METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATING THE PROLIFERATION OR DIFFERENTIATION OF STEM CELLS WITH SUBSTANCE P OR AN ANALOG THEREOF

摘要

Compositions and methods are provided for stimulating cell proliferation anddifferentiation with substance P or a substance P analog. In one embodiment,the methods provide for stimulating or promoting stem cell differentiationby contacting a stem cell with substance P or a substance P analog. In another embodiment,the methods provide for administering to subject an effective amount of substanceP or a substance P analog to treat an illness, disease or disorder.