A Combination of <i>Lacticaseibacillus paracasei</i> CECT 30660 and <i>Bifidobacterium longum</i> subsp. <i>infantis</i> CECT 7210 Cell-Free Supernatants Reduces LPS-Induced Preterm Birth and Systemic Inflammation in Pregnant Mice.
Quesada-Vázquez. Sergio S; De Almagro García. Maria Cristina MC; Cifuentes-Orjuela. Gloria G; Antolín. Anna A; Alcaide-Hidalgo. Juan María JM; Jiménez. Jesús J; Puiggròs. Francesc F; Caimari. Antoni A; Sabench. Fàtima F; Del Bas. Josep M JM; Escoté. Xavier X; Moreno-Muñoz. José Antonio JA
Key Findings
- Combined bacterial supernatants cut preterm birth rates from ~86% to ~43% in mice
- They reduced key inflammatory markers (TNF‑α, IL‑6) in blood and uterine tissue
- The effect occurred without altering maternal progesterone or oxytocin levels
- The supernatants inhibited growth of pathogenic bacteria like Streptococcus agalactiae
Practical Outcomes
- For biohackers, this suggests that metabolites from certain probiotics might help control inflammation, but there’s no direct, ready‑to‑use protocol for humans or for influencing oxytocin. More research is needed before applying these findings to longevity or performance strategies.
Summary
In a mouse study, liquid extracts from two specific gut bacteria lowered inflammation and cut the number of early births caused by a bacterial toxin, without changing the mothers' oxytocin levels. The extracts also stopped harmful bacteria from growing, showing anti‑infection potential.
Abstract
<b>Background/Objectives.</b> Preterm birth (PTB), affecting approximately 11.1% of pregnancies globally, often results from inflammation at the maternal-fetal interface triggered by microbial or immune dysregulation. This study investigates the efficacy of cell-free supernatant derived from <i>Bifidobacterium longum</i> subsp. <i>infantis</i> CECT 7210 and <i>Lacticaseibacillus paracasei</i> CECT 30660 in mitigating inflammation-induced PTB in a murine model. <b>Methods.</b> Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) was administered to induce preterm labor and systemic inflammation, mimicking infection-related PTB. <b>Results.</b> The results demonstrated that combined administration of CECT 7210 and CECT 30660 cell-free supernatants reduced preterm deliveries from 85.6% to 42.8% in mice and significantly attenuated systemic and intrauterine proinflammatory cytokines, including TNF-α and IL-6, in maternal plasma and myometrial tissues. Importantly, this anti-inflammatory effect was independent of maternal progesterone or oxytocin levels, suggesting a direct modulation of immune responses in this animal model. The cell-free supernatant combination also inhibited the growth of pathogenic bacteria, including <i>Streptococcus agalactiae</i>, highlighting its antimicrobial potential. <b>Conclusions.</b> This study underscores the potential of CECT 7210 and CECT 30660 cell-free supernatants as a therapeutic strategy to reduce the risk of PTB by targeting inflammation pathways. The findings pave the way for further preclinical and clinical research to validate the efficacy of these cell-free supernatants in preventing PTB and associated complications, offering a promising alternative to traditional probiotic approaches.
Study Information
pubmed
2025
2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
10.3390/nu17213429
63