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Polypeptide fragments capable of competition with Streptococcus mutans antigen I/II

US6024958A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 1997
Grant dateFeb 15, 2000
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Defined peptide subunits of Streptococcus mutans antigen I/II are useful as agents to prevent and treat dental caries either by eliciting an immunological response or by preventing adhesion of S. mutans to the tooth.

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