Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Treatment of micro-organisms or enzymes with electrical or... – Modification of viruses
Patent
1995-06-07
1997-03-04
Patterson, Jr., Charles L.
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Treatment of micro-organisms or enzymes with electrical or...
Modification of viruses
4352523, 424 9344, 424 50, C12N 121, C12N 1553, A01N 6300, A61K 716
Patent
active
056076720
ABSTRACT:
Recombinant Streptococcus mutans strains characterized by a deficiency in lactic acid production and production of a recombinant alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) are described, These recombinant S. mutans strains are suitable for use in a method for preventing treating dental caries.
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Patterson Jr. Charles L.
University of Florida Research Foundation Inc.
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