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Strain of Lactobacillus plantarum and uses thereof

US6761885B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB · SE

Inventors

Eva Grahn Håkansson · Umeå, SE
Ulla Forsgren-Brusk · Mölnlycke, SE
Rolf Andersson · Vikingstad, SE
Stig Holm · Tomelilla, SE
Stellan Håkansson · Honeytree Loop East, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 16, 2000
Grant date	Jul 13, 2004
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 16, 2020

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12R2001/25
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel strain of Lactobacillus plantarum, referred to as LB931, has now been isolated. The strain has been deposited at Deutsche Sammlung von Mikroorganismen, Braunschweig, DE. It has been assigned accession number DSM11918. Accordingly LB931 can be used for treating and/or preventing urogenital infections. LB931 can advantageously be included in pharmaceutical compositions and in products for personal care, such as feminine hygiene products, diapers and sanitary napkins.

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