The properties of intestinal bacteria/probiotics, such as cell surface hydrophobicity (CSH), auto-aggregation, and biofilm formation ability, play an important role in shaping the relationship between the bacteria and the host. The current study aimed to investigate the cell surface properties of fish intestinal bacteria and probiotics. Microbial adhesion to hydrocarbons was tested according to Kos and coauthors. The aggregation abilities of the investigated strains were studied as described by Collado and coauthors. The ability of bacterial isolates to form a biofilm was determined by performing a qualitative analysis using crystal violet staining based on the attachment of bacteria to polystyrene. These studies prove that bacterial cell surface hydrophobicity (CSH) is associated with the growth medium, and the effect of the growth medium on CSH is species-specific and likely also strain-specific. Isolates of intestinal lactobacilli from fish (Salmo ischchan) differed from isolates of non-fish/shrimp origin in the relationship between auto-aggregation and biofilm formation. Average CSH levels for fish lactobacilli and E. coli might were lower compared to those of non-fish origin, which may affect the efficiency of non-fish probiotics use in fisheries due to the peculiarities of the hosts’ aquatic lifestyles.
Candidate Phyla Radiation bacteria are emerging members of the human microbiota, particularly in oral and gut environments. Saccharibacteria were previously identified in the gut microbiota of healthy individuals and women diagnosed with familial Mediterranean fever (FMF), a monogenic autoinflammatory disorder prevalent in the eastern Mediterranean region, including Armenia. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and diversity of Saccharibacteria spp. and its basebiont Schaalia odontolytica in FMF patients, explore gender differences, and evaluate the modulation potential of two locally produced probiotics: Lactobacillus acidophilus INMIA9602 Er317/402 (Narine®, VITAMAX-E, Yerevan, Armenia) and Escherichia coli M-17 (Colibacteron®, VITAMAX-E, Yerevan, Armenia). The abundance and behavior of saccharibacteria and S. odontolytica appear to vary depending on health status and sex. Placebo administration caused both quantitative and qualitative shifts, suggesting a possible interaction between Candidatus saccharibacteria spp. and Schaalia odontolytica, though the underlying biological significance remains to be clarified. Narine administration appeared to increase the abundance of Candidatus saccharibacteria operational taxonomic units (OTUs) in FMF women and S. odontolytica OTUs in FMF men, whereas Colibacteron selectively decreased certain OTUs, predominantly in FMF women. These findings underscore the need to further investigate saccharibacteria’s role in systemic inflammation and probiotic-mediated modulation of the gut microbiota.
The “One Health” concept, traditionally centered on zoonotic pathogens and infectious disease management, has evolved to embrace the broader ecological interplay between humans, animals, and the environment. In recent decades, the accelerating challenge of antibiotic resistance has highlighted the fluid boundaries between pathogenic and commensal microorganisms, emphasizing that nature tolerates no strict divisions. Antibiotic resistance genes can readily transfer across microbial populations, blurring the lines between healthpromoting and pathogenic species. Consequently, modern “One Health” strategies must not only manage existing pathogenic threats but also foster sustainable microbial ecosystems that prevent future pathogen emergence. In this context, commensal and probiotic microorganisms play a vital role in stabilizing environmental, animal, and human microbiomes, serving as key agents in Green Microbial Technologies. This paper explores the paradigm shift from pathogen‐centered control to microbiome‐centered prevention, proposing that reinforcing beneficial microbial networks offers a sustainable, preventive approach to maintaining One Health at the agroecological interface.
In 2019-2020, studies were conducted in the orchards of Armavir region of Armenia to find out the population of different species and varieties of phytophagous lice. Studies have shown that of all the fruit trees apple tree and plum tree are the most in-habited by the ticks. The apple tree was the most populated by the Star krimson variety – 51.8 and 48.5%, and the plum tree by Wengerka italian variety – 47.5 and 42.2%.
29 September 2026 in Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins