Activen's XEP-716 Miniprotein for Skin Renewal, Tissue Regeneration

TGF-ß is considered to have the broadest spectrum of action in tissue regeneration, making it a primary focus for skin rejuvenation; however, it is too big to penetrate the skin.
TGF-ß is considered to have the broadest spectrum of action in tissue regeneration, making it a primary focus for skin rejuvenation; however, it is too big to penetrate the skin.

Activen's XEP-716 (INCI: Not Provided) is a growth factor mini protein that naturally occurs in some living organisms with potential of growth factors in skin renewal, tissue regeneration and wound healing.

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According to Activen, TGF-β is considered to have the broadest spectrum of action in tissue regeneration, making it a primary focus for skin rejuvenation; however, it is too big to penetrate the skin.

The XEP-716 mini protein can penetrate the skin due to its much smaller size and its 3D folded structure. It can therefore be applied daily as a cosmetic formulation.

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