A Peptide Derivative with Known Anti-Wrinkle Properties Identified as Potent Dipeptidylpeptidase-4 Inhibitor

    April 2016 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”
    D. Imfeld, Eileen Jackson, Eliane Wandeler, P. Lais, Remo Campiche
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    TLDR A peptide known for reducing wrinkles also effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to skin inflammation and acne.
    The document reports on a peptide derivative (PD) beta-Ala-Pro-Dab-NHbenzyl, previously known for its anti-wrinkle properties due to its inhibition of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, which reduces muscular activity. This PD was found to be a potent inhibitor of dipeptidylpeptidase-4 (DPP-4), an enzyme expressed in skin cells and associated with conditions like sebaceous hyperplasia, follicular hyperkeratosis, and inflammation. The PD demonstrated an IC50 of 5μM in a cell-free DPP-4 enzyme inhibition assay and showed potential as a ligand in in silico docking studies. The PD's effects on sebum lipid production and anti-inflammatory interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1RA) were investigated ex vivo on sebaceous glands. Clinical data indicated that 85% of volunteers using a PD-containing formulation reported reduced skin reflection or shiny skin, compared to 60% with a placebo, suggesting a reduction in sebum secretion. These findings suggest new applications for the PD in treating skin inflammation and acne.
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