Antigenic Complex for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Porphyromonas Gingivalis Infection
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
- Publication Date
- 2009-07-02
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
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FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates to a multimeric protein complex from Porphyromonas gingivalis. The present invention also provides methods of obtaining the multimeric complex and to pharmaceutical compositions and associated agents based on the complex and components thereof for the detection, prevention and treatment of periodontal disease associated with P. gingivalis. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Periodontal diseases are bacterial-associated inflammatory diseases of the supporting tissues of the teeth and range from the relatively mild form of gingivitis, the non-specific, reversible inflammation of gingival tissue to the more aggressive forms of periodontitis which are characterised by the destruction of the tooth's supporting structures. Periodontitis is associated with a subgingival infection of a consortium of specific Gram-negative bacteria that leads to the destruction of the periodontium and is a major public health problem. One bacterium that has attrac...