Peptide Composition for Skin Repigmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current treatments for vitiligo, such as topical corticosteroids and MIA inhibitor peptides, are not sufficiently effective for repigmentation, and there is a need for more therapeutic alternatives to address the selective loss of melanocytes and resulting skin depigmentation.

Innovation Solution

A composition comprising a MIA inhibitor peptide, combined with additional peptides like those of SEQ ID NO: 50, 51, or Pro-Pro, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, which is applied topically to promote skin repigmentation through synergistic effects, enhancing melanin production in vitiligo treatment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If MIA inhibitor peptides are used alone for vitiligo treatment, then some repigmentation effect is achieved, but the effectiveness is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetreatment effectivenessVSAvoidrepigmentation rate
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines MIA inhibitor peptides with other peptides (such as those of SEQ ID NO: 50, 51, or Pro-Pro) to create a composite therapeutic composition. This merging of multiple peptide components works synergistically to enhance melanin production and repigmentation effectiveness beyond what single peptides can achieve alone, directly addressing the insufficiency of MIA inhibitor monotherapy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Reliability

If combination therapy with multiple peptides is used, then repigmentation effectiveness is improved, but treatment complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverepigmentation effectivenessVSAvoidcomposition complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs composite peptide materials by formulating MIA inhibitor peptides together with other bioactive peptides in specific combinations. This composite approach creates a synergistic therapeutic composition where the combined peptides work together to enhance melanocyte function and repigmentation, achieving superior clinical effectiveness while the complexity is managed through rational formulation design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Data Source

PatentEP4385515A1Composition for skin repigmentation
Publication Date: 2024.06.19 BELLA AURORA LABS SA
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a composition for skin repigmentation comprising a peptide inhibitor of MIA (melanoma inhibitory activity) protein, at least an additional peptide, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. The invention also relates to the use of the composition for the prevention and/or treatment of vitiligo. The invention also relates to the cosmetic use of the composition for the repigmentation of skin.