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Bifidobacterium bifidum BGN4 and Bifidobacterium longum BORI promotes neuronal rejuvenation in aged mice

  • Hongwon Kim
  • , Jaein Shin
  • , Sumin Kim
  • , Siyoung Kim
  • , Byounggook Cho
  • , Sang jun Park
  • , Gwoncheol Park
  • , Hakdong Shin
  • , Myeong Soo Park
  • , Jongpil Kim
  • Dongguk University
  • Ltd
  • Sejong University

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Abstract

An increasing number of studies have indicated that alterations in gut microbiota affect brain function, including cognition and memory ability, via the gut-brain axis. In this study, we aimed to determine the protective effect of Bifidobacterium bifidum BGN4 (B. bifidum BGN4) and Bifidobacterium longum BORI (B. longum BORI) on age-related brain damage in mice. We found that administration of B. bifidum BGN4 and B. longum BORI effectively elevates brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression which was mediated by increased histone 3 lysine 9 trimethylation. Furthermore, administration of probiotic supplementation reversed the DNA damage and apoptotic response in aged mice and also improved the age-related cognitive and memory deficits of these mice. Taken together, the present study highlights the anti-aging effects of B. bifidum BGN4 and B. longum BORI in the aged brain and their beneficial effects for age-related brain disorders.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)41-48
Number of pages8
JournalBiochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
Volume603
DOIs
StatePublished - 7 May 2022

Keywords

  • Aging
  • Bifidobacterium
  • Cognitive and memory impairment
  • Gut microbiota
  • Probiotics

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