Composition comprising a Lactobacillus pentosus strain and uses thereof
AssigneeUniversity of Reading, School of Food Biosciences
InventorsAnthony G. Wynne, Glenn R. Gibson, Jonathan Brostoff
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Abstract
A novel probiotic strain termed Lactobacillus pentosus NCIMB 41114 is capable of preventing growth of pathogenic microorganisms in the GI tract. In particular, this bacterium inhibits Candida overgrowth, and can be employed to prevent and treat associated diseases, including IBS and thrush.
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A biologically pure culture of a Lactobacillus strain as deposited under accession number NCIMB 41114.
A biologically pure culture of a Lactobacillus strain having all the identifying characteristics of Lactobacillus strain NCIMB 41114.
A composition comprising live, attenuated or killed Lactobacillus strain NCIMB 41114 and a conventional carrier.
A composition comprising Lactobacillus strain NCIMB 41114 and an antibiotic.
A method of controlling a bacterial infection in a patient in need thereof comprising:
- administering to said patient a composition comprising Lactobacillus strain NCIMB 41114.
A method of controlling yeast infection in a patient in need thereof comprising:
- administering to said patient a composition comprising Lactobacillus strain NCIMB 41114.
A method of controlling irritable bowel syndrome in a patient in need thereof comprising:
- administering to said patient a composition comprising Lactobacillus strain NCIMB 41114.
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