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AssigneeTechnologies Biolactis Inc.
InventorsPierre Lemieux, Louis Phillippe Precourt, Eric Simard
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In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a probiotic composition comprising an effective amount of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens in association with a suitable carrier. The probiotic composition has many probiotic effects such as intestinal adherence, intestinal persistence, positive modulation of the intestinal microflora, protection against intestinal pathogens, immunomodulation, protection against systemic inflammation, protection against intestinal inflammation, protection against allergies, protection against diarrhea, protection against diabetes, protection against hyperlipidemia and protection against colon cancer. In accordance with the present invention, there is also provided a method of treatment and/or prevention of a number of diseases for which the composition has a beneficial effect. For example, the composition is useful for fermenting a product which in turn finds utility in the treatment of hypertension, the treatment of weight disorder, the treatment of hyperlipidemia or the treatment of triglyceride disorder.
A probiotic composition comprising an effective amount of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens in association with a suitable carrier.
A method for providing positive modulation of the intestinal microflora in a subject comprising the step of administering to said subject an effective amount of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens.
A method for protecting a subject against intestinal inflammation comprising the step of administering to said subject an effective amount of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens.
A method for protecting a subject against allergies and/or autoimmune diseases comprising the step of administering to said subject an effective amount of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens.
A method for protecting a subject against diarrhea comprising the step of administering to said subject an effective amount of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens.
A method for protecting a subject against diabetes comprising the step of administering to said subject an effective amount of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens.
A method for protecting a subject against hyperlipidemia comprising the step of administering to said subject an effective amount of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens.
A method for protecting a subject against colon cancer comprising the step of administering to said subject an effective amount of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens.
A method for treating and/or preventing intestinal inflammation in a subject comprising the step of administering to said subject an effective amount of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens.
A method for treating and/or preventing allergies and/or autoimmune diseases in a subject comprising the step of administering to said subject an effective amount of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens.
A method for treating and/or preventing diarrhea in a subject comprising the step of administering to said subject an effective amount of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens.
A method for treating and/or preventing diabetes in a subject comprising the step of administering to said subject an effective amount of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens.
A method for treating and/or preventing hyperlipidemia in a subject comprising the step of administering to said subject an effective amount of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens.
A method for treating and/or preventing colon cancer in a subject comprising the step of administering to said subject an effective amount of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens.
Use of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens as a probiotic compound.
The use of claim 57 wherein the anti-inflammatory compound is 5-ASA or a corticosteroid.
Use of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens to ferment whey.
The use as claimed in claim 60, wherein said whey is cheese whey.
The use as claimed in any one of claims 60 and 61, wherein said Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens is selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens subsp. kefiranofaciens and Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens subsp. kefirgranum.
Use of a product obtained from the fermentation of whey by Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens for the treatment of a cardiovascular disease.
Use of a product obtained from the fermentation of whey by Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens for the treatment of hypertension.
Use of a product obtained from the fermentation of whey by Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens for the treatment of weight disorder.
Use a of a product obtained from the fermentation of whey by Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens for the treatment of hyperlipidemia
Use a of a product obtained from the fermentation of whey by Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens for the treatment of triglyceride disorder.
The use as claimed in anyone of claim 64-68, wherein said Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens is selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens subsp. kefiranofaciens and Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens subsp. kefirgranum.
Use of a product obtained from the fermentation of whey by Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Use of a product obtained from the fermentation of whey by Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of hypertension.
Use of a product obtained from the fermentation of whey by Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of weight disorder.
Use of a product obtained from the fermentation of whey by Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of hyperlipidemia.
of a product obtained from the fermentation of whey by Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of triglyceride disorder.
The use as claimed in anyone of claims 71-75, wherein said Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens is selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens subsp. kefiranofaciens and Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens subsp. kefirgranum.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.