Probiotics are thought to slow aging and extend lifespan, yet their exact molecular mechanisms remain unclear. This study investigated the anti-aging effects of Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis Y46 (BI_Y46) using the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans. We assessed the effect of BI_Y46 on lifespan, developmental cycle, reproductive capacity, body length, locomotion, stress resistance, lipofuscin accumulation, ROS level and gene expression of C. elegans. Findings indicated that BI_Y46 significantly extended C. elegans lifespan by 12.40% (P<0.05). Moreover, BI_Y46 significantly improved C. elegans motility while reducing lipofuscin accumulation and reactive oxygen species levels, without affecting growth, development, or reproductive capacity. Additionally, BI_Y46 enhances the nematode's resistance to oxidative and heat stress. RNA-seq analysis revealed that BI_Y46 bolstered C. elegans' antioxidant capacity by regulating cuticle integrity and drug metabolism. RT-qPCR confirmed that BI_Y46 promoted expression of the antioxidant gene gst-2. This study demonstrates that BI_Y46 extends the lifespan of nematodes by improving stress resistance, providing a theoretical basis for understanding the health benefits of probiotics and establishing a foundation for probiotic-targeted anti-aging strategies.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |