<i>Boletus edulis</i> Extract—A New Modulator of Dysbiotic Microbiota

The regular administration of antibiotics is a public concern due to the prejudices of large population groups and the high frequency with which antimicrobial products are prescribed. The current study aimed to evaluate the in vitro effect of a new extract from <i>Boletus edulis</i> (BEE...

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Main Authors: Ionela Avram, Diana Pelinescu, Florentina Gatea, Robertina Ionescu, Alexandru Barcan, Razvan Rosca, Anca Zanfirescu, Emanuel Vamanu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Life
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/13/7/1481
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Summary:The regular administration of antibiotics is a public concern due to the prejudices of large population groups and the high frequency with which antimicrobial products are prescribed. The current study aimed to evaluate the in vitro effect of a new extract from <i>Boletus edulis</i> (BEE) on the human microbiota. One of the disadvantages of this extensive use is the disruption of the human microbiota, leading to potential negative health consequences. The in vitro evaluation of BEE consisted in determining its cytotoxicity, influence on the concentration of four types of cytokines (IL-6, IL-10, IL-1β, TNFα), and capacity to modulate the human microbiota after administering antibiotics. The latter was assessed by microbiome analysis and the evaluation of short-chain fatty acid synthesis (SCFAs). Simultaneously, the content of total polyphenols, the antioxidant capacity, and the compositional analysis of the extract (individual polyphenols composition) were determined. The results showed that BEE modulates the microbial pattern and reduces inflammatory progression. The data demonstrated antioxidant properties correlated with the increase in synthesizing some biomarkers, such as SCFAs, which mitigated antibiotic-induced dysbiosis without using probiotic products.
ISSN:2075-1729