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Novel bioactive peptides promote wound healing in vivo

Published in Medical Patent Law Weekly, March 14th, 2012

2012 MAR 14 -- Researchers have combined bioactive peptides to successfully stimulate wound healing. The in vitro and in vivo study, published in PLoS ONE, demonstrates that the combination of two peptides stimulates the growth of blood vessels and promotes re-growth of tissue. Further development of these peptides could lead to a new treatment for chronic and acute wounds.

The team tested a newly-created peptide, UN3, in pre-clinical models aimed to simulate impaired wound healing as is seen in patients with peripheral vascular diseases or uncontrolled diabetes. The peptide led to a 50% increase in blood vessel wall development, a 250% increase in growth...

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Source: Medical Patent Law Weekly (2012-03-14)

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