Comparative effect of sialic acid and 3'-sialyllactose on fecal microbiota fermentation and prebiotic activity in ETEC-challenged IPEC-J2 cells.
Background: Sialic acid (SA) and 3'-sialyllactose (3'-SL) are potential food supplements, capable of promoting gut health and brain development. Structurally, 3'-SL can be formed by coupling a sialyl moiety to lactose via α-2,3 glycosidic linkages. However, there is currently no conclusive evidence regarding the role of the sialyl moiety in the prebiotic function of 3'-SL or its contribution to the biological activity of 3'-SL itself.
Results: This study demonstrated that SA and 3'-SL differentially modulate the gut microbial community structure during in vitro fermentation, selectively promoting the growth of specific microbiota and altering short-chain fatty acid production profiles. Specifically, SA significantly increased acetate levels whereas 3'-SL mainly elevated the production of butyrate. At the cellular level, both compounds consistently strengthened intestinal barrier integrity in IPEC-J2 cells, reduced apoptosis, and alleviated oxidative stress induced by enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture publishes peer-reviewed original research, reviews, mini-reviews, perspectives and spotlights in these areas, with particular emphasis on interdisciplinary studies at the agriculture/ food interface.
Published for SCI by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
SCI (Society of Chemical Industry) is a unique international forum where science meets business on independent, impartial ground. Anyone can join and current Members include consumers, business people, environmentalists, industrialists, farmers, and researchers. The Society offers a chance to share information between sectors as diverse as food and agriculture, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, materials, chemicals, environmental science and safety. As well as organising educational events, SCI awards a number of prestigious honours and scholarships each year, publishes peer-reviewed journals, and provides Members with news from their sectors in the respected magazine, Chemistry & Industry .
Originally established in London in 1881 and in New York in 1894, SCI is a registered charity with Members in over 70 countries.