Acid tolerant Lactobacillus sakei probio-65 with the ability of growth suppression of pathogenic microorganisms and the anti-allergic effect

• US 8,034,606 B2
• Filed: 01/27/2006
• Issued: 10/11/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 01/29/2005
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Probionic, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Probionic, Inc.
• Inventors: Lee, In-seon, Kim, Hong-ik, Park, Yong Ha, Kang, Kook-hee
• Primary Examiner(s): Marx; Irene
• Application Number:
  US11/883,398
• Publication Number:
  US 20090214497A1
• Time in Patent Office: 2,083 Days
• Field of Search: None
• US Class Current: 435/252.9
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 10/18 of live microorganisms
• CPC Class Codes: A23L 33/135 Bacteria or derivatives thereof, e.g. probiotics
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 35/747 Lactobacilli, e.g. L. acidophilus or L. brevis
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/9728 Fungi, e.g. yeasts
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/99 from microorganisms other than algae or fungi, e.g. protozoa or bacteria
• CPC Class Codes: A61Q 17/005 Antimicrobial preparations
• CPC Class Codes: A61Q 19/00 Preparations for care of the skin
• CPC Class Codes: C12N 1/205 Bacterial isolates
• CPC Class Codes: C12R 2001/225 Lactobacillus

Abstract

Disclosed are a novel tactic acid bacterium, Lactobacillus sakei Probio-65, and the use thereof. The L. sakei Probio-65 strain has acid tolerance, bile acid tolerance and antibiotic resistance, inhibits the growth of harmful pathogenic microorganisms in the body and the intestine of animals, and has immunuenhancing activity. In particular, the novel strain inhibits the growth of Staphylocccus aureus, which is known to be a factor aggravating atopic dermatitis. Thus, the novel strain is useful for preventing or treating atopic dermatitis and allergy-related disorders. Also, the novel strain stabilizes intestinal microflors by inhibiting the abnormal proliferation of harmful microorganisms in the intestine. The L. sakei Probio-65 strain or a culture thereof is useful in pharmaceutical, feed, food, and cosmetic compositions.

Claims

1. An isolated, Lactobacillus sakei Probio-65 (KCTC 10755BP).