Agonist Peptides of Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor (bFGF) and the Method of Reduction of Wrinkles on Skin, Darkening of Hair and Acceleration of Wound Healing

Abstract

The present invention is directed to synergistic therapies for the treatment of vitiligo. Particularly, the invention is directed to a composition for the reduction of wrinkles on skin, the acceleration of wound healing, and the darkening of hair including a peptide and an acceptable carrier. The peptide may be selected from the group consisting of the peptide of SEQ. ID 1, the peptide of SEQ. ID 2, the peptide of SEQ. ID 3, the peptide of SEQ. ID 4, the peptide of SEQ. ID 5, the peptide of SEQ. ID 6, the peptide of SEQ. ID 7, and the peptide of SEQ. ID 8.

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       3 . A composition for the reduction of wrinkles on skin, the acceleration of wound healing, and the darkening of hair comprising:
 a peptide selected from the group consisting of the peptide of SEQ. ID 1, the peptide of SEQ. ID 2, the peptide of SEQ. ID 3, the peptide of SEQ. ID 4, the peptide of SEQ. ID 5, the peptide of SEQ. ID 6, the peptide of SEQ. ID 7, and the peptide of SEQ. ID 8, wherein said peptides are agonist peptides of bFGF; and   an acceptable carrier for topical application.   
   
   
       4 . The composition as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein the peptide is present in an amount of 0.02 to 5% w/w.