EXHIBIT 23.1

                 CONSENT OF PETERSON & CO., INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Post-Effective Amendment to Registration Statements on Form S-2 and related
Prospectus of Protein Polymer Technologies, Inc. for the registration of its
common stock and to the incorporation by reference therein of our report dated
February 19, 2002, with respect to the financial statements of Protein Polymer
Technologies, Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form 10-KSB) for the year
ended December 31, 2001, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



                                                   PETERSON & COMPANY

San Diego, California
June 7, 2002