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 | US2004120938 |
IPC | A23C9/12,A23K1/165,A23L29/00,A61K38/44 |
Priority date | 10/12/03 |
Publication status | Published - 24 Jun 2004 |