Oligopeptide tyrosinase inhibitors and uses thereof
US7902329B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are peptides that inhibit the enzymatic activity of tyrosinase, as well as formulations and methods for their use in the reduction of skin pigmentation, and methods of administering the inhibitory peptides in a topical formulation. Peptide sequences disclosed include KFEKKFEK and YRSRKYSSWY.
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