Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – per se ; compositions thereof; proces of... – Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-29
2005-03-29
Naff, David M. (Department: 1651)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...
Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor
C435S853000, C424S439000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06872565
ABSTRACT:
Strains ofLactobacillusthat have been selected for their capability of reducing the number ofStreptococcus mutansin the mouth of mammals through inhibiting activity in combination with good binding to the oral mucins and dental plaque, Administering the strains in a product such as food, reduces and treats dental caries. Preferred strains areLactobacillus reuteristrain ATTC PTA-4965 orLactobacillus reuteristrain ATTC PTA-4964.
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Connolly Eamonn
Mollstam Bo
Barber Lynn E.
Biogaia AB
Naff David M.
Ware Deborah K.
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