These modes of action are closely linked to one another, acting as a positive feedback loop to reduce inflammation in the host. Besides, other niche NGPs that are lesser-studied also show therapeutic effects in disease management, highlighting the importance of further research into these species to uncover potential mechanistic pathways for treating various illnesses. In summary, NGPs can offer targeted therapeutic effects in addition to probiotic effects in the gut, providing a multi-faceted approach in treating various health conditions. The development of therapeutics with these NGPs could offer alternatives to current treatment strategies to improve disease outcomes and prognosis. Nevertheless, future research is essential to better elucidate the exact mechanisms, safety profiles, and therapeutic applications of these NGPs.  Graphical abstract: The potential therapeutic applications of NGPs. https://journals.hh-publisher.com/index.php/pmmb/article/view/1097
spellingShingle Ke-Yan Loo
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Loh Teng-Hern Tan
Vengadesh Letchumanan
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A Current Overview of Next-Generation Probiotics and Their Prospects in Health and Disease Management
Progress in Microbes and Molecular Biology
title A Current Overview of Next-Generation Probiotics and Their Prospects in Health and Disease Management
title_full A Current Overview of Next-Generation Probiotics and Their Prospects in Health and Disease Management
title_fullStr A Current Overview of Next-Generation Probiotics and Their Prospects in Health and Disease Management
title_full_unstemmed A Current Overview of Next-Generation Probiotics and Their Prospects in Health and Disease Management
title_short A Current Overview of Next-Generation Probiotics and Their Prospects in Health and Disease Management
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