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Exocellular polysaccharide produced by streptococcus thermophilus

US5965127A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 1998
Grant dateOct 12, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P19/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a new isolated exo-polysaccharide originating from Streptococcus thermophilus consisting of essentially D-galactose, L-rhamnose and D-glucose in a molar ratio of 3:2:1, and optionally consisting of the following repeat structure. This polysaccharide may be used in flavor reactions, and for the preparation of a food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition intended for inhibiting .beta.-galactoside specific lectins. ##STR1##

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