Abstract
A formulation for use as a bactericidal agent in the human or animal digestive system includes xanthine oxidoreductase. The formulation may especially be in the form of a formula feed formulation or enteral feed formulation for administration to a human or animal. The formulation is capable of functioning as a "natural antibiotic" to prevent or reduce bacterial infection within the gut, especially the neonatal gut.
Original language | English |
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Patent number | WO0011965 |
IPC | A61K 38/ 44 A I,A23C9/12,A23K1/165,A23L29/00 |
Priority date | 10/12/98 |
Publication status | Published - 9 Mar 2000 |