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Strain of Lactobacillus crispatus

US8329447B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Osel, Inc. · US

Inventors

Yang Liu · Columbus, US
Rosa R. Yu · Sunnyvale, US
Andrew Cheng · San Jose, US
Qing Xia · Santa Clara, US
Qiang Xu · Cupertino, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 9, 2009
Grant date	Dec 11, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 29, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12R2001/225
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a naturally occurring strain of Lactobacillus crispatus with advantageous characteristics. The strain colonizes mucosal surfaces, particularly vaginal surfaces. The strain is also capable of rapid growth in a number of conditions and is highly viable after desiccation. Moreover, the strain is capable of preventing and reducing pathogenic infection of vaginal mucosa.

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