There is provided a compound of formula I, X-Y (I) wherein: Y comprises
a peptide fragment of formula IV, [Ala] m-[Lys-V] n-Lys-V (IV) wherein m represents 0 or 1, n represents the integer 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, and each V independently represents a sequence of 2 to 4 amino acids wherein the amino acids are selected from one or more of the group consisting of Lys, Pro, Hyp, diHyp, Thr, pThr, DOPA, Tyr and Ser; and X represents at least one optional
substituent selected from the group consisting of: (i) a lipid selected from the group consisting of
vitamin A,
vitamin E,
cholesterol and fatty acids comprising one or more
carboxylic acid groups, 1 to 50 carbons and / or one or more cyclic rings, said lipids being linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated with between 1 and 10 carbon-carbon double bonds and / or substituted with between 1 and 10-OH groups, or a derivative of any of these lipids; and / or (ii) a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, which compounds may be used in
medicine, including as pharmaceutical excipients, adhesives and film-forming materials, and / or may be used in the treatment of conditions characterized by
inflammation, including wounds, burns and mucosal disorders such as
skin diseases, oral diseases, gynecological diseases and IBD.