#$%^&*AU2016202913A120160526.pdf#####ABSTRACT The invention relates to methods and compositions for improving wound healing and in particular for preventing scar formation and thus loss of function that can occur in 5 injured tissues during the natural wound healing process. Particularly, although by no means exclusively, the invention relates to the healing of chronic wounds such as diabetic ulcers. 7712826_1(GHMatters)P86131.AU.1WO 20101008573 PCT[US2009/004129 1/38 ca C) 00 tww M 0 M C CC !h 00 0r kaa C>; o 0 00 co o- W U) It c) C uop;onpaej eeiv PUflOM %