Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactobacillus reuteri variant from animal sources that inhibits rotavirus infection and other pathogenic microorganisms, as well as being tolerant of gastric and bile acids. Also, this invention relates to a prophylactic and therapeutic composition comprising the same for contributing in many probiotic ways to the host's general health and preventing and treating diseases or conditions associated with rotavirus and other enteric pathogens.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 8, 2003
Date of Patent:
March 20, 2007
Assignee:
Probionic Corp.
Inventors:
Yong-Ha Park, Young-Hyo Chang, In-Sun Lee, Jung-Hoon Yoon, Chul-Joong Kim