Methods for promoting wound healing and muscle regeneration...

Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Peptide containing doai

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C514S017200, C514S018600, C514S021200, C530S350000

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07910542

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods for promoting wound healing and treating muscle atrophy in a mammal in need. The method comprises administering to the mammal a Nell1 protein or a Nell1 nucleic acid molecule.

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