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ArticleMicroorganisms2022

Efficacy of a Probiotic and Herbal Supplement in Models of Lung Inflammation.

Nancy M Wenger, Luhua Qiao, Teodora Nicola, Zoha Nizami, Xin Xu, Kent A Willis, Namasivayam Ambalavanan, Amit Gaggar, Charitharth Vivek Lal

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Article in Microorganisms, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Nancy M WengerResBiotic Nutrition Inc., Birmingham, AL 35203, USA.
Luhua QiaoDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA.
Teodora NicolaDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA.
Zoha NizamiDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA.
Xin XuDivision of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA.
Kent A WillisDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA.
Namasivayam AmbalavananDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-0731-9092
Amit GaggarDivision of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA.
Charitharth Vivek LalDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-9071-4047
University of Alabama at Birmingham · US

Funding

UAB CF Research and Translation Core CenterP30DK072482 · NIDDK · UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · PI George Martin Solomon · 2007 to 2026
$23.0M
The gut-lung axis influences the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasiaK08HL151907 · NHLBI · UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · PI WILLIS, KENT AVERY · 2020 to 2024
$854k
Mechanisms of Pulmonary Microbiota-Induced Inflammation and Vascular Dysfunction in Neonatal Lung InjuryK08HL141652 · NHLBI · UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · PI LAL, CHARITHARTH VIVEK · 2019 to 2023
$838k
NHLBI NIH HHS K08 HL141652NHLBI NIH HHS K08 HL151907NHLBI NIH HHS L40 HL159581NIDDK NIH HHS P30 DK072482
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGut microbiome dysbiosis is associated with lung disease through the gut-lung axis. Abundant proteobacteria increase MMP-9 and contribute to tissue proteolysis followed by neutrophil recruitment, lung tissue injury, and perpetuation of chronic lung disease. We sought to determine if a scientifically formulated probiotic and herbal supplement could attenuate neutrophilic inflammation and improve lung structure and function in models of lung inflammation.

methodsFor in vitro experiments, epithelial cells exposed to proteobacteria were treated with resB-a blend of three probiotic Lactobacillus strains and turmeric, holy basil, and vasaka herbal extracts. For in vivo experimentation, mice exposed to pulmonary proteobacteria-derived lipopolysaccharide were treated by gavage with resB.

resultsIn vitro, the bacterial and herbal components of resB decreased activity of the MMP-9 pathway. Mice exposed to LPS and pre- and post-treated with resB had decreased neutrophil recruitment and inflammatory biomarkers in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, serum, and lung tissue compared to untreated mice.

conclusionsThis study describes the mechanisms and efficacy of probiotic and herbal blend in pre-clinical models of lung injury and inflammation.

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chronic pulmonary diseaselung inflammationprobiotic supplement

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PMID36363728
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