Bioactivity | Tetrapeptide, an analogue of α-MSH, induces melanin synthesis. Tetrapeptide diminishes DNA damage by reducing the production of reactive oxidative species and enhancing repair of DNA photoproducts[1]. |
Name | Tetrapeptide |
CAS | 31008-44-3 |
Sequence | His-{d-Phe}-Arg-Trp |
Shortening | H-{d-Phe}-RW |
Formula | C32H40N10O5 |
Molar Mass | 644.72 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Varadraj Vasant Pai, et al. Topical peptides as cosmeceuticals. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2017 Jan-Feb;83(1):9-18. |