Patents Examined by David B. Schnickel
  • Bacteriocin from lactococcus lactis subspecies lactis
    Patent number: 5231165
    Abstract: A bacteriocin or polypeptide (LL-2 SEQ ID NO:2) derived from Lactococcus lactis subspecies lactis NRRL-B-18809 is described. Sequenced DNA and polypeptide precursor encoded thereby (SEQ ID NO: 1) are described Methods of use and production of the polypeptide LL-2 are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: Quest International Flavors and Food Ingredients Co., division of Indopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Ebenezer R. Vedamuthu, James T. Henderson, John D. Marugg, Pieter D. VanWassenaar