Abstract: The invention discloses a colostrum fraction having a low endotoxin, protein and immunoglobulin concentration. The colostrum fraction is prepared by ultrafiltration of defatted colostrum pretreated in a desired manner by using a membrane having a molecular weight cut off of 100,000 daltons. The invention also discloses the use of the colostrum fraction as a supplement in cell culture media.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 15, 1993
Date of Patent:
March 19, 1996
Assignee:
Viable Bioproducts, Ltd.
Inventors:
Jouni Aalto, Raimo Pakkanen, Lea Satama, Jyrki Luopa, Timo Allen, Arja Virtanen, Ari Kanttinen