Meiji has been granted a patent for a lactic acid bacteria-containing composition containing specific strains of Lactobacillus delbrueckii and Streptococcus thermophilus. The product includes a prtS gene and Lactobacillus delbrueckii classified into clusters I, II, III, or V based on multilocus sequence analysis. GlobalData’s report on Meiji gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Probiotic composition with specific lactobacillus and streptococcus strains
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11889846B2) discloses a combined product comprising a specific strain of Lactobacillus delbrueckii and Streptococcus thermophilus carrying a prtS gene. The Lactobacillus delbrueckii strain falls into clusters I, II, III, or V based on multilocus sequence analysis (MLSA) classification using seven housekeeping genes. Additionally, the Streptococcus thermophilus strain is identified by the accession number NITE BP-02875.
Furthermore, the patent claims specify detailed conditions for the Lactobacillus delbrueckii strain, including specific allele numbers for genes such as fusA, gyrB, hsp60, ileS, pyrG, recA, and recG. The Lactobacillus delbrueckii strain may also be identified by the accession number NITE BP-02874 and must exhibit no lactose utilization. This patent highlights the importance of specific genetic characteristics and classifications in creating a combined product with potential applications in the food or pharmaceutical industry.
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