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Probiotic Lactobacillus strains for improved vaginal health

US7807440B2 · kind B2 · utility

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27Claims

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Assignee

PROBI AB · SE

Inventors

Goran Molin · Bjärred, SE
Siv Ahrne · Bjärred, SE
Bengt Jeppsson · Lund, SE
Alejandra Vasquez · Råå, SE
Anna Berggren · Flyinge, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 5, 2005
Grant date	Oct 5, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 7, 2027

Classification

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

Abstract

The present invention relates to a probiotic bacterial strain belonging to the genus Lactobacillus having the ability to colonize the human vagina, or a variant thereof. More specifically the probiotic bacterial strain belongs to a species chosen from the group comprising Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus crispatus, and Lactobacillus gasseri. Further it relates to its use as a medicament, a composition comprising the strain, the composition, e.g., being a food product or a pharmaceutical composition, a hygiene product, a biological pure culture of the strain, and a novel food.

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