| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a periodontal disease bacterium protease inhibitor excellent in safety and useful for treating and preventing periodontal diseases, to provide an oral composition given by using the same, and to provide a foodstuff. <P>SOLUTION: This periodontal disease bacterium protease inhibitor contains a protein derived from a gramineous plant as an active ingredient, wherein the protein does not cause an anxiety about a side effect, etc., is used from old times, and comprises a natural product, and therefore the inhibitor is excellent in the safety. Further, the inhibitor inhibits gingipain, so that it is useful for treating and preventing the periodontal disease. Furthermore, the periodontal disease bacterium protease inhibitor is not only used for a medical purpose, but also as a component of a functional food. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT |
