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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 14, 2017
Filed:
Nov. 26, 2014
Escape Therapeutics, Inc., San Jose, CA (US);
Basil M. Hantash, East Palo Alto, CA (US);
Anan Abu Ubeid, San Jose, CA (US);
Escape Therapeutics, Inc., San Jose, CA (US);
Abstract
Peptides that increase melanin synthesis are provided. These peptides include pentapeptides YSSWY (SEQ ID NO: 1), YRSRK (SEQ ID NO: 2), and their variants. The peptides may activate the enzymatic activity of tyrosinase to increase melanin synthesis. The pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and other compositions including the peptides are also provided. The methods of increasing melanin production in epidermis of a subject are provided where the methods include administering compositions comprising an amount of one or more peptides effective to increase the melanin production. The methods also include treating vitiligo or other hypopigmentation disorders with compositions including one or more peptides.