Cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions and methods for their use
US5268175A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 1992 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/51
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Topical cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions are provided for the external protection of human or animal tissues from contact with heavy metals, and the composition includes a metal sequestering component capable of binding metal ions and a physiologically inert carrier suitable for topical administration. The metal sequestering component one or more metal binding peptide having a high proportion of cysteine residues, for example a metallothionein.
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