A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal

Electrospun oral fiber membranes for oral-derived postbiotic delivery: Physicochemical properties, antibacterial and cytoprotective effects




AuthorsBao, Yiwen; Si, Xu; Li, Jiaxin; Jiang, Qiao; Yang, Baoru; Li, Zhongxia; Li, Bin

PublisherElsevier

Publication year2025

Journal:Food Chemistry

Article number146539

Volume495

IssuePart 3

ISSN0308-8146

eISSN1873-7072

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.146539

Web address https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.146539


Abstract

To overcome the challenges in targeted oral delivery of postbiotics, this study developed a functional electrospun oral fiber membrane through a systematic three-step strategy. First, the optimal 1:2 mass ratio of octenylsuccinylated starch to polyvinyl alcohol was determined by analyzing rheology, conductivity, and fiber morphology to create a stable electrospinning matrix. Second, an oral-derived Lactobacillus plantarum postbiotic was identified as the optimal functional component based on antioxidant, antibacterial, and probiotic-promoting effects. Third, when the postbiotic loading reached 15 mg/mL, the membrane exhibited uniform fiber morphology (average diameter 386 nm), oral-compatible surface pH, and contour-adaptable mechanical performance, supported by stable hydrogen-bonding interactions. Functionally, the membrane demonstrated near-complete pathogenic bacteria inhibition, approximately 70 % increased beneficial bacteria proliferation, effective oxidative damage prevention with a 22 % improvement in cell viability, and marked anti-inflammatory effects. These findings provide a promising delivery strategy for oral microenvironment modulation, advancing functional food development for oral health.


Funding information in the publication
This work was supported by the Scientific Research Fund of Liaoning Provincial Education Department (JYTXS2024006, JYTQN2024010), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32472368), the National Key Research and Development Plan of China (2022YFD2100803).


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