Methods and compositions for improved digestion of milk oligosaccharides
AssigneeThe Regents of the University of California
InventorsDavid Mills, Daniel Garrido, Santiago Ruiz-Moyano, Carlito Lebrilla, J. Bruce German
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Abstract
Pre-biotic compositions containing oligosaccharides and probiotic compositions useful for treatment of a subject are provided herein. Also provided are methods for administering probiotic or pre-biotic compositions.
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A method for promoting growth of beneficial gut bacteria in an individual having fucosylated oligosaccharides in the gut, comprising administering to the individual a composition comprising the beneficial gut bacteria, wherein the beneficial gut bacteria express a GH-29 family alpha-fucosidase and a GH-95 family alpha-fucosidase, wherein the beneficial gut bacteria are selected from B. adolescentis, B. catenulatum, B. pseudocatenulatum, B. dentium, and B. breve, thereby promoting growth of beneficial gut bacteria in the individual.
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