| abstract |
The present invention relates to a noggin-derived peptide and to a composition containing same for promoting hair growth, enhancing the condition of the skin, providing an anti-inflammatory function, or preventing or treating bone diseases. The noggin-derived peptide of the present invention performs a function identical or similar to that of natural human noggin, and has a superior stability and skin permeability as compared to the natural human noggin. The composition containing the peptide of the present invention as an active ingredient exhibits remarkably superior effects in treating, preventing, or improving growth factor-related symptoms, e.g. hair loss, skin conditions or stab wounds, and in treating, preventing, or improving symptoms of growth factor over-expression.; Therefore, the superior activity and stability of the peptide of the present invention are greatly advantageous for using the peptide of the present invention in medicine, quasi-drugs, and cosmetics. |