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ArticleJournal of microbiology (Seoul, Korea)2025

Comprehensive genomic and functional analysis of Leuconostoc lactic acid bacteria in alcohol and acetaldehyde metabolism.

Joo-Han Gwak, Yun Ji Choi, Hina Ayub, Min Kyeong Seol, Hongik Kim, Man-Young Jung

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6 authors.

Joo-Han GwakDepartment of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Republic of Korea.
Yun Ji ChoiInterdisciplinary Graduate Program in Advance Convergence Technology and Science, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea.
Hina AyubInterdisciplinary Graduate Program in Advance Convergence Technology and Science, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea.
Min Kyeong SeolVitabio Inc., Sejong 30141, Republic of Korea.
Hongik KimVitabio Inc., Sejong 30141, Republic of Korea.
Man-Young JungInterdisciplinary Graduate Program in Advance Convergence Technology and Science, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea.

Funding

Jeju National University 2019R1A6A1A10072987Ministry of EducationMinistry of Science and ICTNational Research Foundation of Korea 2021R1C1C1008303National Research Foundation of Korea -2022R1A4A503144711
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Abstract

Alcohol consumption can lead to the accumulation of harmful metabolites, such as acetaldehyde, contributing to various adverse health effects, including hangovers and liver damage. This study presents a comprehensive genomic and functional analysis of Leuconostoc suionicum VITA-PB2, a lactic acid bacterial strain isolated from kimchi, to elucidate its role in enhancing alcohol and acetaldehyde metabolism. Genomic characterization revealed key genes encoding alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) and aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH), providing insights into the metabolic capabilities of strain VITA-PB2. Phylogenomic analyses confirmed its taxonomic classification and genetic similarity to other Leuconostoc species. Functional validation through in vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated superior ethanol and acetaldehyde decomposition abilities of strain VITA-PB2, with significant reductions in blood ethanol and acetaldehyde levels observed in rats administered with the strain. Further analysis indicated that while hepatic ADH activity did not significantly increase; however, ALDH expression was elevated. This suggests that the microbial ADH of strain VITA-PB2 contributed to ethanol breakdown, while both microbial and host ALDH facilitated acetaldehyde detoxification. These findings highlight the potential of strain VITA-PB2 as a functional probiotic for mitigating the toxic effects of alcohol consumption.

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AcetaldehydeEthanolLeuconostocAlcohol DehydrogenaseAldehyde DehydrogenaseAnimalsBacterial ProteinsFermented FoodsGenome, BacterialGenomicsMalePhylogenyProbioticsRatsAcetaldehydeAlcohol DehydrogenaseAldehyde DehydrogenaseBacterial ProteinsEthanolacetaldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH)alcohol and acetaldehyde metabolismalcohol dehydrogenase (ADH)lactic acid bacteria (LAB)Leuconostoc suionicum VITA-PB2

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PMID40044133
PMCPMC13577034

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