Bacterial stimuli activate nitric oxide colonic mucosal production in diverticular disease. Protective effects of L. casei DG® (Lactobacillus paracasei CNCM I-1572)

Background Micro-inflammation and changes in gut microbiota may play a role in the pathogenesis of diverticular disease (DD). Objective The objective of this article is to evaluate the expression of nitric oxide (NO)-related mediators and S100B in colonic mucosa of patients with DD in an ex vivo mod...

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Published in:United European gastroenterology journal Vol. 5; no. 5; pp. 715 - 724
Main Authors: Turco, Fabio, Andreozzi, Paolo, Palumbo, Ilaria, Zito, Francesco Paolo, Cargiolli, Martina, Fiore, Walter, Gennarelli, Nicola, De Palma, Giovanni Domenico, Sarnelli, Giovanni, Cuomo, Rosario
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01-08-2017
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Summary:Background Micro-inflammation and changes in gut microbiota may play a role in the pathogenesis of diverticular disease (DD). Objective The objective of this article is to evaluate the expression of nitric oxide (NO)-related mediators and S100B in colonic mucosa of patients with DD in an ex vivo model of bacterial infection. Methods Intestinal biopsies obtained from patients with diverticulosis, symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease (SUDD) and SUDD with previous acute diverticulitis (SUDD+AD) were stimulated with the probiotic L. casei DG® (LCDG) and/or the pathogen enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC). S100B, NO release and iNOS expression were then evaluated. Results Basal iNOS expression was significantly increased in SUDD and SUDD+AD patients. Basal NO expression was significantly increased in SUDD+AD. No differences in S100B release were found. In all groups, iNOS expression was significantly increased by EIEC and reduced by LCDG. In all groups, except for SUDD+AD, EIEC significantly increased NO release, whereas no increase was observed when LCDG was added to biopsies. EIEC did not induce significant changes in S100B release. Conclusions Colonic mucosa of patients with DD is characterized by a different reactivity toward pathogenic stimuli. LCDG plays a role in counteracting the pro-inflammatory effects exerted by EIEC, suggesting a beneficial role of this probiotic in DD.
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ISSN:2050-6406
2050-6414
DOI:10.1177/2050640616684398