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Accession Number:
ADA627266
Title:
Bacteriophage-based Probiotic Preparation for Managing Shigella Infections
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 11 Apr 2011-10 Apr 2013
Corporate Author:
INTRALYTIX INC BALTIMORE MD
Report Date:
2015-04-16
Pagination or Media Count:
73.0
Abstract:
During the studies supported by our Phase I STTR grant from the US Army, we began developing and testing a novel concept for a probiotic preparation based on naturally occurring bacteriophages as a way to condition the GI tract s microflora gently and favorably. The preparation designated ShigActive is a bacteriophage cocktail that specifically targets Shigella spp. significant diarrhea-causing pathogens that sicken ca. 165 million peopleyear, ca. 1.1 million of whom die. We have successfully isolated and rigorously characterized a large number of phages lytic for Shigella, and we have developed a murine model in which the in vivo efficacy of our phage preparation can be evaluated. During this Phase II project, we propose to perform studies required to obtain regulatory approval of ShigActive and to generate data critical for subsequent clinical trials performance of actual clinical trials is not stipulated during this Phase II grant. During these studies, we will also perform metagenomic analyses of the gut microbiota using DGGE andor state-of-the-art 454-pyrosequencing of 16S rRNA genes of mice before and after their treatment with ShigActive, in order to i obtain additional safety data for the FDA, and ii compare rigorously the effect of ShigActive and ampicillin an antibiotic commonly used to treat shigellosis on the intestinal microflora of mice.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
