Tci Co., Ltd.

Hsiang-Ling Su

Yung-Hsiang Lin

Chin-Hsiu Yu

Ciao-Ting Chen

Yun-Ching Tsai

Ying-Ju Chen

The present invention provides a method for inhibiting melanogenesis, promoting collagen production, and promoting wound healing in the skin of a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound represented by formula (I). The compound of the present invention can inhibit melanin formation, promote collagen production and facilitate wound repair. Therefore, the compound can be utilized to manufacture compositions for skin whitening, anti-aging, and wound healing. The present invention also provides a method of preparing a compound of formula (I).

Method for inhibiting melanogenesis and promoting collagen production and wound healing

The present invention provides 11 peptides represented as SEQ ID NO: 1-11. The peptides have the ability of anti-virus and bacteria, and can reduce infections, clean necrotic tissue, and promote debridement so as to facilitate wound healing. Moreover, the peptides can also induce collagen secretion and activate fibroblasts and keratinocytes so as to stimulate angiogenesis. Thus, the peptides of the present invention are suitable for development as a health caring product to help an individual enhance recovery and immunity.

Peptides having effects on promoting wound healing, collagen production, angiogenesis, activation of immunocytes and applications thereof

The present invention provides a method for treatment of prostatic hyperplasia with banana flower extract. Such banana flower extract can suppress the proliferation of prostate cells and their ability to synthesize dihydrotestosterone. In another aspect, the banana flower extract is also used for ameliorating urinary disturbance. The banana flower extract is a water-soluble extract obtained by sonication and can further be utilized to provide alternatives or supplements for ameliorating symptoms associated with prostatic hyperplasia.

Method for treatment of prostatic hyperplasia and/or ameliorating urinary disturbance with banana flower extract

Provided is a method for enhancing collagen secretion and preventing cutaneous aging usingextract. Theextract includes active ingredients that are able to effectively enhance the ability of collagen secretion of dermal fibroblasts as well as prevent the glycation of collagen and resist the damage of ultraviolet light exposure. The preparation of theextract is environmental friendly and is able to promote the economic value of; thus, the present invention is suitable for applications in the development of food products, especially beverages, skin care and cosmetic products.

Method for enhancing collagen secretion and preventing cutaneous aging using chenopodium formosanum extract

The present invention provides a method of enhancing hyaluronic acid secretion in a subject, which comprises administrating a composition containing ofDSM 28121 to the subject, and the hyaluronic acid content in the blood of the subject is increased. The present invention further provides a novel probiotic strain which isDSM 28121, which has the ability to survive and colonize in the intestine of the subject to increase the number.

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Hsiang-Ling Su