Ronald E Trachy

US Patent:

60178884, Jan 25, 2000

Filed:

Dec 23, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/996307

Inventors:

Alexander J. Pallenberg - Duval WA
Leonard M. Patt - Seattle WA
Ronald E. Trachy - Bothell WA

Assignee:

ProCyte Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

A61K 3805

US Classification:

514 19

Abstract:

Peptide-copper complexes are disclosed which stimulate the growth of hair on warm-blooded animals. In one aspect of this invention, the peptide-copper complexes are dipeptides or tripeptides chelated to copper at a molar ratio ranging from about 1:1 to 3:1, with the second position of the peptide from the amino terminus being histidine, arginine or a derivative thereof. The peptide-copper complexes may be formulated for administration by, for example, topical application or injection. Any affliction associate with hair loss, including hair loss associated with both androgenetic and secondary alopecia, may be treated with the peptide-copper complexes of this invention.

US Patent:

55389457, Jul 23, 1996

Filed:

Jun 17, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/261475

Inventors:

Alexander J. Pallenberg - Duval WA
Leonard M. Patt - Seattle WA
Ronald E. Trachy - Bothell WA

Assignee:

ProCyte Corporation - Kirkland WA

International Classification:

A61K 3804

US Classification:

514 6

Abstract:

Peptide-copper complexes are disclosed which stimulate the growth of hair on warm-blooded animals. In one aspect of this invention, the peptide-copper complexes are dipeptides or tripeptides chelated to copper at a molar ratio ranging from about 1:1 to 3:1, with the second position of the peptide from the amino terminus being histidine, arginine or a derivative thereof. The peptide-copper complexes may be formulated for administration by, for example, topical application or injection. Any affliction associate with hair loss, including hair loss associated with both androgenetic and secondary alopecia, may be treated with the peptide-copper complexes of this invention.