Glucosyltransferase inhibitors, as well as dental caries prevention methods and anticarious foods using the same
US5409692A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/85
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Glucosyltransferase inhibitors containing as an active ingredient an extract of fermented tea leaves are described. Illustrative examples of the fermented tea leaves include Oolong tea, black tea and Pu-erh tea. Also described are foods or beverages for the prevention of dental caries, which contain an effective amount of one of such inhibitors. Dental caries can be prevented by taking such foods or beverages.
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