Provided is 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) in which m represents 0 or 1, n represents an integer 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 and, each V independently represents a 2 to 4 amino acids sequence, in which the amino acids are selected from one or more of the group Lys, Pro, Hyp, diHyp, Thr, pThr, DOPA, Tyr, and Ser; and X represents at least one optional
substituent selected from: (i)a lipid, which lipid is selected from the group consisting of
vitamin A,
vitamin E,
cholesterol and a
fatty acid; and / or (ii)a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drug, which compounds are useful in
medicine, including as pharmaceutical excipients, adhesives and film-forming materials and / or are useful in the treatment of conditions characterised by
inflammation, including wounds, burns, and disorders of the mucosa, such as
skin diseases, oral diseases, gynecological diseases and IBDs.