Patents by Inventor Kersti Zilmer

Kersti Zilmer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method of treatment using ME-3
    Patent number: 9974817
    Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising Lactobacillus fermentum ME-3 strain DSM 14241 for use in preventing, alleviating the symptoms of or treating, alone or as an adjuvant component, a metabolic syndrome related disorder selected from prediabetes, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The effect may be achieved by simultaneously: decreasing the level of glycated haemoglobin HbA1c, decreasing or preventing low-grade inflammation on a cellular level and increasing the level of adiponectin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF TARTU
    Inventors: Tiiu Kullisaar, Mihkel Zilmer, Imbi Smidt, Kersti Zilmer, Marika Mikelsaar, Pirje Hütt
  • METHOD OF TREATMENT USING LACTOBACILLUS FERMENTUM ME-3
    Publication number: 20150343003
    Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising Lactobacillus fermentum ME-3 strain DSM 14241 for use in preventing, alleviating the symptoms of or treating, alone or as an adjuvant component, a metabolic syndrome related disorder selected from prediabetes, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The effect may be achieved by simultaneously: decreasing the level of glycated haemoglobin HbA1c, decreasing or preventing low-grade inflammation on a cellular level and increasing the level of adiponectin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Tiiu Kullisaar, Mihkel Zilmer, Imbi Smidt, Kersti Zilmer, Marika Mikelsaar, Pirje Hütt
  • Isolated microorganism strains Lactobacillus plantarum MCC1 DSM 23881 and Lactobacillus gasseri MCC2 DSM 23882 and their use
    Publication number: 20140037792
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new microorganism strains L. plantarum MCC1 DSM 23881 and L. gasseri MCC2 DSM 23882 and their use as antioxidant proteolytic ingredients for the production of food products and dietary supplements. Food products and dietary supplements containing L. plantarum MCC1 and L. gasseri MCC2 are hypoallergenic, reduce milk allergy and lower urinary tract irritation symptoms accompanying benign prostatic hyperplasia and oxidative stress and inflammation associated with these.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Bio-Competence Centre of Healthy Dairy Products
    Inventors: Ene Tammsaar, Kersti Ehrlich, Kersti Zilmer, Lauri Bobrovski, Marika Mikelsaar, Margus Punab, Mihkel Zilmer, Maire Vasar, Merle Ratsep, Tiiu Kullisaar, Epp Songisepp, Andre Veskioja
  • Isolated Microorganism Strain Lactobacillus Plantarum Tensia DSM 21380 as Antimicrobial and Antihypertensive Probiotic, Food Product and Composition Comprising Said Microorganism and Use of Said Microorganism for Preparation of Antihypertensive Medicine and Method for Suppressing Pathogens and Non-Starter Lactobacilli in Food Product
    Publication number: 20110177198
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a microorganism strain Lactobacillus plantarum Tensia DSM 21380 as antimicrobial and antihypertensive probiotic, food products (dairy products, e.g. fermented products or cheese) and composition comprising said microorganism and use of said microorganism for production of antihypertensive medicine. The invention also relates to a method for suppressing pathogens and nonstarter lactobacilli in food product and a method for extension of shelf life of food product by the means of Lactobacillus plantarum Tensia DSM 21380.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: OU Tervisliku PIIMa Biotehnologiate Arenduskeskus (Biocompetence Centre of Healthy Diary Products)
    Inventors: Epp Songisepp, Marika Mikelsaar, Merle Ratsep, Mihkel Zilmer, Pirje Hutt, Meeme Utt, Kersti Zilmer, Janne Uksti, Siiri Koljalg