Bacillus velezensis GV1 polysaccharides enhance immune function in cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressed mice via gut microbiota modulation and metabolic pathway regulation - 17/08/25

Abstract |
In this study, we investigated the immunomodulatory effects of Bacillus velezensis GV1 polysaccharides (BPS) on gut microbial regulation in a cyclophosphamide (CTX)-induced immunosuppressed mouse model. BPS treatment significantly restored immune function, as evidenced by improvements in spleen and thymus indices and increased cytokine expression levels, including IL-6, TNF-α, IFN-γ, and IL-2. Additionally, BPS administration effectively alleviated the CTX-induced histopathological damage to the colon, enhanced tissue repair, and maintained epithelial integrity. The beneficial effects of BPS were associated with the selective modulation of the gut microbiota, and notably enhanced beneficial bacterial taxa, including PAC001112_g, PAC001074_g (Muribaculaceae), Monoglobus, PAC001500_g (Peptococcaceae), and PAC002153_g (Lachnospiraceae). Metagenomic analysis further revealed key metabolic pathways affected by BPS, such as folate biosynthesis, fructose and mannose metabolism, and pentose and glucuronate interconversion, involving essential enzymes such as xylulokinase, triosephosphate isomerase (TIM), and fructan beta-fructosidase. Collectively, these findings indicate that BPS effectively alleviates CTX-induced immunosuppression by modulating gut microbiota composition, underscoring its potential as a valuable supplementary or functional agent with immune-enhancing effects.
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Highlights |
• | Bacillus velezensis GV1 polysaccharides (BPS) significantly restored immune function in a CTX-induced immunosuppressed mice. |
• | BPS administration improved spleen and thymus indexes and increased levels of key cytokines including IL-6, TNF-α, IFN-γ, and IL-2. |
• | BPS effectively reduced histopathological damage in the colon caused by CTX. |
• | BPS restored gut microbiota balance and increased the abundance of beneficial bacteria in CTX-induced immunosuppressed mice. |
Abbreviations : BPS, CTX, F/B, IL-6, IL-2, IFN-γ, LEfSe, LDA, LMS, TNF-α, TIM, SCFA
Keywords : Bacillus velezensis GV1, Polysaccharides, Immunomodulatory effect, Gut microbiota, Metabolic pathway regulation
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