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The regulatory effects of whey retentate from bifidobacteria fermented milk on the microbiota of the Simulator of the Human Intestinal Microbial Ecosystem (SHIME).
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11851820     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
AIMS: To investigate the effects of whey retentate from Bifidobacteria fermented milk. METHODS AND RESULTS: The simulator of the human intestinal microbial ecosystem (SHIME) was used. The composition of the microbiota and its metabolic activities were analysed. Changes in the microbial composition became apparent within 15 days of the treatment in the vessels representing the ileum and the large intestine. The whey retentate favoured the growth of endogenous bifidobacteria and induced a decrease in Bacteroides fragilis and in sulphite-reducing clostridia, especially Clostridium perfringens. After the administration was stopped, these populations tended to revert to their original levels, except for the streptococci and the staphylococci populations. The treatment also led to an increase in acetic acid, CH4 and CO2 production, suggesting overgrowth of some anaerobic bacteria. Ammonium, generally considered as undesirable, declined. CONCLUSIONS: The whey retentate clearly altered the microbial community in the SHIME. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: Whey retentate appears to exert a beneficial effect on the in vitro gastrointestinal system; these findings warrant confirmation by in vivo studies.
Authors:
A T Meddah; A Yazourh; I Desmet; B Risbourg; W Verstraete; M B Romond
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of applied microbiology     Volume:  91     ISSN:  1364-5072     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Appl. Microbiol.     Publication Date:  2001 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2002-02-19     Completed Date:  2002-05-15     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9706280     Medline TA:  J Appl Microbiol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1110-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Laboratoire d'Ecologie Microbienne et de Microbiologie, Faculté de Pharmacie, 1 rue des Louvels, 80000-Amiens, France. aicha_tirtouil@hotmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Bacteria / growth & development
Bifidobacterium / metabolism*
Bioreactors
Ecosystem
Fermentation
Humans
Intestines / drug effects*,  microbiology*
Milk / metabolism,  microbiology*
Milk Proteins / pharmacology*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Milk Proteins; 0/whey protein

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