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Abstract

We investigate the effects of Clostridium butyricum(CB) on gut microbiota and colitis associated colon cancer(CAC) in mice.6-8 weeks old C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into control, azoxymethane (AOM) + dextran sodium sulphate (DSS) and AOM + DSS + CB groups. Mice in the latter two groups received an intraperitoneal injection of AOM (12.5 mg/kg), followed by three cycles of DSS diluted in water (2.5% w/v). Mice in treatment group received CB (2 × 108 CFU in 200 ul normal saline) by gavage administration three times one week. Microbiota composition was assessed by 16S rRNA high-throughput sequencing. Colon samples were collected to examine severity of colitis and tumorigenesis. Cytokines including TNF-a, IL-6 and Cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) were detected by RT-qPCR. Expression of Bcl-2, Bax and the state of components of NF-κB signaling pathway were detected by western blot. The results revealed that CB regulated structure of intestinal flora and changed the microbial composition; decreased Firmicutes/ Bacteroidetes ratio in phylum level and increased the relative abundance of probiotics; decreased colitis, decreased incidence and size of colorectal cancer(CRC) and increased apoptosis of tumor cells; decreased cytokines including TNF-a and IL-6; decreased level of COX-2; decreased phosphorylation of NF-κB; decreased level of Bcl-2 and increased expression of Bax. In conclusion, CB could regulate structure and composition of gut microbiota and reduces colitis associated colon cancer in mice, the mechanism may be inhibiting NF-κB pathway and promoting apoptosis.

Keywords: Clostridium Butyricum; Colitis associated colon cancer; Gut microbiota; NF-κB Signaling Pathway.

Research Insights

SupplementHealth OutcomeEffect TypeEffect Size
Clostridium butyricumIncreased Tumor Cell ApoptosisBeneficial
Large
Clostridium butyricumOptimized Gut Microbiota CompositionBeneficial
Moderate
Clostridium butyricumReduced COX-2 LevelsBeneficial
Moderate
Clostridium butyricumReduced NF-κB Pathway ActivityBeneficial
Moderate
Clostridium butyricumReduced Pro-Inflammatory CytokinesBeneficial
Moderate
Clostridium butyricumReduced Risk of Colorectal CancerBeneficial
Large
Clostridium butyricumReduced Severity of Acute ColitisBeneficial
Large
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