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Method and composition for inhibition of nitric oxide production in the oral cavity

US6626844B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2000
Grant dateSep 30, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/497
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The disturbing influence or orally produced nitric oxide in the measuring of exhaled nitric oxide can be ameliorated or totally eliminated through the use of a method and composition according to the present invention. The production of NO in the oral cavity is temporarily inhibited by the application of a composition having anti-bacterial and/or pH increasing effect.

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