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Protective and Anti-Aging Effects of 5 Cosmeceutical Peptide Mixtures on Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Premature Senescence in Human Skin Fibroblasts.

Wu Y, Cao K, Zhang W, Zhang G, Zhou M

Skin pharmacology and physiology13 Apr 2021Cited by 10 (Europe PMC)

Summary

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Results from this study14

2 results from studies that gave the peptide. No result from this study comes from people.

  1. 01LabOther designActivity measurement

    In individual peptide assays, acetyl hexapeptide-3 had an optimal concentration of 400 μg/mL for catecholamine content activity.

    In plain wordsIn lab tests, acetyl hexapeptide-3 showed optimal catecholamine content activity at 400 μg/mL.

    Outcome
    Not applicableOptimal concentration for catecholamine content activity
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Receptor activity and mechanism · Skin and wound
    Studied dose
    400 μg/mLAs given in this study.

    Measurements

    Optimal concentration
    400 μg/mL
    acetyl hexapeptide-3 catecholamine content activity

    Source sentences

    Summary
    and 400 μg/mL of acetyl hexapeptide-3 for the catecholamine content activity.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In this study, 5 functional cosmeceutical peptides were tested on their individual and mixed activities to detect a suitable anti-aging and protective formula from our experiments.
  2. 02LabOther designActivity measurement

    In an individual activity test, acetyl tetrapeptide-5 had an optimal concentration of 100 μg/mL for angiotensin-converting enzyme 1 activity.

    In plain wordsIn lab tests, the optimal acetyl tetrapeptide-5 concentration for angiotensin-converting enzyme 1 activity was 100 μg/mL.

    Outcome
    Not applicableOptimal concentration for angiotensin-converting enzyme 1 activity
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Receptor activity and mechanism · Pharmacology
    Studied dose
    100 μg/mLAs given in this study.

    Measurements

    Optimal concentration
    100 μg/mL
    angiotensin-converting enzyme 1 activity

    Source sentences

    Summary
    100 μg/mL of acetyl tetrapeptide-5 for the angiotensin-converting enzyme 1 activity

Studies that did not test the peptide alone12

In this study, the peptide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. These results are not evidence about taking the peptide.

  1. 03LabNot a test of Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8) aloneIn vitro (cells)Activity measurement

    In human skin fibroblasts, the mixture of carnosine, acetyl tetrapeptide-5, hexapeptide-11, and acetyl hexapeptide-3 reduced intracellular malondialdehyde.

    In plain wordsIn cells, the four-peptide mixture reduced intracellular malondialdehyde.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMalondialdehyde content
    Study

    humann: not reported in source

    human skin fibroblasts with hydrogen peroxide-induced premature senescence
    Outcome group
    Aging markers · Skin and wound

    Source sentences

    Summary
    One of the cosmeceutical peptide mixtures (carnosine + acetyl tetrapeptide-5 + hexapeptide-11 + acetyl hexapeptide-3) significantly reduced the intracellular malondialdehyde and hydroxyl free radical contents and increased the HYP and human elastin contents as well as the enzymatic activities of SOD…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In this study, 5 functional cosmeceutical peptides were tested on their individual and mixed activities to detect a suitable anti-aging and protective formula from our experiments.

    In this study, Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8).

  2. 04LabNot a test of Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8) aloneIn vitro (cells)Activity measurement

    In human skin fibroblasts, the four-peptide mixture containing acetyl hexapeptide-3 reduced hydroxyl free radical content.

    In plain wordsIn cells, the four-peptide mixture reduced hydroxyl free radical content.

    Outcome
    DecreaseHydroxyl free radical content
    Study

    humann: not reported in source

    human skin fibroblasts with hydrogen peroxide-induced premature senescence
    Outcome group
    Aging markers · Skin and wound

    Source sentences

    Summary
    One of the cosmeceutical peptide mixtures (carnosine + acetyl tetrapeptide-5 + hexapeptide-11 + acetyl hexapeptide-3) significantly reduced the intracellular malondialdehyde and hydroxyl free radical contents and increased the HYP and human elastin contents as well as the enzymatic activities of SOD…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In this study, 5 functional cosmeceutical peptides were tested on their individual and mixed activities to detect a suitable anti-aging and protective formula from our experiments.

    In this study, Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8).

  3. 05LabNot a test of Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8) aloneIn vitro (cells)Activity measurement

    In human skin fibroblasts, the four-peptide mixture containing acetyl hexapeptide-3 increased HYP content.

    In plain wordsIn cells, the four-peptide mixture increased hydroxyproline content.

    Outcome
    IncreaseHydroxyproline content
    Study

    humann: not reported in source

    human skin fibroblasts with hydrogen peroxide-induced premature senescence
    Outcome group
    Skin and hair · Skin and wound

    Source sentences

    Summary
    One of the cosmeceutical peptide mixtures (carnosine + acetyl tetrapeptide-5 + hexapeptide-11 + acetyl hexapeptide-3) significantly reduced the intracellular malondialdehyde and hydroxyl free radical contents and increased the HYP and human elastin contents as well as the enzymatic activities of SOD…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In this study, 5 functional cosmeceutical peptides were tested on their individual and mixed activities to detect a suitable anti-aging and protective formula from our experiments.

    In this study, Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8).

  4. 06LabNot a test of Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8) aloneIn vitro (cells)Activity measurement

    In human skin fibroblasts, the four-peptide mixture containing acetyl hexapeptide-3 increased human elastin content.

    In plain wordsIn cells, the four-peptide mixture increased elastin content.

    Outcome
    IncreaseElastin content
    Study

    humann: not reported in source

    human skin fibroblasts with hydrogen peroxide-induced premature senescence
    Outcome group
    Skin and hair · Skin and wound

    Source sentences

    Summary
    One of the cosmeceutical peptide mixtures (carnosine + acetyl tetrapeptide-5 + hexapeptide-11 + acetyl hexapeptide-3) significantly reduced the intracellular malondialdehyde and hydroxyl free radical contents and increased the HYP and human elastin contents as well as the enzymatic activities of SOD…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In this study, 5 functional cosmeceutical peptides were tested on their individual and mixed activities to detect a suitable anti-aging and protective formula from our experiments.

    In this study, Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8).

  5. 07LabNot a test of Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8) aloneIn vitro (cells)Activity measurement

    In human skin fibroblasts, the four-peptide mixture containing acetyl hexapeptide-3 increased SOD activity.

    In plain wordsIn cells, the four-peptide mixture increased superoxide dismutase activity.

    Outcome
    IncreaseSuperoxide dismutase activity
    Study

    humann: not reported in source

    human skin fibroblasts with hydrogen peroxide-induced premature senescence
    Outcome group
    Aging markers · Skin and wound

    Source sentences

    Summary
    One of the cosmeceutical peptide mixtures (carnosine + acetyl tetrapeptide-5 + hexapeptide-11 + acetyl hexapeptide-3) significantly reduced the intracellular malondialdehyde and hydroxyl free radical contents and increased the HYP and human elastin contents as well as the enzymatic activities of SOD…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In this study, 5 functional cosmeceutical peptides were tested on their individual and mixed activities to detect a suitable anti-aging and protective formula from our experiments.

    In this study, Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8).

  6. 08LabNot a test of Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8) aloneIn vitro (cells)Activity measurement

    In human skin fibroblasts, the four-peptide mixture containing acetyl hexapeptide-3 increased glutathione peroxidase activity.

    In plain wordsIn cells, the four-peptide mixture increased glutathione peroxidase activity.

    Outcome
    IncreaseGlutathione peroxidase activity
    Study

    humann: not reported in source

    human skin fibroblasts with hydrogen peroxide-induced premature senescence
    Outcome group
    Aging markers · Skin and wound

    Source sentences

    Summary
    One of the cosmeceutical peptide mixtures (carnosine + acetyl tetrapeptide-5 + hexapeptide-11 + acetyl hexapeptide-3) significantly reduced the intracellular malondialdehyde and hydroxyl free radical contents and increased the HYP and human elastin contents as well as the enzymatic activities of SOD…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In this study, 5 functional cosmeceutical peptides were tested on their individual and mixed activities to detect a suitable anti-aging and protective formula from our experiments.

    In this study, Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8).

  7. 09LabNot a test of Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 aloneIn vitro (cells)Efficacy outcome

    In human skin fibroblasts with hydrogen peroxide-induced premature senescence, the mixture containing acetyl tetrapeptide-5 significantly reduced intracellular malondialdehyde content.

    In plain wordsIn cells, the mixture containing acetyl tetrapeptide-5 significantly reduced intracellular malondialdehyde content.

    Outcome
    DecreaseIntracellular malondialdehyde content
    Study

    humann: not reported in source

    Human skin fibroblasts
    Outcome group
    Aging markers · Skin and wound

    Source sentences

    Summary
    One of the cosmeceutical peptide mixtures (carnosine + acetyl tetrapeptide-5 + hexapeptide-11 + acetyl hexapeptide-3) significantly reduced the intracellular malondialdehyde and hydroxyl free radical contents and increased the HYP and human elastin contents as well as the enzymatic activities of SOD…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    According to the optimal concentration of these 5 cosmeceutical peptides, 6 formulations of peptide mixtures were designed and tested for their anti-aging activities and protective effects against hydrogen peroxide-induced premature senescence in human skin fibroblasts.

    In this study, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Acetyl tetrapeptide-5.

  8. 10LabNot a test of Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 aloneIn vitro (cells)Efficacy outcome

    In human skin fibroblasts with hydrogen peroxide-induced premature senescence, the mixture containing acetyl tetrapeptide-5 significantly reduced intracellular hydroxyl free radical content.

    In plain wordsIn cells, the mixture containing acetyl tetrapeptide-5 significantly reduced intracellular hydroxyl free radical content.

    Outcome
    DecreaseIntracellular hydroxyl free radical content
    Study

    humann: not reported in source

    Human skin fibroblasts
    Outcome group
    Aging markers · Skin and wound

    Source sentences

    Summary
    One of the cosmeceutical peptide mixtures (carnosine + acetyl tetrapeptide-5 + hexapeptide-11 + acetyl hexapeptide-3) significantly reduced the intracellular malondialdehyde and hydroxyl free radical contents and increased the HYP and human elastin contents as well as the enzymatic activities of SOD…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    According to the optimal concentration of these 5 cosmeceutical peptides, 6 formulations of peptide mixtures were designed and tested for their anti-aging activities and protective effects against hydrogen peroxide-induced premature senescence in human skin fibroblasts.

    In this study, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Acetyl tetrapeptide-5.

  9. 11LabNot a test of Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 aloneIn vitro (cells)Efficacy outcome

    In human skin fibroblasts with hydrogen peroxide-induced premature senescence, the mixture containing acetyl tetrapeptide-5 increased hydroxyproline content.

    In plain wordsIn cells, the mixture containing acetyl tetrapeptide-5 increased hydroxyproline content.

    Outcome
    IncreaseHydroxyproline content
    Study

    humann: not reported in source

    Human skin fibroblasts
    Outcome group
    Skin and hair · Skin and wound

    Source sentences

    Summary
    One of the cosmeceutical peptide mixtures (carnosine + acetyl tetrapeptide-5 + hexapeptide-11 + acetyl hexapeptide-3) significantly reduced the intracellular malondialdehyde and hydroxyl free radical contents and increased the HYP and human elastin contents as well as the enzymatic activities of SOD…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    According to the optimal concentration of these 5 cosmeceutical peptides, 6 formulations of peptide mixtures were designed and tested for their anti-aging activities and protective effects against hydrogen peroxide-induced premature senescence in human skin fibroblasts.

    In this study, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Acetyl tetrapeptide-5.

  10. 12LabNot a test of Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 aloneIn vitro (cells)Efficacy outcome

    In human skin fibroblasts with hydrogen peroxide-induced premature senescence, the mixture containing acetyl tetrapeptide-5 increased human elastin content.

    In plain wordsIn cells, the mixture containing acetyl tetrapeptide-5 increased human elastin content.

    Outcome
    IncreaseHuman elastin content
    Study

    humann: not reported in source

    Human skin fibroblasts
    Outcome group
    Skin and hair · Skin and wound

    Source sentences

    Summary
    One of the cosmeceutical peptide mixtures (carnosine + acetyl tetrapeptide-5 + hexapeptide-11 + acetyl hexapeptide-3) significantly reduced the intracellular malondialdehyde and hydroxyl free radical contents and increased the HYP and human elastin contents as well as the enzymatic activities of SOD…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    According to the optimal concentration of these 5 cosmeceutical peptides, 6 formulations of peptide mixtures were designed and tested for their anti-aging activities and protective effects against hydrogen peroxide-induced premature senescence in human skin fibroblasts.

    In this study, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Acetyl tetrapeptide-5.

  11. 13LabNot a test of Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 aloneIn vitro (cells)Activity measurement

    In human skin fibroblasts with hydrogen peroxide-induced premature senescence, the mixture containing acetyl tetrapeptide-5 increased superoxide dismutase enzymatic activity.

    In plain wordsIn cells, the mixture containing acetyl tetrapeptide-5 increased superoxide dismutase activity.

    Outcome
    IncreaseSuperoxide dismutase enzymatic activity
    Study

    humann: not reported in source

    Human skin fibroblasts
    Outcome group
    Aging markers · Skin and wound

    Source sentences

    Summary
    One of the cosmeceutical peptide mixtures (carnosine + acetyl tetrapeptide-5 + hexapeptide-11 + acetyl hexapeptide-3) significantly reduced the intracellular malondialdehyde and hydroxyl free radical contents and increased the HYP and human elastin contents as well as the enzymatic activities of SOD…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    According to the optimal concentration of these 5 cosmeceutical peptides, 6 formulations of peptide mixtures were designed and tested for their anti-aging activities and protective effects against hydrogen peroxide-induced premature senescence in human skin fibroblasts.

    In this study, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Acetyl tetrapeptide-5.

  12. 14LabNot a test of Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 aloneIn vitro (cells)Activity measurement

    In human skin fibroblasts with hydrogen peroxide-induced premature senescence, the mixture containing acetyl tetrapeptide-5 increased glutathione peroxidase enzymatic activity.

    In plain wordsIn cells, the mixture containing acetyl tetrapeptide-5 increased glutathione peroxidase activity.

    Outcome
    IncreaseGlutathione peroxidase enzymatic activity
    Study

    humann: not reported in source

    Human skin fibroblasts
    Outcome group
    Aging markers · Skin and wound

    Source sentences

    Summary
    One of the cosmeceutical peptide mixtures (carnosine + acetyl tetrapeptide-5 + hexapeptide-11 + acetyl hexapeptide-3) significantly reduced the intracellular malondialdehyde and hydroxyl free radical contents and increased the HYP and human elastin contents as well as the enzymatic activities of SOD…
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    According to the optimal concentration of these 5 cosmeceutical peptides, 6 formulations of peptide mixtures were designed and tested for their anti-aging activities and protective effects against hydrogen peroxide-induced premature senescence in human skin fibroblasts.

    In this study, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Acetyl tetrapeptide-5.

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    27 Oct 2026, 16:32 UTC

    Study data updated · source update from Europe PMC

  2. Version 2

    22 Oct 2026, 02:25 UTC

    Study results updated

  3. Version 1

    21 Oct 2026, 18:59 UTC

    First added · source update from Europe PMC

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