Morinaga Milk Announces Research Results Of Lactoferrin On Peridontal Disease
Main Category: DentistryAlso Included In: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses
Article Date: 26 Oct 2006 - 0:00 PDT
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Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd., in collaboration with the University of Niigata announced its joint research result of lactoferrin's effect on periodontal disease.
Lactoferrin, a protein derived from dairy products was found to suppress prevotella intermedia, bacteria found in periodontal disease. Lactoferrin is known for its immuonoregulatory activity and anti-bacterial effect. It is also found in the saliva.
The finding was reported at the 49th annual meeting of the Japanese Society of Periodontology. from October 20-21.
By Aki Tsukioka, JCN Staff Writer
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