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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 10, 2022
Filed:
Jun. 22, 2017
Microbial Research Management Health NV, Ghent, BE;
Sam Possemiers, Merelbeke, BE;
Cindy Duysburgh, Wingene, BE;
Iris Pinheiro, Merelbeke, BE;
Selin Bolca, Gentbrugge, BE;
Pieter Van Den Abbeele, Lokeren, BE;
Massimo Marzorati, Brussels, BE;
Microbial Research Management Health NV, Ghent, BE;
Abstract
The present invention relates to the use of carotenoids, in particular a microbial carotenoid compound of formula I, such as methyl-glycosyl-apo-8'-lycopenoate or glycosyl-apo-8′-lycopene, for restoring and/or maintaining a health-beneficial gut microbial composition in a subject. The invention further provides the use of said compound in the treatment of disorders associated with a disturbed intestinal barrier integrity, such as for example irritable bowel syndrome. Further, a compound or composition comprising a microbial carotenoid compound is disclosed for use in the prevention and/or treatment of disorders associated with disturbed intestinal barrier integrity.