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Lactobacillus strains capable of preventing diarrhoea caused by pathogenic bacteria and rotaviruses

US6887465B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2000
Grant dateMay 3, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/853
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel microorganisms of the family Lactobacillaceae and pharmaceutical compositions, food and methods of using same are provided. The microorganisms have the ability of preventing colonization of the intestine with pathogenic bacteria causing diarrhea and of preventing infection of intestinal epithelial cells by rotaviruses. The microorganisms can be used for the preparation of an ingestable support and to compositions containing same.

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