Pentapeptide-3 200mg

AHK is a short peptide with the following sequence – Ala-His-Lys. It displays a powerful effect on fibroblasts (those are the types of cells that contribute to the formation of connective tissue and the growth of the extracellular matrix), but some research suggests it also promotes the growth of blood vessels.   AHK will also transform growth factor beta-1 and increase VEGF.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (also known as Rigin) is another synthetic peptide in Peptide.Shop’s offer, and is composed of the following amino acids:

• Glutamine
• Glycine
• Arginine and
• Proline

As already mentioned, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is a synthetic peptide, a fragment of immunoglobulin G, which presents in the sequence N-(1-oxohexadecyl)glycyl-L-glutaminyl-L-prolyl-L-arginine. Much like Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-7 can also be synthesized using two different solid-phase methodologies. Without going into too much detail on the actual methodologies, we can say that the second one uses a soluble fragment to improve the water solubility of Palmitoyl Tripeptide-7, so that it becomes easier to purify. What this peptide does is it decreases IL-6 secretion, reduces inflammation due to UVB exposure, stimulates laminin IV and V as well as collagen VII production. Since its discovery, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 has undergone several research studies to determine its effectiveness in skin related conditions as well as its potential in wound healing. These studies did show this synthetic peptide can be used as a crucial skin-restoring ingredient because it soothes the skin by disrupting factors that cause irritation (such as UVB light induced one), as well as preventing skin’s loss of firmness. Essentially, it helped the skin regain firmness, which is why research is also geared towards using this peptide in wrinkle repair serums. On the other hand, there is little to no evidence that it helps with wound healing. We still need more studies in this regard. Reference: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8400021/

A lipopeptide is a molecule which basically consists of lipids that are connected to a peptide; they are even able to self-assemble into different structures.   This ability allows for incredible versatility, giving lipopeptides the ability to be used in the creation of antibiotics, toll-like receptor agonists, antifungal and hemolytic activities; they can also interact with plasma membranes and display bactericidal activity.

Syn-AKE is an anti-wrinkle active peptide compound which is based on a synthetic tripeptide. This synthetic peptide mimics the effects of Waglerin 1, which is a naturally occurring peptide found in the venom of the temple viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri). This synthetic peptide became a useful ingredient in cosmetics because it reduces muscle cell contractions, which is vital in smoothing mimic wrinkles. The only downside being, of course, this effect is short-lasting and reversible. Nonetheless, Syn-AKE is being used more and more in anti aging and wrinkle defying skincare formulations.