Patents Assigned to University of Reading, School of Food Biosciences
  • Composition comprising a strain and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7125708
    Abstract: A novel probiotic strain termed Lactobacillus pentosus NCIMB 41114 is capable of preventing growth of pathogenic microorganisms in the GI tract. In particular, this bacterium inhibits Candida overgrowth, and can be employed to prevent and treat associated diseases, including IBS and thrush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: University of Reading, School of Food Biosciences
    Inventors: Anthony G. Wynne, Glenn R. Gibson, Jonathan Brostoff