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Bifidobacteria

US5494664A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 1995
Grant dateFeb 27, 1996
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2015

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

Abstract

Bifidobacterium breve CNCM I-1226, Bifidobacterium infantis CNCM I-227 and Bifidobacterium longum CNCM I-1228 adhere to and competitively exclude pathogenic bacteria from Caco-2 cells. The strains may be incorporated into yogurts, acidified milks and other food compositions.

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