NOVEL CASPASE-14 ACTIVATOR PEPTIDES AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SAID PEPTIDES

摘要

The invention relates to peptide compounds of general formula (I) R1 - (AA)n - X1 - X2 - Ile - Gln - AIa - Cys - Arg - GIy - X3 - (AA)P - R2 as caspase-14 activators. The invention also relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical compostion comprising at least one peptide of general formula (I), in a physiologically acceptable medium, and to the use of said composition for preventing and/or repairing damage to DNA, for preventing and/or treating cutaneous signs of ageing and photo-ageing, and for improving the skin barrier function. The invention further relates to a cosmetic treatment method for preventing and/or treating cutaneous signs of ageing and photo-ageing, and for preventing and/or repairing damage caused by UV radiation.