Bacteria and immunoglobulin-containing composition for human gastrointestinal health
US5531988A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S424/809
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A composition for promoting gastrointestinal health comprises an effective amount of a beneficial human intestinal microorganism and an effective amount of an immunoglobulin composition comprising concentrated immunologically active immunoglobulins. Preferred beneficial human intestinal bacteria include lactobacilli and bifidobacteria. The immunologically active immunoglobulins are preferably purified from bovine milk, milk products, or whey. Methods of use are also described.
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