Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics are potential mediators to maintaining healthy intestinal flora and have garnered an area of wide research in the past few years. The current study assesses the in vivo effects of probiotic (Lactobacillus plantarum MBTU-HK1), prebiotic (acacia gum) (either singly or in combination as a synbiotic on growth performance), biochemical, hematological, physiological, and immunological effects and their role in the reduction of procarcinogen enzyme activities in male Balb/c mice. The absence of treatment-related toxicity and a normal physiological range of biochemical and hematological parameters ensure their safe consumption. The synbiotic group was found to possess lowered cholesterol levels and enhanced protein and mineral content. The probiotic and synbiotic groups reinforced immunoglobulin levels and had a modulatory effect on phagocytosis. A lymphocyte proliferation pattern suggested the stimulatory effect of synbiotic combination on splenocyte viability and proliferation. Total antioxidant capability in the liver was determined by a 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl assay and all the treatment groups were found to possess increased scavenging activity. Synbiotic and prebiotic treatment was observed to lead to reduced tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) levels. Bacterial procarcinogenic fecal enzyme activities were found to be decreased, proving their role in the prevention of colon cancer incidence. This study proves the potency and safety of oral administration of L. plantarum MBTU-HK1 and acacia gum either individually or in combination.
Victoria blue B (VBB) belongs to triphenylmethane group of dyes, which is widely used in textile industries. Hence development of novel treatment methods are of considerable applications in its removal. In the current study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) formed by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens was investigated for the degradation of VBB. Interestingly, the UV-Vis spectroscopy analysis of VBB-AgNPs treated samples showed a decrease in absorption at 615 nm, which is characteristic of pure VBB. This time-dependent degradation process was further investigated by changing the initial dye concentration, AgNPs concentration and pH. Approximately 78 % of reduction was observed within 8 h of the study and hence the result of the study is with promising applications for the development of novel dye degradation technologies. Phytotoxicity analysis of degradation product using Vigna unguiculata revealed the non-toxic effect of degradation product when compared to VBB and this confirms the promising potential and applications of the study.
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