Abstract: The present invention relates to a product for preventing periodontal disease wherein the product includes or is based on a Cystatin type peptide. The invention also relates to dentifrice preparations including Cystatin and to medicaments including Cystatin for the treatment or prevention of periodontal disease and to the use of a nucleic acid sequence which encodes a Cystatin type peptide.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 17, 2001
Date of Patent:
May 26, 2009
Inventors:
Philip-John Lamey, Fionnuala Teresa Lundy, Christopher Shaw
Abstract: A skewer for anchoring at least two pieces of foods having a base member and a stem member that has a penetrating tip and a stabilizing member.
Abstract: An ornamental toothpick system has a toothpick and an ornamental extension having a body with an outer surface comprising one or more of a specular finish, ornamental indicia or text, and an engagement interface engaging the ornamental extension to the toothpick.