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

US6500433B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 1999
Grant dateDec 31, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2019

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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 (SAI/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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