2′-FL in Dairy Matrices Attenuates Allergic Symptoms in Mice by Reducing BLG Hypersensitivity and Modulating Gut Microecology
2'-Fucosyllactose (2'-FL), an industrial breast milk oligosaccharide, is approved for use in infant formula and may reduce cow's milk protein allergenicity. To investigate whether glycosylation products of 2'-FL in dairy products (2'-FL-β-LG) increase its sensitization, we cross-linked β-LG with 2'-FL and used it to sensitize Balb/c mice, comparing it with nonglycosylated β-LG. Both 2'-FL-β-LG sensitization and oral 2'-FL intervention reduced allergic symptoms, specific antibodies (IgE, IgG, and IgG2a), inflammatory cytokine levels, and intestinal damage. 2'-FL also shifted T-cell differentiation, reduced cell surface expression of DC receptors, and enhanced gut microbial diversity. Oral 2'-FL showed the greatest efficacy, suggesting its potential for lowering milk allergenicity in formula.
Authors
- Shuangyan Zheng
- Xintong Chen
- Ping Tong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0298-6411)
- Tianliang Bai
- Yong Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9840-940X)
- Xin Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9466-2659)
- Hongbing Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4845-383X)
- Fan Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4269-128X)
Institutions
- Nanchang University (CN)
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
- Published
- 2025-04-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.4c11606
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Digestive system and related health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.45
Funders
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University
- Special Project for Research and Development in Key areas of Guangdong Province