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Impact of lactose starvation on the physiology of Lactobacillus casei GCRL 163 in the presence or absence of Tween 80

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posted on 2023-05-17, 20:30 authored by Al-Naseri, A, John BowmanJohn Bowman, Richard WilsonRichard Wilson, Nilsson, RE, Margaret BritzMargaret Britz
The global proteomic response of the nonstarter lactic acid bacteria Lactobacillus casei strain GCRL163 under carbohydrate depletion was investigated to understand aspects of its survival following cessation of fermentation. The proteome of L. casei GCRL163 was analyzed quantitatively after growth in modified MRS (with and without Tween 80) with different levels of lactose (0% lactose, starvation; 0.2% lactose, growth limiting; 1% lactose, non-growth-limited control) using gel-free proteomics. Results revealed that carbohydrate starvation lead to suppression of lactose and galactose catabolic pathways as well as pathways for nucleotide and protein synthesis. Enzymes of the glycolysis/gluconeogenesis pathway, amino acid synthesis, and pyruvate and citrate metabolism become more abundant as well as other carbohydrate catabolic pathways, suggesting increased optimization of intermediary metabolism and scavenging. Tween 80 did not affect growth yield; however, proteins related to fatty acid biosynthesis were repressed in the presence of Tween 80. The data suggest that L. casei adeptly switches to a scavenging mode, using both citrate and Tween 80, and efficiently adjusts energetic requirements when carbohydrate starved and thus can sustain survival for weeks to months. Explaining the adaptation of L. casei during lactose starvation will assist efforts to maintain viability of L. casei and extend its utility as a beneficial dietary adjunct and fermentation processing aid.

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Publication title

Journal of Proteome Research

Volume

12

Issue

11

Pagination

5315-5322

ISSN

1535-3893

Department/School

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)

Publisher

American Chemical Society

Place of publication

1155 16Th St, Nw, Washington, USA, Dc, 20036

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Copyright 2013 American Chemical Society

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Public health (excl. specific population health) not elsewhere classified

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