Selenium-enriched Kazachstania unispora KU2 ameliorates patulin-induced intestinal injury in mice by mediating the gut microbiota and selenoprotein P synthesis
Furong Wang , Xian Wang , Yilei Xiao , Ruixin Liu , Xiaoben Li , Jinpeng Hu , Wei Song , Kewei Feng , Yahong Yuan , Tianli Yue
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Abstract
Patulin (PAT) is a foodborne mycotoxin that causes intestinal injury. Selenium (Se)-enriched Kazachstania unispora (K. unispora) KU2 is a novel dietary Se carrier, and Se exerts important roles in intestinal homeostasis. Here, we examined the ameliorative effects of K. unispora KU2 and Se-enriched K. unispora KU2 against PAT-induced intestinal injury. Results indicated that both K. unispora KU2 and Se-enriched K. unispora KU2 alleviated PAT-induced inflammatory infiltration, disrupted gut microbiota, and associated metabolic imbalances, indicating the probiotic potential of this strain. Se-enriched K. unispora KU2 exhibited more pronounced remediation comparable to K. unispora KU2, revealing the promoting effect of Se. Furthermore, Se-enriched K. unispora KU2 restored intestinal Se homeostasis by upregulating SEPP1 levels to mitigate intestinal injury. Using pseudo germ-free mouse models, we confirmed that gut microbiota was required for the improvement in SEPP1 synthesis and intestinal transport mediated by Se-enriched K. unispora KU2. These findings elucidate a mechanism whereby the alleviation of PAT-induced intestinal injury by Se-enriched K. unispora KU2 is linked to upregulation of SEPP1 by the gut microbiota, suggesting its potential therapeutic relevance for intestinal diseases.
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