| abstract |
The present invention relates to a composition for delivering a bioactive metal ion to a mammal, the composition being obtained by partial crosslinking of (a) a source of an effective amount of a bioactive metal ion, (b) a partial hydrolyzate of a casein or casein salt Phosphoprotein preparations, and (c) one or more physiologically acceptable diluents or carriers;n n n The invention also includes an effective amount of a phosphoprotein formulation in combination with one or more carriers or diluents to remineralize dental enamel of a mammal and / or to treat or prevent caries, tooth decay, dentin hypersensitivity or gingivitis. Providing a composition for; Andn n n The present invention also provides methods of using the compositions and phosphoprotein preparations suitable for use in the compositions and methods. |