Synbiotic Composition for Gut Microbiota Modulation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current microbial biologics for pediatric use do not effectively modulate the function of the native gut microbiota and host tissue across organ systems, leading to health impairments.

Innovation Solution

A synbiotic composition comprising a prebiotic component, such as inulin and fructooligosaccharides, combined with a probiotic component including a consortium of microbial strains like Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, Ligilactobacillus salivarius, Bifidobacterium breve, and Bifidobacterium lactis, designed to promote health across organ systems by modulating the gut microbiota.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional microbial biologics are used for pediatric health, then supplementation is provided, but effective modulation of gut microbiota function and host tissue across organ systems is not achieved

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeffectiveness in modulating gut microbiota functionVSAvoidimpact across organ systems
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple probiotic strains (Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, Ligilactobacillus salivarius, Bifidobacterium breve, and Bifidobacterium lactis) with prebiotic compounds (inulin and fructooligosaccharides) into a synbiotic composition. This merging of probiotics and prebiotics creates a synergistic effect that enhances the modulation of gut microbiota function and extends health benefits across multiple organ systems, resolving the contradiction between reliability of microbiota modulation and versatility across organ systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The synbiotic composition functions as a composite biological product integrating different microbial strains with specific prebiotic compounds. Each component contributes distinct functional properties: Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus supports immune function, Ligilactobacillus salivarius promotes gut barrier integrity, Bifidobacterium breve and Bifidobacterium lactis diversify microbiota. The prebiotic compounds serve as selective substrates that stimulate beneficial bacteria. This composite structure enables simultaneous modulation of gut microbiota and impact on multiple organ systems including immune, gastrointestinal, and metabolic systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Adaptability or versatility

If synbiotic composition with multiple strains is used, then health benefits across organ systems are improved, but composition complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehealth benefits across organ systemsVSAvoidcomposition complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The synbiotic composition is segmented into distinct functional modules: four specific probiotic strains each targeting different physiological functions, and two prebiotic compounds providing selective substrates. This segmentation allows for systematic design where each component has a defined role, making the complex composition manageable and easier to formulate while maintaining broad health benefits across organ systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The synbiotic composition achieves multi-functionality by selecting microbial strains and prebiotic compounds that simultaneously serve multiple purposes. For example, Bifidobacterium breve and Bifidobacterium lactis not only diversify gut microbiota but also produce short-chain fatty acids that benefit intestinal health, immune function, and metabolic regulation. The prebiotic compounds inulin and fructooligosaccharides serve as both bacterial substrates and prebiotic agents that promote beneficial microbiota growth. This universal design reduces the need for separate formulations for different organ systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The synbiotic composition effectively treats various diseases and improves health-related quality of life by enhancing gut microbiota diversity, reducing symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders, and promoting overall health across organ systems.

Implementation Method 1

a prebiotic component, comprising at least one compound that can be converted, by a microbial strain present in the healthy human gut microbiota, into a bioactive metabolite

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFermentation: Fermentation

Implementation Method 2

a probiotic component, comprising a consortium of microbial strains, the consortium comprising at least two microbial strains selected from the group consisting of (i) Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus SD-GG-BE; (ii) Ligilactobacillus salivarius SD-LS1-IT; (iii) Bifidobacterium breve SD-B632-IT; (iv) Bifidobacterium breve SD-BR03-IT; (v) Bifidobacterium longumSD-CECT7347-SP; (vi) Lacticaseibacillus casei SD-CECT9104-SP; and (vii) Bifidobacterium lactis SD-CECT8145-SP

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMicrobial interaction:

Data Source

PatentUS20250041365A1Probiotic compositions and microbial consortia to improve human organ system health
Publication Date: 2025.02.06 SEED HEALTH INC
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AI summary

Synbiotic compositions including both a prebiotic component and a probiotic component are provided. The prebiotic component includes at least one compound that can be converted, by a microbial strain present in the healthy human gut microbiota, into a bioactive metabolite, and the probiotic component includes a rationally defined and assembled consortium of microbial strains.