Use of phaeodactylum algae extract as cosmetic agent promoting the proteasome activity of skin cells and cosmetic composition comprising same
US7220417B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q17/04
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to the use of an extract of the alga Phaeodactylum, particularly the alga Phaeodactylum tricornutum, as a cosmetic agent promoting the proteasome activity of skin cells, particularly keratinocytes, fibroblasts or melanocytes (preferably human).The invention makes it possible to manufacture a cosmetic composition for protecting the skin from the adverse effects of UV exposure or for preventing and/or delaying skin ageing effects.
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