abstract |
The present invention relates to a new use of medium-chain fatty acids in prevention and treatment of dental caries and a pharmaceutical composition containing medium-chain fatty acids as active ingredients.Particularly, the present invention relates to the use of the salt form of medium-chain fatty acids; nonanoic acid, capric acid, undecanoic acid, lauric acid, tridecanoic acid or myristic acid, for prevention and treatment of dental caries and periodontal disease. The pharmaceutical composition containing medium-chain fatty acids as active ingredients may include lectins and/or fluoride in addition to medium-chain fatty acids. |