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Human skin equivalents expressing exogenous polypeptides

US8790636B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 2012
Grant dateJul 29, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2510/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to compositions for wound closure. More specifically, the present invention provides human skin equivalents engineered to express exogenous polypeptides (e.g., antimicrobial polypeptides and keratinocyte growth factor 2) and compositions and methods for making human skin equivalents engineered to express exogenous polypeptides. In addition, the present invention provides methods for treatment of wounds with human skin equivalents engineered to express exogenous polypeptides.

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