Peptide tyrosinase inhibitors and uses thereof
US8338364B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/28
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are peptides which 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. Methods of skin treatment are also provided, the methods further including use of a peptide characterized by the amino acid sequence SFLLRN (SEQ ID NO: 1).
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