Method and system for modulation of microbial cell characteristics
US7182943B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N1/36
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and a system is disclosed for the modulation of various characteristics of probiotic cells and for the production of probiotics having altered characteristics. Such altered characteristics include increased resistance to various stresses, drugs and chemical agents, as well as aggregation. Such a method and a system are useful for the production of probiotics with altered characteristics, which may for example provide health benefits when present in the gastrointestinal tract of an animal.
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