**INCI Name:** Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
**INCI Name:** Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 / Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Overview
INCI Name: Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 is a peptide compound with applications in research and therapeutics. INCI Name: Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 / Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | INCI Name: Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 |
| Sequence | Sequence: Pal-Lys-Thr-Thr-Lys-Ser |
Mechanism: Stimulates collagen I, III, and IV synthesis; fibronectin and hyaluronic acid production via TGF-β pathway activation
Application: Anti-wrinkle creams, serums; clinically shown to reduce wrinkle depth by up to 44% over 2 months at 4 ppm
First generation matrikine signal peptide. The palmitoyl group enhances lipophilicity and skin penetration. Fragments of collagen type I C-terminal propeptide.
Matrixyl 3000
ID: COSM-002 | | Length | 498 amino acids |
| Category | Cosmetic Peptides |
Structure
INCI Name: Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 belongs to the Cosmetic Peptides class of peptides. Its structure and properties make it suitable for various research and therapeutic applications.
Applications
INCI Name: Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 has been studied for its potential applications in:
- Biomedical research
- Drug discovery
- Diagnostic applications
- Therapeutic development
References
- Source: cosmetic-peptides.md
- Database: Wikipept Peptide Database
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