Prebiotic oral care compositions containing an alkyl glycoside

US10307357B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Colgate-Palmolive Company · US

Inventors

• Hans Stettler · Allschwil, CH
• Wim Teughels · Everberg, BE
• Marc Quirynen · Heverlee, BE
• Nico Boon · Sint-Lievens-Houtem, BE
• Gitte Loozen · Borgerhout, BE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 27, 2013
• Grant date: Jun 4, 2019
• Expiry date: Dec 27, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61K2800/48
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The disclosure relates to an oral care composition an effective amount of at least one C?1-4#191 (optionally hydroxylated) alkyl glycoside, e.g., β-methyl-D-galactoside, wherein the glycoside promotes the growth of beneficial endogenous bacteria and negatively affects the growth of endogenous pathogenic strains of bacteria. The disclosure also relates to methods of use, methods of screening, and methods of manufacture of said oral care compositions.