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The liver processes over 100 gallons of blood daily while performing over 500 vital functions, yet its capacity can be compromised by factors ranging from alcohol consumption to metabolic disorders. Recent clinical studies have demonstrated that specific probiotic strains can modulate liver enzyme levels, reduce inflammation markers, and influence bile acid metabolism through gut-liver axis interactions.

The key challenge lies in identifying and validating probiotic strains that can effectively target specific liver pathways while maintaining stability and viability in the gastrointestinal environment.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including Lactobacillus strains that reduce hepatic inflammation, bile acid-metabolizing bacteria that prevent cholestasis, targeted probiotics for alcoholic liver disease, and novel bacterial compositions for treating fatty liver conditions. These and other approaches focus on practical therapeutic applications while addressing the complex interactions between gut microbiota and liver health.

1. Biological Sample Analysis for Detection of NAFLD via Quantification of Lactococcus lactis and Dorea sp. 5-2 DNA

The University Of Hong Kong, 2022

Non-invasively detecting non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in a subject by measuring the amount of Lactococcus lactis and/or Dorea sp. 5-2 microbial DNA in a biological sample from the subject and comparing it to a healthy control. Elevated levels of these microbes are biomarkers indicative of NAFLD.

2. Microbial Consortium Compositions with Specific Bacterial Strains for Ingestible Formulations

Pendulum Therapeutics, Inc., 2022

Compositions and methods for treating liver disorders like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), liver fibrosis, and cirrhosis by administering a consortium of isolated and purified microbial species to improve gut function and reduce liver injury markers. The microbial compositions are formulated in ingestible forms like pills, capsules, or powders. The compositions contain specific bacterial strains like Akkermansia muciniphila, Bifidobacterium, Clostridium, Eubacterium, and Faecalibacterium that produce beneficial short chain fatty acids. Administering these microbes reduces elevated liver enzymes, indicating improved liver health.

3. Weissella hellenica WiKim0103 Strain with Inhibitory Effect on Intracellular Fat Accumulation

KOREA FOOD RESEARCH INSTITUTE, 2022

A lactic acid bacterium called Weissella hellenica WiKim0103, isolated from Kimchi, with potential to prevent or improve fatty liver disease and inflammation. It showed an inhibitory effect on intracellular fat accumulation and reduction of fatty liver-related gene expression.

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4. Lactobacillus reuteri CCFM1132 Strain with Modulated Enzymatic Activities and Transporter Expression

Jiangnan University, 2023

A strain of Lactobacillus reuteri, CCFM1132, that is capable of relieving hyperuricemia as well as a pharmaceutical composition containing the strain. The strain can reduce serum uric acid levels, inhibit liver xanthine oxidase activity, reduce creatinine levels, reduce serum triglycerides, reduce alkaline phosphatase activity, and increase expression of the ileum uric acid transporter ABCG2.

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5. Composition Comprising Green Tea-Derived Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Strain

AMOREPACIFIC CORPORATION, 2023

A composition for improving hepatic function using a green tea-derived Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strain. It can be used to prevent and treat fatty liver disease. The strain, culture, lysate or extract of the Lactiplantibacillus plantarum is administered to improve liver health.

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6. Composition of Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, and NAD+ for Enhanced Alcohol Metabolism

LIFE WELL LIVED, LLC, 2023

Reducing blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels rapidly after alcohol consumption using a combination of bifidobacterium, lactobacillus, and NAD+. The probiotic bacteria and NAD+ are given orally to a subject to reduce their BAC. The NAD+ likely speeds up alcohol metabolism via alcohol dehydrogenase enzymes, while the probiotics may have additional effects. Administering NAD+ or probiotics alone does not have the same rapid BAC reduction.

7. Lactic Acid Bacterial Composition Containing Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis CP-9 and Lactobacillus Salivarius Subsp. Salicinius AP-32

GLAC BIOTECH CO., LTD, 2023

A lactic acid bacterial composition for treating or preventing jaundice that includes Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis CP-9 strain and Lactobacillus salivarius subsp. salicinius AP-32 strain. Administering these strains to inhibit E.coli growth and treat/prevent jaundice.

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8. Bile Acid-Metabolizing Bacterial Compositions with Deconjugating and Signaling Modulation Properties

Seres Therapeutics, Inc., 2023

Compositions and methods for treating cholestatic diseases, such as primary sclerosing cirrhosis, primary biliary cirrhosis, progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, cholestasis of pregnancy, cholangitis, hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, hepatocellular carcinoma, liver cirrhosis, cystic fibrosis, graft-vs-host disease, and obstructive cholestasis. The compositions contain specific bile acid-metabolizing bacteria that can deconjugate bile salts and modulate bile acid signaling in the gastrointestinal tract to prevent toxic bile acid buildup and liver damage.

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9. Lactobacillus helveticus ZJUIDS12 with Gut Barrier Enhancement and Bile Salt Hydrolase Activity

Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang University, 2023

Use of Lactobacillus helveticus ZJUIDS12 to prevent and treat alcoholic liver disease. The Lactobacillus helveticus strain can reduce liver damage from alcohol consumption. It does this by improving gut barrier function, reducing liver fat accumulation, and improving antioxidant capacity. The strain also has bile salt hydrolase activity which may help lower blood sugar levels.

10. Genetically Modified Probiotic Bacteria with Constitutive Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Expression

ZBiotics Company, 2023

Constitutively expressing an aldehyde dehydrogenase in probiotic bacteria to mitigate the toxic effects of alcohol and reduce hangovers. The probiotic bacteria are genetically modified to constitutively express aldehyde dehydrogenase. This enzyme breaks down acetaldehyde, a toxic byproduct of alcohol metabolism that causes hangover symptoms. By having the bacteria internally express the enzyme, it can break down acetaldehyde before it is absorbed into the bloodstream.

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11. Lactobacillus lactis CKDB001 Strain Isolated from Milk

CKD BIO CORPORATION, 2023

A Lactobacillus lactis strain and composition for preventing or treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The strain, Lactobacillus lactis CKDB001, was isolated from milk and found to reduce fatty liver and inflammation when administered to mice with high-fat diet-induced fatty liver disease.

12. Lactic Acid Bacterial Composition Comprising Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis and Lactobacillus salivarius subsp. salicinius Strains

GLAC BIOTECH CO., LTD, 2023

A lactic acid bacterial composition for treating or preventing jaundice, using specific strains of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis and Lactobacillus salivarius subsp. salicinius.

13. Myroides odoratimimus Strain for Comprehensive Aflatoxin Degradation

OIL CROPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, CHINESE ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, 2023

A biocontrol strain, Myroides odoratimimus, that is capable of efficiently degrading all five common types of aflatoxin toxins. The strain can be used to develop applications for preventing and treating aflatoxin contamination in food crops.

14. Pharmaceutical Composition Comprising β-Lapachone for Cholestatic Liver Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

CUROME BIOSCIENCES CO., LTD., 2023

Pharmaceutical composition containing β-lapachone for prevention or treatment of cholestatic liver disease, such as primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), and inflammatory bowel disease.

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15. Composition and Diagnostic Kit Utilizing Roseburia intestinalis Strain for Fatty Liver Assessment

KOBIOLABS, INC., 2022

Composition and diagnosis kit for diagnosing and preventing alcoholic fatty liver disease. The composition uses a Roseburia intestinalis strain that improves fatty liver symptoms. The kit measures the strain in fecal samples to diagnose disease.

16. Anti-Hepatoma Sanjie Tablet Comprising Detoxified Typhonii Rhizoma, Juglans Mandshurica Exocarp, Dictamni Cortex, and Bovis Calculus Artifactus

ZHUHAI MED-TECH BIOPHARM CO., LTD., 2022

Preparing an anti-hepatoma drug sanjie tablet that contains components of Typhonii Rhizoma, exocarp of Juglans mandshurica, Dictamni Cortex, and Bovis Calculus Artifactus. The preparation method involves removing toxins from these components first, and then making them into the sanjie tablet.

17. Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis CCFM1018 Strain for Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate Binding and Metabolism

Jiangnan University, 2022

Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis CCFM1018, a probiotic strain that can be used in food and medicine to help excrete the plasticizer di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) from the body. DEHP is a common plasticizer that can leach from plastic products into the environment and human body, causing toxicity. The strain was found to bind and metabolize DEHP in the gut, reducing its absorption and promoting fecal excretion.

18. Genetically Modified Bacteria for Ammonia Conversion and Inflammation Reduction in Hepatic Conditions

Synlogic Operating Company, Inc., 2022

Engineered bacteria to treat liver disease like hepatic encephalopathy and NASH/NAFLD. The bacteria can be administered to the gut to reduce inflammation and ammonia levels in the gut and liver. The bacteria are genetically modified to consume excess ammonia and convert it into alternate byproducts like arginine. They also reduce inflammation by decreasing expression of genes like IL-6 and TNF-alpha in the gut and liver.

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19. Composition Comprising Ruminococcus Bacteria Strain for Liver Health Maintenance

KoBioLabs, Inc., 2022

Composition and method to prevent or treat liver injury like nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The composition contains a strain of Ruminococcus bacteria that can be administered as a food supplement or pharmaceutical. The Ruminococcus strain helps alleviate liver injury when given to subjects with conditions like NAFLD.

20. Composition Containing Novel Bacterial Strains Lactobacillus pentosus KF8, Bacillus subtilis KF11, and Lactococcus lactis KF140

Korea Food Research Institute, 2022

A health food and pharmaceutical composition for improving liver function using novel strains of bacteria. The strains are Lactobacillus pentosus KF8, Bacillus subtilis KF11, and Lactococcus lactis KF140. The composition contains these strains, their lysates, or culture products as active ingredients. The strains inhibit liver damage indicators like ALT and AST, reduce liver cholesterol and triglycerides, and prevent fat accumulation.

21. Bacterial Taxa Analysis in Gut Samples for Fungal Dysbiosis Diagnosis in Cirrhosis Patients

22. Leuconostoc citreum Strain with Fat Accumulation and Inflammation Inhibition Properties

23. Lactobacillus plantarum CCFM1019 Strain for Enhanced Excretion of Bis(2-ethyl hexyl) Phthalate and Metabolites

24. Nucleic Acid-Based Bile Acid Sensors with Conformationally Responsive Transcription Factors in Bacteria

25. Compositions with Isolated Strains of Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus fermentum, and Lactobacillus reuteri

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