LACTOBACILLUS HELVETIUS PRODUCING ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DI- AND TRIPEPTIDES

摘要

The invention relates to a new strain, Lactobacillus helveticus LBK-16 H, DSM 13137, and a bacterial preparation containing the same. The new strain Lactobacillus helveticus LBK-16 H has proteolytic activity and is capable of promoting the production of nitric oxide, and thus it is useful both as a starter bacterium in dairy industry and as a therapeutic substance as such and in various health-promoting products and pharmaceuticals.