Lactobacillus helveticus strains for producing hypotensive peptides
US8637296B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2400/147
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to novel strains of Lactobacillus helveticus that can produce high amounts of hypotensive peptides, in particular IPP, VPP and LPP. It also relates to a fermented milk product containing a mixture of tripeptides IPP-VPP-LPP and a strain of L. helveticus. The invention further relates to the specific peptide mixture consisting of tripeptides IPP, VPP and LPP and the use of the fermented product or mixture of peptides in food products, food supplement or pharmaceutical compositions for reducing or preventing hypertension.
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