Abstract
An increasing number of studies have indicated that alterations in gut microbiota affect brain function, including cognition and memory ability, via the gut-brain axis. In this study, we aimed to determine the protective effect of Bifidobacterium bifidum BGN4 (B. bifidum BGN4) and Bifidobacterium longum BORI (B. longum BORI) on age-related brain damage in mice. We found that administration of B. bifidum BGN4 and B. longum BORI effectively elevates brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression which was mediated by increased histone 3 lysine 9 trimethylation. Furthermore, administration of probiotic supplementation reversed the DNA damage and apoptotic response in aged mice and also improved the age-related cognitive and memory deficits of these mice. Taken together, the present study highlights the anti-aging effects of B. bifidum BGN4 and B. longum BORI in the aged brain and their beneficial effects for age-related brain disorders.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 41-48 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications |
Volume | 603 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 7 May 2022 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Aging
- Bifidobacterium
- Cognitive and memory impairment
- Gut microbiota
- Probiotics