Abstract:
The present invention is related to a novel and improved process for the manufacture of compounds of formula (I) or salts thereof herein designated as benzylsulfonyl-Ser-X-4-amidinobenzylamide, wherein R is a C1 to C6 linear or branched aliphatic hydrocarbon chain optionally substituted with a C6 to C10 aromatic group.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions comprising p-hydroxybenzylamine or a salt thereof and at least one preservative as well as to the use of p-hydroxybenzylamine or a salt thereof to boost the antimicrobial activity of at least one preservative.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the use of p-hydroxybenzylamine or a salt thereof as antimicrobial agent as well as to composition comprising said agent.
Abstract:
This invention relates to compounds that are selective inhibitors of Matrix Metalloprotease-12 (MMP-12), to cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to their use in the prevention and/or treatment of ailments associated with MMP-12. Formula (I).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the field of active compositions for use in cosmetic products for humans. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising benzylsulfonyl-D-Ser-homoPhe-(4-amidino-benzylamide), or a salt thereof, and a polyalcohol. Moreover, it relates to the use of said composition for maintaining, restoring, and/or improving the skin hydration, and/or the transepidermal water loss level in human skin. The present invention further relates to the use of benzylsulfonyl-D-Ser-homoPhe-(4-amidino-benzylamide), or a salt thereof, in combination with a polyalcohol for the co-inhibition of both plasmin and urokinase activity in the skin and/or the scalp.