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De novo synthesis of glucocorticoids in the epidermis and its uses and applications

US8802660B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2008
Grant dateAug 12, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P17/02
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods and compositions that control, i.e., antagonize/inhibit or agonize/stimulate, de novo glucocorticoid production in the skin. Such methods and compositions can be used for the prevention and/or treatment of a variety of skin conditions, including inflammation, acute wounds, chronic non-healing wounds, keloid, fibrotic or hypertrophic scars, and epithelial-derived cancer.

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