abstract |
The present invention relates to the use of egg white and/or fractions thereof for the manufacture of a preparation for tissue regeneration. In particular whole egg white is used. With the preparation of the invention several stages of tissue regeneration can be treated, such as initiation and/or acceleration of tissue healing, in particular stimulation of cell migration and/or stimulation of cell proliferation; prevention of wound infection; and prevention of tissue scar formation. The invention also relates to specific fractions of egg white. The preparation of the invention can be a topical preparation, a wound dressing or a specific preparation for the treatment and/or prevention of tissue damage of the gastrointestinal tract. |