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US 2018/0003598 A1Published application
Methods for sampling gingival metabolites
AssigneeThe Procter & Gamble Company
InventorsSancai XIE, John Christian HAUGHT, Cheryl Sue TANSKY, Thomas Glenn HUGGINS, JR., Donald James WHITE, JR., Lijuan LI, Malgorzata KLUKOWSKA, Angela Marie FIENO, Deepa Ashok KHAMBE
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Abstract
One or more methods for sampling gingival metabolites and biomarkers.
Claims10
A method for non-invasive collection of gingival samples comprising:
- using a collection device oriented parallel to the gum line of a specific tooth;
- detaching a portion of the collection device from the collection device and placing into a container;
- extracting protein and metabolite from the portion of the collecting device.
A method for extraction from gingival brush samples comprising:
- using a collection device oriented parallel to the gum line of a specific tooth;
- a portion of the collection device is detached from the collection device and placed into a container containing extraction buffer;
- removing the collection device from the container;
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- extracting a biomarker.
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