Probiotic Lactobacillus strains for improved vaginal health

Details Probiotic Lactobacillus strains for improved vaginal health Probiotic Lactobacillus strains for improved vaginal health

2005-10-05

2010-10-05

Navarro, Mark (Department: 1645)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...

Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor

Reexamination Certificate

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07807440

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a probiotic bacterial strain belonging to the genusLactobacillushaving the ability to colonize the human vagina, or a variant thereof. More specifically the probiotic bacterial strain belongs to a species chosen from the group comprisingLactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus crispatus, andLactobacillus gasseri. Further it relates to its use as a medicament, a composition comprising the strain, the composition, e.g., being a food product or a pharmaceutical composition, a hygiene product, a biological pure culture of the strain, and a novel food.

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