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Composition useful to treat periodontal disease

US6716883B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2001
Grant dateApr 6, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/70
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition and method for treating periodontal disease is provided comprising resveratrol in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The composition is particularly useful for administration to individuals at high risk of developing periodontal disease such as those who smoke tobacco products and those exposed to second-hand tobacco smoke or environmental pollutant AhR ligands.

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