Hydrogenase deficient bacterial strains

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2011-04-05

2011-04-05

Devi, S. (Department: 1645)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Whole live micro-organism, cell, or virus containing

Bacteria or actinomycetales

C424S093200, C424S200100, C424S184100, C424S234100, C435S252800, C435S461000, C435S879000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07919081

ABSTRACT:
The present disclosure describes pathogenic bacteria that have been modified to be deficient in NiFe hydrogenase activity; compositions comprising such modified bacteria, and the use of such bacteria to protect animals from pathogenic enteric bacterial infections.

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