Peptides are currently under development as drugs for treating several pathologies, including microbial infections, obesity, and cancer, and also for developing cell-targeting platforms and improving cell-penetrating properties.
Peptide hormones play a prominent role in controlling energy homeostasis and metabolism. They have been implicated in controlling appetite, the function of the gastrointestinal and cardiovascular systems, energy expenditure, and reproduction.
If your skin is aging prematurely, those peptides might signal your skin to boost its production of collagen and even hyaluronic acid, plumping up your skin and restoring a healthy skin barrier.