Carious tooth vaccine and preparation method
US9119803B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2039/55594
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a vaccine composition for dental caries caused by S. mutans infection, where the vaccine composition comprises an antigen derived from a surface protein PAc of S. mutans and an adjuvant derived from flagellin. The present invention further provides methods for preparing the vaccine composition. The present invention also provides methods for preventing or curing dental caries caused by S. mutans by administrating to a subject the vaccine composition.
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