Cyclic peptides from the c-terminus of acetylcholinesterase for treatment of skin disorders and for cosmetical use
AssigneeNeuro-Bio Ltd
InventorSusan GREENFIELD
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Abstract
The invention relates to skin, and to novel compositions, therapies and methods for treating, preventing or ameliorating a variety of skin conditions. The invention also extends to cosmetics and pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using them on skin to treat various conditions.
Claims20
A cyclic polypeptide, derivative or analogue thereof comprising an amino acid sequence derived from the C-terminus of acetylcholinesterase (AChE), or a truncation thereof, for use in treating, preventing or ameliorating a skin disease.
The cyclic polypeptide, derivative or analogue thereof, for use according to any preceding claim, wherein the polypeptide, derivative or analogue thereof is created using a de novo peptide synthesis method.
A cyclic polypeptide, derivative or analogue thereof comprising an amino acid sequence derived from the C-terminus of acetylcholinesterase (AChE), or a truncation thereof, for use in reducing, preventing or inhibiting scar formation.
A method for cosmetic treatment of skin, comprising applying, to skin, a cyclic polypeptide, or a derivative or analogue thereof comprising an amino acid sequence derived from the C-terminus of acetylcholinesterase (AChE), or a truncation thereof.
The use of a cyclic polypeptide, or a derivative or analogue thereof comprising an amino acid sequence derived from the C-terminus of acetylcholinesterase (AChE), or a truncation thereof, for cosmetic treatment of skin.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.