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Chewing gum containing phage associated lytic enzymes for treating streptococcal A infections

US6685937B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2001
Grant dateFeb 3, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S424/15
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A chewing gum composition produced by mixing an effective amount of lysin enzyme produced by group C streptococcal bacteria infected with a C1 bacteriophage and a carrier for delivering said lysin enzyme to a mouth, throat, or nasal passage.

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