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World J Diabetes. Jun 15, 2022; 13(6): 442-453
Published online Jun 15, 2022. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v13.i6.442
Preparation and hypoglycemic effects of chromium- and zinc-rich Acetobacter aceti
Yong-Yi Huang, Xiang-Kun Qin, Yuan-Yuan Dai, Liang Huang, Gan-Rong Huang, Yan-Chun Qin, Xian Wei, Yan-Qiang Huang
Yong-Yi Huang, Xiang-Kun Qin, Yuan-Yuan Dai, Liang Huang, Gan-Rong Huang, Yan-Chun Qin, Xian Wei, Yan-Qiang Huang, Research Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Drug Resistant Microbial Infection, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise 533000, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
Author contributions: Huang YY was responsible for the experimental research; Qin XK, Dai YY, Huang L, and Huang GR consulted the literature and wrote the first draft, then corrected and improved the manuscript; Wei X and Huang YQ designed, checked, modified, and finalized the manuscript, contributed equally to this work, and agreed to serve as co-corresponding authors; All authors proofread the revised manuscript.
Supported by the Fourth Self-funded Projects of Baise Scientific Research and Technology Development Plan, No. 20203402; and School-level Scientific Research Project of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, No. yy2021sk029.
Institutional animal care and use committee statement: All procedures involving animals were reviewed and approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee of the Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.
Data sharing statement: All experimental data are presented in the paper.
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Corresponding author: Xian Wei, MD, Associated Professor, Research Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Drug Resistant Microbial Infection, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, No. 98 ChengXiang Road, Youjiang District, Baise 533000, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. 27848258@qq.com
Received: March 1, 2022
Peer-review started: March 1, 2022
First decision: April 17, 2022
Revised: April 25, 2022
Accepted: May 21, 2022
Article in press: May 21, 2022
Published online: June 15, 2022
ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Research background

At present, there are no ideal drugs to treat diabetes. Acetobacter and other probiotics can play a role in the treatment of diabetes; however, their effect is not significant. In this study, metal compounds were used to enrich Acetobacter with chromium and zinc in an effort to enhance the hypoglycemic effect of these bacteria.

Research motivation

This research provides a theoretical basis for the application of new chromium- and zinc-rich Acetobacter aceti (A. aceti) to treat diabetes.

Research objectives

To prepare a new type of chromium- and zinc-rich A. aceti and explore its hypoglycemic effects on enhancing the application of probiotics in the treatment of diabetes.

Research methods

A. aceti was cultured in a liquid medium that contained chromium trichloride and zinc chloride.

Research results

A new type of chromium and zinc rich A. aceti was successfully prepared.

Research conclusions

Chromium- and zinc-rich A. aceti has a significantly enhanced hypoglycemic effect and can biotransform chromium and zinc to improve safety for administering these metals as a treatment.

Research perspectives

The new method described has very good application prospects.