The Regulatory Role of the Tetrapeptide AcSDKP in Skin and Hair Physiology and the Prevention of Aging Effects in These Tissues – A Potential Cosmetic Role

    March 2013 in “ International Journal of Cosmetic Science ”
    N. Hajem, Albert de la Chapelle, Jérôme Bignon … Joanna Wdzieczak‐Bakala
    Studysummary This study reports that the tetrapeptide AcSDKP significantly promotes skin and hair health in vitro and ex vivo, suggesting it could be used cosmetically to counteract skin aging and hair loss.
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