abstract |
A synthetic peptide is described herein, which has an amino acid sequence that has 20-39 amino acid residues. The synthetic peptide has at least 80% amino acid sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 1, and includes at least 20 consecutive residues having at least 90% amino acid sequence identity to residues 11-30 of SEQ ID NO: 1. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the synthetic peptide are also described herein; and applications thereof. According to several embodiments of the present description, the synthetic peptide is useful in promoting muscle or tendon regeneration, and / or arteriogenesis in a subject. |