Novel microorganism strain GM-020 of Lactobacillus rhamnosus and its use for treating obesity

Abstract

The present invention provides an isolated microorganism strain, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GM-020, which is found to be effective in treating obesity and a complication thereof. The use of the Lactobacillus rhamnosus GM-020 in treating obesity and a complication thereof is also provided.

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         3 . A method for treating obesity or a complication thereof in a subject comprising: administrating to said subject a composition comprising an isolated microorganism of the strain  Lactobacillus rhamnosus  GM-020, deposited at the China Center for Type Culture Collection under CCTCC No.: CCTCC M 203098.  
     
     
         4 . The method according to  claim 3 , wherein the composition further comprises  Auricularia polytricha.    
     
     
         5 . The method according to  claim 3 , wherein the complication is selected from the group consisting of hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.  
     
     
         6 . A method for treating obesity or a complication thereof in a subject comprising administrating to said subject a composition comprising an isolated microorganism of the strain  Lactobacillus rhamnosus  GM-020, deposited at the China Center for Type Culture Collection under CCTCC No.: CCTCC M 203098 and  Auricularia polytricha.    
     
     
         7 . The method according to  claim 6 , wherein the complication is selected from the group consisting of hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, fatty liver, and diabetes mellitus.  
     
     
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