Abstract: Provided are peptides having a sequence that is a subsequence of a ficolin protein and methods of use thereof. The peptide may be a subsequence of human ficolin in which case it is essentially non-toxic. Further provided is a pharmaceutical composition including such peptides. The pharmaceutical composition can include an active ingredient for delivery through a body surface such as skin.
Abstract: Provided is an adhesive for adhering tissues. The adhesive includes a scaffolding and one or more peptides or proteins capable of binding to cells of both the first and second tissues. In a embodiment, the proteins or peptides have an amino acid sequence that is a subsequence of a ficolin protein, for example, a human ficolin.