Lactobacillus plantarum, is considered as an evergreen beckoning of probiotics. The literature available on the health benefits of L. plantarum within the gut, Apis cerana indica is very limited. The present study explores the health benefits of L. plantarum in Apis cerana indica (Indian honey bee). The study aimed to determine the health endorsing role of probiotic strains MBTU-HK1 and MBTU-HT (Accession no: KX519413 and KX519414) existed in the gut, Apis cerana indica. In the current study, the functionality among strains was evaluated in vitro for bile salt hydrolase (BSH) activity, Hypercholesteraemic activity, β-galactosidase activity, antioxidative potential, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory potency, and Folate production. The test strains possess BSH activity and anti-cholesteric activity, testifying to a role in cholesterol removal. The production of β-galactosidase enzyme suggested that they are effective in the improvement of lactose intolerance. The antioxidant activity revealed their effective free radical scavenging activity. The ACE inhibitory potency indicated their involvement in blood pressure control. The ability to produce folate by the test strains was also verified. The current investigation proves probiotic role with health benefits among MBTU-HK1 and MBTU HT in reducing risks associated with cardiovascular diseases, lactose intolerance, and hypertension management.
Key words: Lactobacillus plantarum, Apis cerana indica, Bile Salt Hydrolase, β- galactosidase and ACE inhibition.
|
