Methods and compositions for treating dermal lesions
OwnerDaniel K. Podolskyinventor
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Abstract
This invention features methods of treating and preventing damage to the epidermis and dermis by local administration of trefoil peptides. The trefoil peptide can be administered either alone or in combination with other therapeutics including antimicrobial agents, anti-inflammatory agents or, analgesics.
Claims48
A method for treating or preventing a lesion of the skin of a mammal comprising administering to the lesion, or the region of the skin where a lesion is to be prevented, a therapeutically effective amount of a trefoil peptide or biologically active fragment thereof.
A pharmaceutical composition suitable for topical administration to the skin of a mammal, wherein said composition comprises a trefoil peptide or a biologically active fragment thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
A medical material comprising a trefoil peptide or a biologically active fragment thereof.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.