| 摘要 |
Provided are therapeutic compositions having anti-inflammatory activity in a human or an animal, said compositions comprising a Molluscum contagiosum virus MC160 protein or an inflammation-inhibiting peptide or polypeptide derived in amino acid sequence therefrom. Optionally, these compositions can further comprise a cell penetration peptide, such that the MC160 protein, peptide or polypeptide is transported into cells of the human or animal, with the result that the inflammatory response is reduced at a site negatively impacted by inflammation. Methods for reducing the inflammatory response in a human or animal in need of same are provided, and these methods include the step of applying or administering an effective amount of the relevant composition.
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