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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 23, 1988
Filed:
Jul. 19, 1985
Jean-Paul H Prieels, Brussels, BE;
Jean-Paul Perraudin, Dilbeek, BE;
Oleofina, S.A., Brussels, BE;
Abstract
An anti-bacterial composition capable of being activated in the gastro-intestinal tract of mammals is provided. Said composition comprises an effective amount of lactoferrin and lactoperoxidase, and an activating system present in sufficient amounts to activate said lactoperoxidase in the gastro-intestinal tract. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the anti-bacterial composition is introduced into the gastro-intestinal tract of mammals as a component of foodstuff and/or animal feedstuff. In accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention, a method for treating gastro-intestinal infections is disclosed. This method for treating gastro-intestinal infections in mammals comprises introducing the above anti-bacterial composition into the intestinal tract of mammals.