Inhibition of pathogens by probiotic bacteria
View Patent ↗Compositions containing a lactic acid-producing bacterial strain, e.g., Bacillus coagulans for inhibition of pathogenic bacterial infections. Spores or extracellular products produced by the bacterial strains are also useful as inhibitory agents.
1. A composition comprising an isolated Bacillus coagulans GBI-30 strain (ATCC Designation Number PTA-6086).
2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said strain produces lactic acid and has an optimal growth temperature of in the range of 25-350° C.
3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said strain produces L(+) dextrorotatory lactic acid and produces spores resistant to temperatures of up to approximately 90° C.
4. A food or food supplement comprising the composition of claim 1 .
5. A composition comprising poultry feed and an isolated Bacillus coagulans GBI-30 strain (ATCC Designation Number PTA-6086).
6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said strain produces lactic acid and has an optimal growth temperature of 30° C.
7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said composition comprises a viable vegetative bacterial cell.
8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said composition comprises a bacterial spore.