BioGaia has been granted a patent for lactic acid bacterial strains capable of producing melatonin and adenosine for therapeutic use in treating diseases associated with melatonin deficiency, such as infantile colic. The patented strains include Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 32846, DSM 32847, DSM 32849, or DSM 33198. GlobalData’s report on BioGaia gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on BioGaia, Lactobacillus probiotics was a key innovation area identified from patents. BioGaia's grant share as of April 2024 was 48%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Melatonin-producing lactobacillus bacterial strains
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11911424B2) discloses a bacterial strain, specifically Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 32846, DSM 32847, DSM 32849, or DSM 33198, with potential therapeutic applications. The patent claims cover the use of these bacterial strains in dried form, in combination products to increase the production of melatonin or adenosine in a subject, and in compositions aimed at inducing the production of melatonin or adenosine in a subject.
Moreover, the patent claims also extend to methods of treating conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), sleep disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, and infantile colic by administering a therapeutically effective amount of the Lactobacillus reuteri strain. The methods outlined in the patent involve not only the administration of the bacterial strain but also the use of additional substrate components or agents to enhance the production of melatonin and/or adenosine in the subject. The patent highlights the potential of these methods to significantly increase the levels of melatonin and adenosine in the subject, thereby offering promising treatment options for various health conditions.
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