What is Decapeptide-12
It is an oligopeptide with well-known anti tyrosinase activity. Tyrosinase is a copper containing enzyme widely present in animal and plant tissues. It catalyzes the production of melanin and other pigments. By interfering with tyrosinase, decapeptide-12 can alleviate skin tone. Sequence: Tyr Arg Ser AR Lysd Ty Ser Trp Tyr
Basic information of Decapeptide-12
| Name | Decapeptide-12 |
| Cas | 137665-91-9 |
| Molecular Formula | N/A |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Storage conditions | 1-10°C |
| Density | N/A |
| Molecular weight | N/A |
Shipping
| ≤100kg | By express(door to door)DHL.FEDEX.TNT.EMS,etc. |
| Fast:3-5 day | |
| ≤100-1000kg | By air |
| Fast:5-7 day | |
| ≥1000kg | By sea (Tianjin port,Qingdao port.Shanghai port) |
| Slow:7-45 day |
Applications of Decapeptide-12
Tyrosinase is an enzyme necessary for the production of melanin and other pigments. Lack of tyrosinase can lead to type I ocular skin albinism, and any mutation that causes excessive tyrosinase activity can lead to excessive skin pigmentation, secondary to the production of melanin. The medical and cosmetics industries are both interested in tyrosinase inhibitors, such as decapeptide-12, which can serve as therapeutic agents and help better elucidate how the enzyme cascade in pigment production works.
The food industry has also studied decapeptide-12 as a potential preservative and flavor enhancer. Tyrosinase catalyzes the oxidation of phenolic compounds in fruits and vegetables to quinones (which is the reason why potatoes turn black after cutting). This transformation results in poor taste and color of the food. It also makes certain proteins more difficult to digest, thereby reducing the nutritional value of food.
Tyrosinase has many unique functions in the insect kingdom. It can affect wound healing, parasite encapsulation, and the formation of insect hard skin. Tyrosinase inhibitors, such as decapeptide-12, have been studied as potential insecticides.
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