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Antibiotic resistant strain of lactobacillus acidophilus

US5179020A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 1991
Grant dateJan 12, 1993
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/854
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

New strains of L. acidophilus capable of adhering to the tissue cells of various species of animals and having resistance to both erythromycin and streptomycin are described. The strains may be used in a suitable carrier as a dietary supplement for providing a source of the bacteria in an animal.

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