Use of substances to protect FGF-2 or FGF-beta growth factor
US9925134B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2500/04
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to substances which are capable of protecting FGF-2, to a composition for preventing or controlling degradation of FGF-2, and a method of protecting FGF-2 in the skin from degradation.In particular, the invention relates to an extract of Hibiscus Abelmoschus or ambrette, a rebokza extract, a gougizi berry extract, a banha extract, a lessonia extract, a mustard flour extract, a wooyin extract, a barley extract, and/or a sesame extract, in amounts effective to protect FGF-2 from its degradation.Further, the present invention allows the extracellular matrix to be restructured, particularly at the dermis, which is useful, for example, for controlling aging.
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