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Protective factors against inflammation, burns and noxious stimuli

US7605132B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

YISSUM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT COMPANY OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM LTD. · IL

Inventor

Uri Wormser · Jerusalem, IL

Key dates

Filing date	May 18, 2007
Grant date	Oct 20, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 18, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61P37/00
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Peptide factors isolated from skin following exposure to chemical or thermal injury and treatment with iodine preparations are capable of reducing or ameliorating the extent of injury when administered to other animals. Specific peptides, including fragments of histone H2A and fibrinopeptide A, and preferred derivatives of these peptides are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using these peptides are also disclosed. The extracts, peptides and pharmaceutical compositions according to the invention are useful for the prevention and treatment of inflammatory conditions and exposure to noxious stimuli.

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