Oral hygiene compositions containing glyceroglycolipids as antiplaque compounds
US5409902A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 1991 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2011 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K8/60
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Oral hygiene antiplaque compositions which include as an active ingredient a glyceroglycolipid having an amine or ether linkage and containing a .beta.-D-galactose moiety (a sugar moiety recognized by lectins on oral bacteria). The compositions containing glyceroglycolipids provide enhanced inhibition of bacterial adhesive interactions and may provide a surfactancy benefit and/or antibacterial benefit.
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