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Cosmetic or dermatological use of peptides for promoting adhesion between skin cells

US7211269B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 2004
Grant dateMay 1, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q19/08
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Method for preparing a cosmetic or dermatological composition, of a sufficient amount of peptides of sequence (Gly-Pro-Gln)n-NH2, wherein: n ranges between 1 and 3, and the amino acids can be in the form L, D or DL; the peptides or the composition being designed to: promote adhesion between skin cells, promote cell adhesion, to provide curative and/or preventive treatment for ageing skin symptoms (of physiological or solar origin) and to enhance skin appearance. In a preferred embodiment, the peptide is of sequence (Gly-Pro-Gln)2-NH2.

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