 | | Peptide Information
Peptide is any of a group of organic compounds comprising two or more amino acids which react by forming a link or peptide bond.
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein reduced to protein fragments or peptides they communicate or interact with target molecules in the body to prompt or start an activity the body has slowed or stop performing. In the past the molecular size of amino acids would not easily pass through the skin rendering the product ineffective altering the amino acid to a peptide fragment solved the issue.
Proteomics the study of proteins emerged from the human genome research unlocking the encoded genetic information of amino acids and the body. The sequence of these amino acids in the protein peptide determines the shape, properties and biological role of the peptide some examples are stimulating hormonal activity or body repair. Peptides can be synthetically produced, derived from plant and animal sources or made by the body. Current medical data is starting to connect peptide deficiency to dermatitis (red itching skin with no known cause) and eczema.
Skin care products use specific active peptides that target and regulate cell function; maximize collagen production by stimulating the growth of collagen cells resulting in the reduction of fine lines increasing skin firmness and tone. Previously researchers formulated skin care products to replace low levels or deficient components of the skin now peptides can intervene during the aging process signaling the skin to repair itself.
Peptide technology is remarkable proving its ability to penetrate the skin without redness or irritation. Excellent for all skin types especially sensitive and ultra sensitive skin wanting anti aging results may be combined with any pharmaceutical or cosmetic due to its gentle nature. Peptides found its niche in the skin care industry as the “communicator” turning-off the command to age and turning-on the command to repair, an ambassador to skin’s network circuit board.
Pentapeptide is five amino acids joined by a bond "penta" is the Greek word for five. Polypeptide is protein or part of a protein forming a chain of amino acids joined by a peptide bond "poly" is the Greek word for many.
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