Abstract: The present invention relates to synbiotic compositions comprising probiotic bacterial strains and prebiotic substances that, when combined exhibit synergistic behavior. The synergetic compositions will stimulate the indigenous microflora to restore and reconstitute in vivo gut like conditions after antibiotic associated diarrhea (AAD), and/or other gut infections caused by gastrointestinal pathogens, and relapses thereof, as well as the prevention of said disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to synbiotic compositions comprising probiotic bacterial strains and prebiotic substances that, when combined exhibit synergistic behavior. The synergetic compositions will stimulate the indigenous microflora to restore and reconstitute in vivo gut like conditions after antibiotic associated diarrhea (AAD), and/or other gut infections caused by gastrointestinal pathogens, and relapses thereof, as well as the prevention of said disorders.

Abstract: A product for absorption purposes comprises a water insoluble support matrix substituted with a hydrophobic entity and a positively charged entity. The hydrophobic entity comprises di-alkyl carbamoyl chloride (DACC) and the positively charged entity comprises polyethyleneimine (PEI). The product is capable of removing microorganisms, including viruses, from air and liquid. Methods for manufacturing the product and uses and applications of the product are also presented.

Abstract: A product for absorption purposes includes a water insoluble support matrix wherein the support matrix is substituted with a hydrophobic entity which in turn is connected to a positively charged entity, a method for its manufacture, use thereof and applications of the product. The product for absorption purposes includes a first support matrix connected to a hydrophobic entity and a second support matrix connected to a positively charged entity, a method for its manufacture, use thereof and applications of the product. The product for absorption purposes includes a support matrix wherein the support matrix is substituted with a hydrophobic entity and a positively charged entity, a method for its manufacture, use thereof and applications of the product.

Abstract: A method of identifying immunogenic Helicobacter pylori-specific surface proteins binding specifically to polysulphated molecules, is described. Further, a Helicobacter pylori-specific surface protein product, and a protein contained therein, binding specifically to polysulphated molecules are disclosed. Examples of such proteins are a protein having a MW of 30 (31.3) kDa, a (pI) of 9.3 (9.1) and comprising SEQ ID NO: 1 and/or SEQ ID NO: 2; a protein having a MW of 26 (27.7), a pI of 9.1-9.3 (9.0) and comprising SEQ ID NO: 4; or a protein having a MW of 25 (28.7), a pI of 9.0 (8.8) and comprising SEQ ID NO: 5. Additionally, use of a protein or protein product of the invention as a diagnostic antigen and as a component in a vaccine against H. pylori infection, as well as an immunoassay and a vaccine composition against a H. pylori infection, are described.

Abstract: A protein isolated from Staphylococcus epidermidis having an approximate MW of 52 kD determined by SDS-PAGE and an N-terminal amino acid sequence (SEQ ID NO:1), and antigenic determinant-containing fragments of the protein, optionally coupled to an inert carrier or matrix, are disclosed.