<i>Clostridium tyrobutyricum</i> in Combination with Chito-oligosaccharides Modulate Inflammation and Gut Microbiota for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment

Synbiotics, the combination of probiotics and prebiotics, are thought to be a pragmatic approach for the treatment of various diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The synergistic therapeutic effects of probiotics and prebiotics remain underexplored. <i>Clostridium tyrobutyricum</i>, a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) producer, has been recognized as a promising probiotic candidate that can offer health benefits. In this study, the treatment effects of synbiotics containing <i>C. tyrobutyricum</i> and chitooligosaccharides (COSs) on IBD were evaluated. The results indicated that the synbiotic supplement effectively relieved inflammation and restored intestinal barrier function. Additionally, the synbiotic supplement could contribute to the elimination of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and improve the production of SCFAs through the SCFAs-producer of <i>C. tyrobutyricum</i>. Furthermore, such the synbiotic could also regulate the composition of gut microbiota. These findings underscore the potential of <i>C. tyrobutyricum</i> and COSs as valuable living biotherapeutics for the treatment of intestinal-related diseases.