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Artificial saliva composition

US4879281A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 1987
Grant dateNov 7, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/36
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An artificial saliva composition comprising at least one buffering compound selected from the group consisting of chitins and chitosans in a medium. The artificial saliva composition has a pH buffering capacity similar to natural saliva and an excellent caries preventing effect.

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