Probiotic compositions for treating and preventing colorectal cancer
AssigneeThe Chinese University of Hong Kong
InventorsJun Yu, Ka Kei Wu, Qing Li
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Abstract
The present invention provides for compositions and methods for treating colorectal cancer or for reducing the risk of developing the disease in an individual. More specifically, compositions comprising an effective amount of beneficial bacteria such as Lactobacillus gallinarum, Lactococcus lactis, and Carnobacterium maltaromaticum are provided for the purpose of treating colorectal cancer in a person or for the purpose of reducing a person's risk of later developing colorectal cancer. Corresponding kits and methods are also provided.
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A method for treating colorectal cancer in a subject, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of indole-3-lactic acid (ILA), or a high molecular weight fraction of Lactococcus lactis culture supernatant with a molecular weight cutoff greater than 100 kDa but without Lactobacillus gallinarum or Lactococcus lactis.
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