Species specific proteins for wound healing and methods of use
OwnerWilliam P Duncan, Lauren S Gollahon +1inventors
InventorsWilliam P Duncan, Lauren S Gollahon, D. Andrew Skaff
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OwnerWilliam P Duncan, Lauren S Gollahon +1inventors
InventorsWilliam P Duncan, Lauren S Gollahon, D. Andrew Skaff
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TRIM72, is a naturally occurring protein in mammalian cells that is known to be important in cell membrane repair and tissue regeneration in injury conditions. When tissues are damaged, (abrasions, cuts, scrapes, etc.), the protein is recruited to the damaged tissue to aid in reassembly of the lipid membrane layer through shuttling membrane vesicles. The more quickly the cell membrane can be repaired, possibly even saving the damaged cells, the faster the full healing process will occur. This also greatly reduces the risk of infection by minimizing the length of time the damaged cells are exposed to the outside world. Rather than waiting for the protein to be naturally produced and recruited to the injury site, a topical application of the purified protein, either directly or contained as an active ingredient within a hydrogel or cream, could be applied, delivering the protein in high quantities directly to the affected area.
A preparation for treatment purposes, the preparation comprising:
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