Method for stimulating proliferation of colon cells using POMC.sub.76-103
AssigneeLudwig Institute for Cancer Research
InventorsEdouard C. Nice, Robert James, Richard J. Simpson, Antony W. Burgess, Robert H. Whitehead
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Abstract
The invention describes how known peptide POMC.sub.76-103 can be used to stimulate colon cell proliferation. The peptide can be used alone, or in combination with other cell proliferation stimulating agents.
Claims15
An in vitro method for stimulating proliferation of colonic cells, comprising applying to said colonic cells a composition consisting essentially of a peptide having SEQ ID NO:
- 1;
- wherein said composition is applied in an amount effective to stimulate colonic cell proliferation.
An in vitro method for stimulating proliferation of colonic cells, comprising applying to said colonic cells a composition consisting essentially of a peptide having SEQ ID NO:
- 1 and a growth factor;
- wherein said composition is applied in an amount effective to stimulate colonic cell proliferation.
A method for stimulating proliferation of colonic cells, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a composition consisting essentially of a peptide having SEQ ID NO:
- 1;
- wherein said composition is administered in an amount effective to stimulate colonic cell proliferation.
A method for stimulating proliferation of colonic cells, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a composition consisting essentially of a peptide having SEQ ID NO:
- 1 and a growth factor;
- wherein said composition is administered in an amount effective to stimulate colonic cell proliferation.
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