Colgate-Palmolive Company
Methods of Inducing Siga and Mucin 5b in the Oral Cavity

Abstract:

Methods of increasing sIgA and mucin 5B levels in an individual's oral cavity are disclosed. The methods comprise applying to the individual's oral cavity in an amount effective to increase sIgA and mucin 5B levels in the individual's oral cavity, an oral care composition comprising: zinc phosphate, stannous fluoride and optionally, an organic acid buffer system.