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Antibiotic resistant strain of lactobacillus acidophilus

US5256425A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 1992
Grant dateOct 26, 1993
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12R2001/23
  • 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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