Rat Model of Cystic Neutrophilic Granulomatous Mastitis by Corynebacterium Kroppenstedtii by Wang M, Zeng Y, Liu M, Zhang D, Zhao D, Wang J, Liu Y, Zhao W

“…The breast tissue specimens were stained with HE stain and Gram stain to observe the histopathological characteristics and the presence of Gram-positive bacteria. Bacterial culture was performed to observe the presence of CK. …”
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Efficacy of carbonyl cyanide-3-chlorophenylhydrazone in combination with antibiotics against Mycobacterium abscessus by Jifang Zheng, Qiang Liu, Haoran Wang, Fengmin Huo, Junnan Jia, Hairong Huang, Suting Chen

“…Moreover, high levels of CCCP in combination with other antibiotics were found to rapidly eradicate the bacteria. The use of CCCP as a potential treatment for M. abscessus infections shows promising results, especially when combined with other antibiotics to achieve a potent bactericidal effect.IMPORTANCEMycobacterium abscessus poses a significant public health threat due to its intrinsic resistance to a broad spectrum of conventional antibiotics. …”
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Probiotic Bacillus pumilus LV149 enhances gut repair, modulates microbiota, and alters transcriptome in DSS-induced colitis mice by Xinyu Sun, Long Yun, Keming Xie, Renhui Liu, Xinyue Ren, Bokun Zeng, Xudong Cao, Zhi Li, Guihao Zhou, Bang Liu, Luo Peng, Lihong Yuan

“…LV149 further modulated the gut microbiota, increasing beneficial bacteria and reducing pathogenic populations. Transcriptomic analysis indicated that LV149-L may exert gut repair effects via the IL-17 signaling pathway, whereas LV149-H appears to act through the JAK-STAT signaling pathway.ConclusionThis study demonstrated that LV149, particularly at a higher dose, effectively mitigated DSS-induced colonic injury by modulating gut microbiota, enhancing gut barrier integrity, and reducing inflammation. …”
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The microbiota of cork and yellow stain as a model for a new route for the synthesis of chlorophenols and chloroanisoles from the microbial degradation of suberin and/or lignin by Marina Ruiz-Muñoz, Ignacio Ontañón, Rebeca Cobos, Carla Calvo-Peña, Rebeca Otero-Suárez, Vicente Ferreira, Jordi Roselló, Juan José R. Coque

“…It also contained significantly greater amounts of bacteria belonging to Enterobacterales, Streptosporangiales, Tepidisphaerales, Pseudomonas, and several members of Burkholderiaceae, particularly species of the Burkholderia-Caballeronia-Paraburkholderia group. …”
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Therapeutic potential of short-chain fatty acids for acute lung injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical animal studies by Liying Xie, Linyan Wang, Yongxin Liao, Miaoen Yao, Miaoen Yao, Miaoen Yao, Tong Mai, Rongrong Fan, Rongrong Fan, Rongrong Fan, Yun Han, Yun Han, Yun Han, Gengbiao Zhou, Gengbiao Zhou, Gengbiao Zhou

“…BackgroundShort-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), derived from the fermentation of dietary fiber by intestinal commensal bacteria, have demonstrated protective effects against acute lung injury (ALI) in animal models. …”
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Deciphering the therapeutic effects of Xiyanping injection: insights into pulmonary and gut microbiome modulation, SerpinB2/PAI-2 targeting, and alleviation of influenza a virus-in... by Tengwen Liu, Shuping Li, Xuerui Wang, Mingjiang Liu, Yuchen Wang, Jie Ying, Shuwen Zhang, Yan Lin, Ning Wang, Yungjing Bai, Lan Xie, Tengfei Chen, Quansheng Feng, Xiaolong Xu

“…The linear discriminant analysis of the gut microbes revealed a higher proportion of potentially beneficial bacteria, including Akkermansia, Parabacteroides goldsteinii, Defluviitaleaceae, Oscillospirales, and Eubacterium_coprostanoligenes_group characterized the XYP group. …”
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Trends and advances in Leptospira, a bibliometric analysis by Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Yamin Gao, Yamin Gao, Yamin Gao, Jianyu Ji, Jianyu Ji, Jianyu Ji, Zhai Huang, Zhai Huang, Bin Xiong, Bin Xiong, Shulin Xiang, Shulin Xiang

“…BackgroundLeptospirosis is an acute zoonotic disease caused by pathogenic Leptospira, primarily transmitted to humans through contact with water or soil contaminated by the bacteria. It is globally distributed, with heightened prevalence in tropical regions. …”
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Possibility of alleviating dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis in mice by modulate intestinal barrier function and gut microbiota with laminarin acetyl esters by Kit-Leong Cheong, Amanullah Sabir, Suresh Veeraperumal, Franck Quero, Rui Li, Qiaoli Zhao, Karsoon Tan, Saiyi Zhong, Udayakumar Veerabagu

“…LA also promoted a favorable shift in gut microbiota composition, notably increasing the relative abundance of beneficial bacteria like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, and enhancing short-chain fatty acid production, particularly acetic acid. …”
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Evidences of the Low Implication of Mosquitoes in the Transmission of Mycobacterium ulcerans, the Causative Agent of Buruli Ulcer by Rousseau Djouaka, Francis Zeukeng, Jude Daiga Bigoga, David N’golo Coulibaly, Genevieve Tchigossou, Romaric Akoton, Sylla Aboubacar, Sodjinin Jean-Eudes Tchebe, Clavella Nantcho Nguepdjo, Razack Adeoti, Innocent Djegbe, Manuele Tamo, Wilfred Fon Mbacham, Solange E. Kakou-Ngazoa, Anthony Ablordey

“…However, we noticed an absence of these bacteria at both pupae and adult stages, certainly revealing the low ability of infected or colonized mosquitoes to vertically transmit MU to their offspring. …”
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Antimicrobial peptide Hs02 with rapid bactericidal, anti-biofilm, and anti-inflammatory activity against carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli by Deyi Zhao, Miran Tang, Panjie Hu, Xiaowei Hu, Weijun Chen, Zhexiao Ma, Huanchang Chen, Haifeng Liu, Jianming Cao, Tieli Zhou

“…The results revealed that Hs02 had a low minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) against CRKP and CREC, effectively eliminating the bacteria within 30 min. Moreover, Hs02 significantly prevents biofilm formation and disrupts the established biofilms. …”
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The potential of Trichoderma sp. as antibacterial and immunostimulant on white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) by Catur A. Pebrianto, . Sukenda, . Widanarni

“…First experiment was conducted to evaluate inhibitory effect of Trichoderma sp. againts Vibrio harveyi, a pathogenic bacteria causing vibriosis disease on shrimp.  Second experiment was conducted to evaluate immunostimulatory effect of Trichoderma sp. on shrimp immunity as well as protective effect against V. harveyi. …”
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The Role of Bronchoalveolar Lavage in Therapeutic Antimicrobial Choices for Hematologic Patients with Pulmonary Infiltrates by Filippo Patrucco, Mattia Bellan, Davide Martinotti, Giuseppe Ielo, Paola Rebecca Iovine, Martina Mascheroni, Francesco Todisco, Martina Ubaldi, Nadia Castaldo, Francesco Gavelli, Alberto Fantin

“…Among the isolated germs, 59.4% were viruses, 28.6% were bacteria, and 12% were fungi. The patients with higher immunosuppression and the febrile ones underwent BAL earlier than the patients with mild immunosuppression (<i>p</i> = 0.01) and those with other presenting symptoms (<i>p</i> = 0.0001). …”
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Appearance of green tea compounds in plasma following acute green tea consumption is modulated by the gut microbiome in mice by John D. Sterrett, Kevin D. Quinn, Katrina A. Doenges, Nichole M. Nusbacher, Cassandra L. Levens, Mike L. Armstrong, Richard M. Reisdorph, Harry Smith, Laura M. Saba, Kristine A. Kuhn, Catherine A. Lozupone, Nichole A. Reisdorph

“…Additionally, we detected strong associations between bioactive green tea compounds in plasma and specific gut bacteria, including associations between spiramycin and Gemmiger and between wildforlide and Anaerorhabdus. …”
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Development and evaluation of the recombinant BP26 protein-based C-ELISA for human brucellosis diagnosis by Yujia Xie, Shaoqing Lin, Liping Guo, Xinru Qi, Shiqi Zhao, Qichuan Pei, Yixiao Chen, Qi Wu, Yun Wang, Meixue Yao, Dehui Yin, Dehui Yin

“…Current serological diagnostics, primarily based on lipopolysaccharide (LPS), suffer from cross-reactivity with other Gram-negative bacteria, which limits their specificity. Periplasmic protein 26 (BP26), a highly immunogenic antigen found in Brucella, has emerged as a promising alternative for enhancing diagnostic specificity. …”
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Emerging carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in a tertiary care hospital in Lima, Peru by Fiorella Krapp, Diego Cuicapuza, Guillermo Salvatierra, Jean P. Buteau, Catherine Amaro, Lizeth Astocondor, Noemí Hinostroza, Jan Jacobs, Coralith García, Pablo Tsukayama

“…In conclusion, our study provides a comprehensive picture of the intra-hospital dynamics of these emerging pathogens and provides a framework for studying their genomic diversity in the understudied South American region.IMPORTANCEThis study provides novel insights into the transmission and genetic diversity of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae, a bacteria responsible for severe infections, with limited treatment options. …”
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Relieving Sore Throat Formula Exerts a Therapeutic Effect on Pharyngitis through Immunoregulation and NF-κB Pathway by Yushi Ding, Suyun Yu, Zhonghong Wei, Rui Deng, Peng Chen, Yifan Sun, Qi Jia, Xiaoman Li, Yuanyuan Wu, Wenxing Chen, Kurt S. Zanker, Aiyun Wang, Yin Lu

“…Pathway enrichment analysis showed that the candidate targets were mostly related to the response to bacteria and immunity signalling pathways, which are known contributors to pharyngitis. …”
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Alpha-synuclein pathology enhances peripheral and CNS immune responses to bacterial endotoxins by Anna-Sophia Hartke, Cara S. Schreiber, Kristina Lau, Ivo Wiesweg, Inken Waltl, Ulrich Kalinke, Franziska Richter, Christopher Käufer

“…Pro-inflammatory lipopolysaccharide (LPS) endotoxin is suggested as a risk factor, and LPS shedding gram-negative bacteria are more prevalent in the gut-microbiome of PD patients. …”
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Effects of partial replacement of soybean meal with Chlorella vulgaris and lysozyme on diarrheal incidence, plasma biochemical parameters, and immunity of weaned piglets by Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Bowen Li, Ting Ye, Binghua Qin, Binghua Qin, Qian Zhu, Qian Zhu, Yordan Martinez, Xiangfeng Kong, Xiangfeng Kong

“…Additionally, although Firmicutes and Megashaera_A abundances and short-chain fatty acid concentrations (including acetate, propionate, butyrate, and valerate) were reduced in the CHV group, but several beneficial bacteria (such as Actinobacteroita, Faecealibacterium, and Anaerovibrio) abundances were increased in the LYSO group.DiscussionIn summary, dietary C. vulgaris or C. vulgaris with lysozyme supplementation improved health of piglets in some contexts without affecting growth performance. …”
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Dietary supplementation with compound microecological preparations: effects on the production performance and gut microbiota of lactating female rabbits and their litters by Chengcheng Zhao, Youhao Li, Hui Wang, Ahamba Ifeanyi Solomon, Shuhui Wang, Xianggui Dong, Bing Song, Zhanjun Ren

“…Although antibiotics can reduce pathogenic bacteria, they also harm beneficial microorganisms and disrupt the normal intestinal microbiota balance. …”
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Identification of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria in Patients with Pulmonary Diseases in Gyeongnam, Korea, Using Multiplex PCR and Multigene Sequence-Based Analysis by Min-Jeong Kim, Kyu-Min Kim, Jeong-Ih Shin, Jong-Hun Ha, Dong-Hae Lee, Jeong-Gyu Choi, Jin-Sik Park, Jung-Hyun Byun, Jung-Wan Yoo, Seokyong Eum, Myunghwan Jung, Seung Chul Baik, Woo Kon Lee, Hyung Lyun Kang, Min-Kyoung Shin

“…Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are widely present in environments, such as soil and water, and have recently been recognized as important pathogenic bacteria. The incidence of NTM-related infections is steadily increasing. …”
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