Modulation of thymosin beta-4 in skin

US9114089B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9114089-B2
Application numberUS-201314100514-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateDec 9, 2013
Priority dateDec 13, 2011
Publication dateAug 25, 2015
Grant dateAug 25, 2015

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Methods for preventing, ameliorating, or reducing dermatological signs of aging are provided which employ active agents, other than a retinoid, that stimulate thymosin beta-4 expression in the skin. Also provided are methods for screening for substances which stimulate thymosin beta-4 expression levels and the methods of using active agents identified by the screening protocol in the treatment of skin.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A method for cosmetically improving the aesthetic appearance of human skin comprising topically applying to an area of the human skin in need thereof a composition comprising a cosmetically a effective amount of a synthetic compound selected from the group consisting of: and combinations thereof for a time sufficient to cosmetically improve the aes…

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What does patent US9114089B2 cover?
Methods for preventing, ameliorating, or reducing dermatological signs of aging are provided which employ active agents, other than a retinoid, that stimulate thymosin beta-4 expression in the skin. Also provided are methods for screening for substances which stimulate thymosin beta-4 expression levels and the methods of using active agents identified by the screening protocol in the treatment …
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Avon Prod Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61Q19/08. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Aug 25 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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