Bioactive peptides: Signaling the future

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Abstract

Natural processes within the body are modulated almost exclusively by the interaction of specific amino acid sequences, either as peptides or as subsections of proteins. With respect to skin, proteins and peptides are involved in the modulation of cell proliferation, cell migration, inflammation, angiogenesis, melanogenesis, and protein synthesis and regulation. The creation of therapeutic or bioactive peptide analogs of specific interactive sequences has opened the door to a diverse new field of pharmaceutical and active cosmetic ingredients for the skincare industry. Here, we describe the origin of such sequences, their role in nature, their application to dermatology, as well as the advantages and challenges posed by this new technology. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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Fields, K., Falla, T. J., Rodan, K., & Bush, L. (2009). Bioactive peptides: Signaling the future. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1473-2165.2009.00416.x

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