Self-assembling peptides

摘要

Peptide-based hydrogels in which the peptides coalesce such that they 'self-assemble' to form a hydrogel. Such hydrogels can be used to deliver pharmaceutically active compounds through mucosal tissue. The peptides have 2-20 amino acids. Preferred peptides have 6-10 amino acids (e.g. FEFEFKFK, FEFEFRFR). The peptides have been found to adhere well to mucosal tissue allowing for good delivery of pharmaceutically active compounds and may be used to treat pain, inflammation and infection of the oral cavity (e.g. sore throat).