Composition for treating dental caries caused by streptococcus mutans
US6399098B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention discloses a method for treating baterial dental caries caused by Streptococcus mutans, comprising administering a composition comprising an effective amount of at least one lytic enzyme produced by a bacteriophage specific for Streptococcus mutans, with the lytic enzyme having the ability to exclusively digest a cell wall of the Streptococcus mutans infecting all or part of a mouth or teeth, and a toothpaste for delivering the enzyme to the mouth and teeth.
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