GROWTH PROMOTING PEPTIDES AND USES THEREOF

摘要

A native peptide comprising a cell growth promoting fragment of a protein selected from SEQ ID NOs: 1-13, and a composition comprising a plurality of growth promoting peptides are described. Also disclosed is the use of such peptides and compositions in the prevention of aging of human skin, the treatment of diseases or conditions characterized by damaged epithelial cells or tissues such as colon cancer and peripheral inflammatory disorders, and the treatment of wounds. Specific pea and rice protein derived peptides are described in SEQ ID NOs: 15-505, and 546-704.