"Seaweed can be more beneficial for caries prevention than toothpastes," say scientists at Newcastle University, who are developing a new drug to protect teeth, gums and dentures from harmful microbes.
The main component of the drug is an enzyme obtained from the bacterium Bacillus Licheniformis on the surface of seaweed.
Scientists have been studying this bacterium for a long time in order to create an anti-deposition agent on the submarine surface of ships. More recently, they have been interested in using it in medicine.
"The point is," says Nicholas Jakuboviks, a physician at Newcastle School of Dentistry. "They gradually fill in the free space around the teeth and gums. They form a kind of protective barrier. This barrier protects the enamel from toothbrushes, toothpaste, toothpastes and, you guessed it, antibiotics."
Researchers at the University of Newcastle, led by Professor Grant Berger, observed Bacillus Licheniformis in sea urchins and found that Bacillus Licheniformis secreted a special enzyme that completely removes biogars from harmful bacteria during movement.
Professor Burgess said: "This is a miracle, a sea enzyme can kill caries-causing microbes in any area, including hard-to-reach areas. "Moreover, the enzyme can prevent the formation of plaque itself, and this is very important."
"When we started exploring the potential of sea urchins, we focused on naval vessels. We soon realized that the Bacillus Licheniformis enzyme of the sea urchin could be used on a larger scale. If we include it in toothpaste, we will be able to prevent the formation of dental plaque, caries and gum disease. In surgery, the enzyme may be used to place implants such as an artificial hip joint and a sound valve. ” - noted the professor.
The next step for English science will be to organize clinical trials of a unique enzyme and launch a new drug.
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