This drug entry is a stub and has not been fully annotated. It is scheduled to be annotated soon.
Identification
- Generic Name
- Lactobacillus coryniformis K8
- DrugBank Accession Number
- DB15733
- Background
Lactobacillus is a common bacteria found in the gut with Lactobacillus coryniformis K8 being originally isolated from artisan goat cheese.
- Type
- Biotech
- Groups
- Investigational
- Synonyms
- Lc K8
- External IDs
- Lactobacillus Coryniformis K8
Pharmacology
- Indication
Not Available
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Not Available
- Mechanism of action
Lactobacillus coryniformis has immunomodulatory activity. Administration of a Lc K8 probiotic prior to the influenza vaccine in adults over the age of 65 showed a higher percentage of vaccine responders and a significantly lower incidence of respiratory symptoms associated with respiratory infections.
- Absorption
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- Volume of distribution
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- Protein binding
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- Metabolism
- Not Available
- Route of elimination
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- Half-life
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- Clearance
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- Adverse Effects
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- Pathways
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- Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
- Not Available
Interactions
- Drug Interactions
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- Food Interactions
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Categories
- Drug Categories
- Not Available
- Classification
- Not classified
- Affected organisms
- Not Available
Chemical Identifiers
- UNII
- Not Available
- CAS number
- Not Available
References
- General References
- Fonolla J, Gracian C, Maldonado-Lobon JA, Romero C, Bedmar A, Carrillo JC, Martin-Castro C, Cabrera AL, Garcia-Curiel JM, Rodriguez C, Sanbonmatsu S, Perez-Ruiz M, Navarro JM, Olivares M: Effects of Lactobacillus coryniformis K8 CECT5711 on the immune response to influenza vaccination and the assessment of common respiratory symptoms in elderly subjects: a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Nutr. 2019 Feb;58(1):83-90. doi: 10.1007/s00394-017-1573-1. Epub 2017 Nov 9. [Article]
- External Links
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Clinical Trials
Pharmacoeconomics
- Manufacturers
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- Packagers
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- Dosage Forms
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- Prices
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- Patents
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Properties
- State
- Not Available
- Experimental Properties
- Not Available
Drug created at August 11, 2020 19:56 / Updated at February 13, 2021 10:53