MATRIX PROTEIN COMPOSITIONS FOR GUIDED CONNECTIVE TISSUE GROWTH

摘要

The present invention relates to the use of enamel matrix, enamel matrix derivatives and/or enamel matrix proteins as therapeutic and/or cosmetic agents. Said substances are sued for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic composition for actively inducing guiding and/or stimulating connective tissue growth and thus to prevent connective tissue scaring and/or contraction in a wound cavity and/or tissue defect that is characterised by a substantial loss of tissue. Comprised in the invention is in particular the use of active enamel substances for guided connective soft tissue growth and resistance to contraction in deep cavity shaped wounds following loss or removal of significant volumes of tissue, such as e.g. after surgical removal of a tumour and especially in combination with radiation therapy.