NOVEL LACTIC ACID BACTERIA AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SAME

摘要

The invention relates to novel microorganisms, to analogs, derivatives, or fragments thereof, and to compositions containing same. In particular, the invention also relates to compositions that contain said microorganisms. The microorganisms or the microorganism-containing compositions according to the invention inhibit the biofilm formation of oral pathogenic bacteria and form aggregates with said bacteria. The compositions/microorganisms according to the invention can be used as food, foodstuff, in dental hygiene and dental therapy, and in particular for the therapy or prophylaxis of periodontitis, gingivitis, and/or peri-implantitis.