| 摘要 |
Provided is WNT3A, or a therapeutically effective fragment or derivative thereof, for use as a medicament for the prevention, reduction or inhibition of scarring. Also provided is a method of preventing, reducing or inhibiting scarring, the method comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of WNT3A, or a therapeutically effective fragment or derivative thereof, to a patient in need of such prevention, reduction or inhibition. The methods and medicaments of the invention are suitable for use in the prevention, reduction or inhibition of scarring arising as a result of healing of a wound, or scarring associated with a fibrotic disorder. The methods and medicaments disclosed are of particular use in preventing, reducing or inhibiting scarring of the skin.
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