Human skin equivalents expressing exogenous polypeptides
US9163076B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2510/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to compositions for wound healing. More specifically, the present invention provides human skin equivalents engineered to express exogenous proteinase inhibitor polypeptides (e.g., TIMP-1 polypeptides) 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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