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ArticleProbiotics and antimicrobial proteins2026

Lacticaseibacillus Casei KGC1201 Isolated from Panax Ginseng Mitigates Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Colitis by Modulating the Gut Environment.

Ji-Soo Jeong, Je-Won Ko, Su-Yeon Yoo, Suk-Chae Jung, Jin-Hwa Kim, Su-Ha Lee, Kwan-Hoo Kim, Na-Young Kim, Mi-Jin Kwon, Sang-Kyu Kim and 3 more

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Ji-Soo JeongCollege of Veterinary Medicine (BK21 FOUR Program), Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Daejeon, 34131, Republic of Korea.
Je-Won KoCollege of Veterinary Medicine (BK21 FOUR Program), Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Daejeon, 34131, Republic of Korea.
Su-Yeon YooDepartment of Nano-Bioengineering, Incheon National University, Incheon, 22012, Republic of Korea.
Suk-Chae JungDepartment of Bioengineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA.
Jin-Hwa KimCollege of Veterinary Medicine (BK21 FOUR Program), Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Daejeon, 34131, Republic of Korea.
Su-Ha LeeCollege of Veterinary Medicine (BK21 FOUR Program), Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Daejeon, 34131, Republic of Korea.
Kwan-Hoo KimCollege of Veterinary Medicine (BK21 FOUR Program), Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Daejeon, 34131, Republic of Korea.
Na-Young KimCollege of Veterinary Medicine (BK21 FOUR Program), Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Daejeon, 34131, Republic of Korea.
Mi-Jin KwonR&D Headquarters, Korea Ginseng Corporation, Gwacheon, Republic of Korea.
Sang-Kyu KimR&D Headquarters, Korea Ginseng Corporation, Gwacheon, Republic of Korea.
Seung-Ho LeeR&D Headquarters, Korea Ginseng Corporation, Gwacheon, Republic of Korea.
Jun-Seob KimDepartment of Nano-Bioengineering, Incheon National University, Incheon, 22012, Republic of Korea. junkim@inu.ac.kr.
Tae-Won KimCollege of Veterinary Medicine (BK21 FOUR Program), Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Daejeon, 34131, Republic of Korea. taewonkim@cnu.ac.kr.

Funding

Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by the Ministry of Education 2021R1A6A1A03045495Bio&Medical Technology Development Program of the National Research Foundation (NRF) funded by the Korean government (MSIT) RS-2023-00219213
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Abstract

Gut microbiota dysbiosis is closely linked to the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), highlighting the therapeutic potential of probiotics that affect the gut microbiome when ingested. In this study, we evaluated the effects of Lacticaseibacillus casei KGC1201, a strain isolated from Panax ginseng, on a mouse model of dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis. L. casei KGC1201 culture powder at doses of 206 and 412 mg/kg was administered orally once daily, one week before DSS administration until sacrifice. A 2% DSS solution was provided ad libitum in drinking water for 7 days, and the mice were sacrificed 3 days after DSS withdrawal. Body weight changes, stool condition, colon length, and the histopathology of the colon tissue were assessed. Additionally, fecal samples were analyzed by 16 S rRNA sequencing to evaluate the gut microbiota composition. Administration of L. casei KGC1201 alleviated colitis symptoms such as weight loss, diarrhea, and decreased colon length. It also modulated the gut microbiota composition and beneficial functional metabolic pathways, including promoting the growth of beneficial gut microbiota. Moreover, it promoted intestinal epithelial regeneration by activating Wnt3a/β-catenin signaling, a crucial pathway for epithelial self-renewal and repair. These findings suggest that the ginseng-derived L. casei KGC1201 is a promising probiotic candidate for mitigating colitis and supporting intestinal health in patients with IBD.

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ColitisGastrointestinal MicrobiomeLacticaseibacillus caseiPanaxProbioticsAnimalsColonDextran SulfateDisease Models, AnimalMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLDextran SulfateColitisEpithelial cell regenerationGut microbiotaInflammatory bowel diseaseProbiotics

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