Patent ID: 6384074
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: A61K,A61P,A61Q

Abstract:
A method of activating cell growth in a human requiring such activation comprising applying to the skin of a human a cell growth activating amount of a compound represented by formula (1) where R1 is â€”CH2OH, â€”COOR6 or â€”COOX, where X is a group capable of forming a salt, R6 is hydrogen or C1 to C3 lower alkyl and R2 to R5 each represent hydrogen or methyl; and . . . A . . . is &boxH;C(CH3)â€”, â€”C(CH3)&boxH;, â€”C(&boxH;CH2)â€”, â€”CH(CH3)â€” or â€”C(OH)(CH3)â€”.