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Dental anti-plaque and anti-caries agent

US4994441A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 8, 1988
Grant dateFeb 19, 1991
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Adhesion of bacteria in the buccal cavity which are responsible for the formation of dental plaque and caries is inhibited by kappa-caseino-glycopeptide compounds and desialylated derivaties thereof contained in compositions having a form suitable for being empolyed for treating the bacteria in the buccal cavity.

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