Peptides and pharmaceutical compositions for treating connective tissue
US8563514B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided is a pharmaceutical composition for sequestering cells in connective tissue. The composition includes a biocompatible scaffolding to which one or more peptides or proteins are linked. The peptides or proteins have an amino acid sequence that is a subsequence of human ficolin and are capable of binding the cells to be sequestered. The pharmaceutical composition can be used in the treatment of connective tissue, and can be used as a dermal filler.
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