Composition comprising a Lactobacillus pentosus strain and uses thereof
US7125708B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12R2001/225
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A novel probiotic strain termed Lactobacillus pentosus NCIMB 41114 is capable of preventing growth of pathogenic microorganisms in the GI tract. In particular, this bacterium inhibits Candida overgrowth, and can be employed to prevent and treat associated diseases, including IBS and thrush.
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