Abstract:
Probiotic Bifidobacterium strain AH1205 or mutants or variants thereof are immunomodulatory following oral consumption and are useful in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of inflammatory activity such as undesirable gastrointestinal inflammatory activity for example inflammatory bowel disease.
Abstract:
According to the invention there is provided a strain of lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacilli obtainable by isolation from resected and washed feline gastrointestinal tract having a probiotic activity in animals. Methods of use and compositions comprising the Lactobacilli of the present invention are also provided.
Abstract:
According to the invention there is provided a strain of lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacilli obtainable by isolation from resected and washed canine gastrointestinal tract having a probiotic activity in animals. Methods of use and compositions comprising the Lactobacilli of the present invention are also provided.
Abstract:
The current invention provides use of a CLA -producing bacterium for the in viv o conversion in the gut of polyunsaturated fatty acids to CLA. The CLA- producing bacterium is selected from one or more of the group consisting of propionibacteria, lactobacilli, lactococci and streptococci, and bifidobacteria.
Abstract:
According to the invention there is provided a strain of lactic acid bacteria of the species Bifidobacteria globosum obtainable by isolation from resected and washed canine gastrointestinal tract having a probiotic activity in animals. Methods of use and compositions comprising the Bifidobacteria globosum of the present invention are also provided.
Abstract:
According to the present invention there are provided methods of use in companion animals of probiotic bacteria of the genus Bifidobacteria .
Abstract:
According to the invention there is provided a strain of lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacilli obtainable by isolation from resected and washed canine gastrointestinal tract having a probiotic activity in animals. Methods of use and compositions comprising the Lactobacilli of the present invention are also provided.
Abstract:
Dendritic cells are exposed to at least one bacterial strain in particular bacterial species present in the human commensal flora. The bacterial strain may be a Lactobacillus and/or Bifidobacterium and/or salmonella strain. The exposed dendritic cells or a formulation, pharmaceutical or vaccine comprising such dendritic cells may be used in the prevention and/or treatment of various diseases such as inflammatory diseases.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are methods for treating a respiratory condition in a mammal, such as a human. The methods employ use of a composition comprising a Bifidobacterium probiotic.
Abstract:
regulating the condition of human keratinous tissue to archieve cosmetic beauty benefits. Said methods include regulation, either prophylactic or therapeutic, of the cosmetic appearance of human keratinous tissue, such as human hair, skin (e.g., scalp) , and nails.