Background Every day the skin is constantly exposed to several harmful factors that induce
oxidative stress. When the cells are incapable to maintain the balance between antioxidant …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), or host defence peptides, are short proteins in various life
forms. Here we discuss AMPs, which may become a promising substitute or adjuvant in …

Bioactive peptides have gained significant attention in the cosmetic industry due to their
potential in enhancing skin health and beauty. These small protein fragments exhibit various …

In the last two decades, many new peptides have been developed, and new knowledge on
how peptides improve the skin has been uncovered. The spectrum of peptides in the field of …

Biotechnology uses microorganisms and/or enzymes to obtain specific products through
fermentative processes and/or genetic engineering techniques. Examples of these products …

Background Macroalgae are a natural source of valuable compounds for different
applications. Despite the high protein content (up to 47%) and complete essential amino …

Peptides found in skin can act by different mechanisms of action, being able to function as
epidermal or nervous growth factors or even as neurotransmitters. Due to the vast …

Introduction Alopecia areata (AA), also known as 'area Celsi', is the second most common
form of hair loss affecting the scalp. Newly proposed treatments for AA include low-level light …

Naturally occurring peptides found in the human skin can serve particular biological
activities and play roles as signaling molecules of various physiological processes such as …

Introduction Polymer nanogels are among the most promising nanoplatforms for use in
biomedical applications. The substantial interest for these drug carriers is to enhance the …