glucan/dental caries

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Mutans streptococci have been implicated in the initiation of dental caries in humans. Streptococcus mutans have several virulence factors that allow the bacteria to accumulate within the dental biofilm and produce and tolerate the acids that cause dental caries. The

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Mutans streptococci have been implicated in the initiation of dental caries in humans. Streptococcus mutans have several virulence factors that allow the bacteria to accumulate within the dental biofilm and produce and tolerate the acids that cause dental caries. The

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the methods of increasing the immunogenicity of glucan epitopes and associated components, preferably, by the preparation of conjugate vaccines comprised of glucan polysaccharides and T cell-dependent antigens, preferably derived from

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an agent for preventing, improving and/or treating oral diseases and discomforts such as caries, periodontal diseases, and bad breath. BACKGROUND ART It is pointed out that bad breath is invisible but important from an aesthetic point of view and for

This invention relates to a dental plaque-degrading composition which degrades insoluble glucan (mutan), principal constituent of dental plaque, produced by cariogenic Streptococcus mutans highly efficiently, and which prevents the formation of new dental plaque. The inventive composition serves to

FIELD The present disclosure relates generally to compositions for improving the oral health of animals, methods using the same, and pet treats incorporating the same. BACKGROUND Dental calculus, or tartar, is recognized as a recurring calcified deposit on the surfaces of the teeth of animals,

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present disclosure relates generally to compositions for improving the oral health of animals, methods using the same, and pet treats incorporating the same. BACKGROUND Dental calculus, or tartar, is recognized as a recurring calcified deposit on the surfaces of the teeth