Compositions and methods for treating gluten-related disorders
OwnerAmelie Therrien, Ciaran Patrick Kelly +3inventors
InventorsAmelie Therrien, Ciaran Patrick Kelly, Jocelyn Anne Silvester, Xinhua Chen, Weishu Zhu
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Abstract
Provided are compositions and methods for alleviating symptoms or treating gluten-related diseases. In some embodiments, the compositions include colostrum from cows that are immunized with gluten or partially digested gluten.
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A composition comprising colostrum, wherein the colostrum comprises an immunoglobulin that specifically binds to gluten or partially digested gluten.
A method of immunizing an animal for production of colostrum, wherein the colostrum comprises an immunoglobulin that specifically binds to gluten or partially digested gluten, the method comprises:
- a) administering the gluten or partially digested gluten to the animal, optionally with an adjuvant;
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- b) collecting one or more milkings from the animal after parturition, wherein at least one of the one or more milkings comprises the colostrum.
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