| abstract |
The present invention relates to various specific bacterial strains isolated from non-caries individuals, characterized by their inhibitory activity against caries organisms. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for isolating not only the strain but also a biologically active peptide, that is, an antimicrobial peptide of bacterial origin, which exhibits antimicrobial activity. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and / or pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one strain of the invention and / or at least one biologically active peptide or a combination thereof and useful for the treatment and / or prevention of an infectious disease of the oral cavity, Probiotics / prebiotics, functional foods, mouthwashes, toothpastes, chewing gum and the like. |