title: Next generation cosmeceuticals: the latest in peptides, growth factors, cytokines, and stem cells.
abstract: The aging process is unavoidable and often augmented by extrinsic forces, such as ultraviolet radiation. The increasing middle-aged population is leading to the production of many new cosmetic products promising improvement of the various signs of aging, termed cosmeceuticals. Within this booming industry, several different types exist. This article focuses on updates in those involving peptides, growth factors, cytokines, and stem cells.
authors.affiliation: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, 5000 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, Bradenton, FL 34211, USA. Electronic address: Sarah.Malerich@med.lecom.edu.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Malerich
authors.forename: Diane
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Berson
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016207:Cytokines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006801:Humans; D036341:Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D010455:Peptides / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000187:drug effects*; D013234:Stem Cells
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics; D016207:Cytokines; D036341:Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins; D010455:Peptides
keywords: Cosmeceuticals; Cytokines; Growth factors; Peptides; Photoaging; Rhytides; Stem cells