METHYLSULFONYLMETHANE (MSM) TO MODULATE MICROBIAL ACTIVITY

摘要

Disclosed herein are methods of use of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) to modulate microbial activity, such as to enhance or inhibit the activity of microorganisms. In one example, MSM (such as about 0.5% to 5% MSM) is used to enhance fermentation efficiency, such as to enhance fermentation efficiency associated with the production of beer, cider, wine, a biofuel, dairy product or any combination thereof. Also disclosed are in vitro methods for enhancing the growth of one or more probiotic microorganisms and methods of enhancing growth of a microorganism in a diagnostic test sample. Methods of inhibiting microbial activity are also disclosed. In one particular example, a method of inhibiting microbial activity includes selecting a medium that is susceptible to H1N1 influenza contamination; and contacting the medium with MSM at a concentration of about 10% to about 16% of weight by volume, thereby inhibiting H1N1 influenza microbial activity.

主权项

1. An in vitro method of enhancing growth of bacteria, the method comprising:
contacting in vitro (1) bacteria in fermentation medium capable of supporting growth of the bacteria with (2) MSM at a concentration of 0.04% to 5% by weight of the fermentation medium, wherein the MSM increases growth of the bacteria by at least 10% in the presence of MSM as compared to growth in the absence of MSM, and wherein the bacteria are Bifidobacteria or lactic acid bacteria, or a mixture thereof.