Formulation to improve gastrointestinal function

US9107894B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9107894-B2
Application numberUS-68281508-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateOct 14, 2008
Priority dateOct 14, 2007
Publication dateAug 18, 2015
Grant dateAug 18, 2015

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The subject invention provides compositions, and uses thereof, that improve gastrointestinal function. The compositions and methods of the subject invention are particularly advantageous for use with neonates because they can be used to stimulate development of the immature intestine in order to provide an enhanced ability to absorb nutrients and attain a stronger barrier function.

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I claim: 1. A nutritionally complete enteral neonate composition, comprising protein, a long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid, a short chain fatty acid comprising butyrate, glutamine, vitamin A, vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, calcium, iron, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B 6 , folic acid, vitamin B 12 , phosphorus, iodine, magnesium, zinc, copper, biotin, and pantothenic acid. 2. The nutritionally complete composition, according to clai…

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What does patent US9107894B2 cover?
The subject invention provides compositions, and uses thereof, that improve gastrointestinal function. The compositions and methods of the subject invention are particularly advantageous for use with neonates because they can be used to stimulate development of the immature intestine in order to provide an enhanced ability to absorb nutrients and attain a stronger barrier function.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Neu Josef, Univ Florida
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K31/22. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Aug 18 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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