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Use of microorganisms for the prevention and treatment of intestinal diseases

US10912818B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Ludwig Stocker Hofpfisterei GmbH · DE

Inventors

Jürgen Mayer · Munich, DE
Dirk HALLER · Ergolding, DE
Anna ZHENCHUK · Ergolding, DE
Thomas Hofmann · Doylestown, US
Andreas Dunkel · Freising, DE
Michael Schemann · Ergolding, DE
Dagmar KRÜGER · Ergolding, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 4, 2017
Grant date	Feb 9, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 15, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12R2001/25
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to acetylcholine-producing microorganisms for use in the prevention and/or treatment of intestinal diseases, and/or reduction of risks of intestinal diseases, and/or improvement of intestinal health as well as promoting healthy gut flora. The acetylcholine-producing microorganisms may be provided as a pharmaceutical dosage form or as additive to functional food or food supplemental products. Also encompassed is a method for the production of acetylcholine by use of Lactobacilli. Further the invention refers to microbially produced acetylcholine for use in the treatment and/or prevention of intestinal diseases.

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