Abstract:
The invention relates to a composition obtained from goat milk comprising growth factors. This composition is characterised because these growth factor are in concentrations to be physiologically active and because these factors are selected from a list that comprises: Epidermal growth factor (EGF), transforming growth factor ß 2(TGFß2), insulin like growth factor type 1 (IGF-1) and anchored glycoprotein CD-14. The invention also relates to a process for obtaining the compositions of the invention, as well as a food product, a dietetic supplement or a nutritional supplement and their use in the prevention or treatment of diseases, as well as their use in cosmetics.
Abstract:
The present invention refers to novel antihypertensive peptides which may be used as active ingredients in pharmaceutical preparations, dietary supplements, or as food ingredients. The peptides have/comprise the sequence YGPIPN or SLPE or SEPK (or fragments thereof) and are of between 3-8 residues in length.
Abstract:
The invention relates to phenolic compounds and the derivatives thereof which are represented by formula I, wherein: R1 and R2 are selected from OH, OCOalkyl or OCOalkenyl; R3 is H, OH, OCOalkyl or OCOalkenyl; the alkyl or alkenyl chains have between 2 and 22 carbon atoms; and at least one OCOalkyl or OCOalkenyl group is present in the structure. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of said compounds for the prevention or treatment of cardiovascular, hepatic and renal diseases and for cosmetic applications. The invention also relates to compositions containing the above-mentioned compounds and to some novel phenolic compounds and the derivatives thereof.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a novel process for the selection of new probiotic strains which comprises the following steps: a) selecting for non-pathogenic strains which are capable of surviving in breast milk and/or amniotic fluid, and b) selecting for non-pathogenic strains which are able to be transferred to breast milk and/or amniotic fluid after oral intake in healthy individuals without colonizing other internal organs except mucousas. The invention also provides new Lactobacillus strains, which are: CECT5711 (Lactobacillus coryniformis), CECT5713 (Lactobacillus salivarius subsp. salivarius), CECT5714: (Lactobacillus gasseri, formerly L. acidophilus), CETC5715: (Lactobacillus gasseri), and CECT5716: (Lactobacillus fermentum); and refers to their use for the prophylaxis or treatment against digestive, infective, neuro-degenerative and immune related diseases such as allergies or inflammatory diseases.