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Basic Info

Drug Type

Probiotics

Synonyms

Target-

Action

modulators

Mechanism

Bacteria replacements, Microbiome modulators

Therapeutic Areas

Nervous System Diseases

Active Indication

Nervous System Diseases

Inactive Indication-

Originator Organization

Bened Biomedical Co., Ltd.

Active Organization

Bened Biomedical Co., Ltd.

Inactive Organization-

License Organization

Optibiotix Ltd.M8 Holdings LLCBened Biomedical Co., Ltd.

Drug Highest PhaseApproved

First Approval Date

Canada (07 Apr 2022),

Nervous System Diseases

Regulation-

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral deficits. Probiotics are regarded as active microorganisms. With sufficient amounts, probiotics can regulate intestinal flora, intestinal permeability, inflammation and antioxidant reactions in the body. These reactions may further promote health, regulate metabolic disease progression and prevent complications. Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 (PS128) was reported to be a psychobiotic in several animal and human studies which modulated the levels of neurotransmitters in different brain areas. This study is to evaluate whether the consumption of PS128 can improve the symptoms of patients with ASD. The current randomized, placebo-controlled trial was conducted to investigate the psychophysiological effects of PS128 in school children with ASD.

Start Date15 Jul 2022

Sponsor / Collaborator

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

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NCT04805385

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Effects of Lactobacillus Plantarum PS128 in Patients With Tourette's Syndrome

To evaluate whether supplementing with PS128 can improve the symptoms and quality of life related to Tourette's disease in children.

Start Date29 Nov 2021

Sponsor / Collaborator

China Medical University Hospital

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31 Dec 2024·Gut Microbes

Enhancing social behavior in an autism spectrum disorder mouse model: investigating the underlying mechanisms of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum intervention

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Author: Hsu, Wei-Yu ; Tsai, Ying-Chieh ; Chiu, Shu-Ling ; Kim, Yebeen ; Chen, Chih-Ming ; Wu, Chien-Chen

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting over 1% of the global population. Individuals with ASD often exhibit complex behavioral conditions, including significant social difficulties and repetitive behaviors. Moreover, ASD often co-occurs with several other conditions, including intellectual disabilities and anxiety disorders. The etiology of ASD remains largely unknown owing to its complex genetic variations and associated environmental risks. Ultimately, this poses a fundamental challenge for the development of effective ASD treatment strategies. Previously, we demonstrated that daily supplementation with the probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum PS128 (PS128) alleviates ASD symptoms in children. However, the mechanism underlying this improvement in ASD-associated behaviors remains unclear. Here, we used a well-established ASD mouse model, induced by prenatal exposure to valproic acid (VPA), to study the physiological roles of PS128 in vivo. Overall, we showed that PS128 selectively ameliorates behavioral abnormalities in social and spatial memory in VPA-induced ASD mice. Morphological examination of dendritic architecture further revealed that PS128 facilitated the restoration of dendritic arborization and spine density in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex of ASD mice. Notably, PS128 was crucial for restoring oxytocin levels in the paraventricular nucleus and oxytocin receptor signaling in the hippocampus. Moreover, PS128 alters the gut microbiota composition and increases the abundance of Bifidobacterium spp. and PS128-induced changes in Bifidobacterium abundance positively correlated with PS128-induced behavioral improvements. Together, our results show that PS128 treatment can effectively ameliorate ASD-associated behaviors and reinstate oxytocin levels in VPA-induced mice, thereby providing a promising strategy for the future development of ASD therapeutics.

01 Nov 2024·Asian Journal of Psychiatry

The effects of Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 in patients with major depressive disorder: an eight-week double-blind, placebo-controlled study

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Author: Chen, Chun-Hsin ; Kuo, Po-Hsiu ; Lin, Shih-Kai Kevin ; Hsu, Chia-Yueh ; Chiu, Yi-Hung

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a complex mental disorder, potentially linked to the gut-microbiota-brain axis. Probiotics like Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 (PS128) may improve depressive symptoms by modulating the gut microbiota based on our previous open trial. We conducted an 8-week double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to investigate the impact of PS128 on depression severity, markers of inflammation and gut permeability, and the gut microbiota composition in 32 patients with MDD with stable antidepressant treatment but moderate symptom severity. Following the 8-week intervention, both the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale-17 score (HAMD), and Depression and Somatic Symptoms Scale (DSSS) showed a significant decrease in both groups (p<0.001). However, there was no significant difference in the change of depression severity between groups (p=0.203). Moreover, alterations in serum levels of high sensitivity C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, and intestinal fatty acid binding protein, as well as changes in the gut microbiota composition, did not exhibit significant differences before and after intervention or between the groups. In comparison to the placebo group, our study did not find significant effects of PS128 on depressive symptoms, biomarkers of inflammation and gut permeability, and the overall gut microbiota composition. Nonetheless, we observed a potential impact of PS128 on the symbiosis of specific taxa. To comprehensively understand the psychophysiological effects of PS128 in patients with MDD, further research with a larger sample size is imperative.

05 Apr 2023·International journal of molecular sciences

Neuroprotective Effects of Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 in a Mouse Model of Parkinson's Disease: The Role of Gut Microbiota and MicroRNAs.

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Author: Tsai, Ying-Chieh ; Chang, Min-Yu ; Cheng, Shih-Hsuan ; Wu, Chien-Chen ; Lin, Yu-Fen ; Lee, Yan Zhang

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by motor deficits and marked neuroinflammation in various brain regions. The pathophysiology of PD is complex and mounting evidence has suggested an association with the dysregulation of microRNAs (miRNAs) and gut dysbiosis. Using a rotenone-induced PD mouse model, we observed that administration of Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 (PS128) significantly improved motor deficits in PD-like mice, accompanied by an increased level of dopamine, reduced dopaminergic neuron loss, reduced microglial activation, reduced levels of inflammatory factors, and enhanced expression of neurotrophic factor in the brain. Notably, the inflammation-related expression of miR-155-5p was significantly upregulated in the proximal colon, midbrain, and striatum of PD-like mice. PS128 reduced the level of miR-155-5p, whereas it increased the expression of suppressor of cytokine signaling 1 (SOCS1), a direct target of miR-155-5p and a critical inhibitor of the inflammatory response in the brain. Alteration of the fecal microbiota in PD-like mice was partially restored by PS128 administration. Among them, Bifidobacterium, Ruminiclostridium_6, Bacteroides, and Alistipes were statistically correlated with the improvement of rotenone-induced motor deficits and the expression of miR-155-5p and SOCS1. Our findings suggested that PS128 ameliorates motor deficits and exerts neuroprotective effects by regulating the gut microbiota and miR-155-5p/SOCS1 pathway in rotenone-induced PD-like mice.

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Indication	Country/Location	Organization	Date
Nervous System Diseases	Canada	Bened Biomedical Co., Ltd.	07 Apr 2022

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Study	Phase	Population	Analyzed Enrollment	Group	Results	Evaluation	Publication Date


NCT04592276 (Pubmed) Manual	Not Applicable	Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders \| Depressive Disorder	40	PS-128	(tuywmqblxv) = Compared to the control group, the PS128 group showed significant decreases in Beck Depression Inventory-II scores, fatigue levels, brainwave activity, and awakenings during the deep sleep stage. Their improved depressive symptoms were related to changes in brain waves and sleep maintenance dqcwonblzb (cctgopsxkm )	Positive	17 Aug 2021
				Placebo