COMPOSITIONS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF COLLAGEN AND ELASTIN

摘要

This invention relates to a method for inhibiting the degradation of collagen and/or elastin. Specifically, the invention relates to the use of ovotransferrin, (also known as conalbumin) to inhibit specific proteases which degrade collagen or elastin. The collagen or elastin may be present in human skin or in cosmetics. The invention also relates to compositions comprising ovotransferrin.