Polypeptide fragments capable of competition with Streptococcus mutans antigen I/II
US6500433B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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