March 23, 2023
On March 27, 2023, Teikyo University (Chairman and President: Yoshihito Okinaga, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo) will launch nationwide sales of "Clorets SitaCLEAR" and "UHA SitaClear Tablet Clear Peach," utilizing a patent owned by Teikyo University (Patent No. 6249438) for "Oral Hygiene Improving Active Composition and Anti-Candida Active Composition." These products incorporate a patented aromatic compound complex known as DOMAC (Do?umakku), which has the remarkable ability to inhibit Candida bacteria in the mouth. Teikyo University's Medical Mycology Research Center and UHA Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (President: Yasumasa Yamada, Chuo-ku, Osaka) have collaborated for over a decade in researching and developing this breakthrough. Teikyo University granted a license for this patent to the company, with support from the Teikyo University Industry-Academia Collaboration Promotion Center in product development.
Mondelez Japan Co., Ltd. (President: Yusuke Ikari, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo) has recognized the functionality of the DOMAC component and incorporated it into their product "Clorets SitaCLEAR," which focuses on combating surface stains on the tongue. This innovative gum will be available in supermarkets, convenience stores, and drugstores nationwide. Additionally, UHA Ajinomoto has been offering the "UHA SitaClear" series, containing DOMAC, since 2016. Now, introducing "UHA SitaClear Tablet Clear Peach" as a new product, available at major retail outlets and drugstores across the country. Its convenient pocket-sized packaging and the easily maintainable Clear Peach flavor are key features.
All of these products are a testament to Teikyo University's commitment to utilizing research findings for practical applications. When you come across them, be sure to give them a try.
Teikyo University remains dedicated to advancing research activities that contribute to society and actively promotes the implementation of industry-academia collaborations.
This time, Mondelez Japan Co., Ltd. (President: Yusuke Ikari, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo) has evaluated the functionality of this patented ingredient DOMAC, and has decided to use it in its product "Chlorets Shita CLEAR." rice field. The newly adopted gum is characterized by approaching dirt on the surface of the tongue. This "Chloret's Shita CLEAR" will be sold at supermarkets, convenience stores, drug stores, etc. nationwide. In addition, UHA Mikakuto has been developing the "UHA Shitacria" series containing DOMAC since 2016, and this time, as a new product, "UHA Shitacria Tablet Clear Peach" will be sold at mass retailers and drugstores nationwide. It's decided. It features an easy-to-carry size that is perfect for a simple tongue care habit, and a clear peach flavor that is easy to continue. Both products utilize the research results of Teikyo University. Please pick it up when you see it.
Teikyo University will continue to actively promote research activities that contribute to society and social implementation through industry-academia collaboration.
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