Biotinyl Tripeptide-1
1. Overview
Biotinyl Tripeptide-1 is a synthetic peptide compound created by covalently linking Biotin (Vitamin B7) with Tripeptide-1 (a well-known signal peptide). This combination is designed to synergistically address hair loss and promote hair growth by leveraging Biotin's role in hair health and Tripeptide-1's ability to stimulate hair follicles. It is widely used in high-end anti-hair loss and hair growth skincare and scalp care products.
| Product Name | Biotinoyl tripeptide-1 |
| CAS NO. | 299157-54-3 |
| Other name | N/A |
| Appearance | white powder |
| Purity | 98% HPLC |
| Application | hair growth Raw Powder |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months |
| Storage | Store at a temperature of 2-8 degrees, protected from light. |
2. Core Components Analysis
Tripeptide-1:
Function: Tripeptide-1 (a form of copper peptide, chemical name: Gly-His-Lys) is a signal peptide that mimics the body's own protein fragments. It sends signals to cells to promote the synthesis of key extracellular matrix components, such as collagen and fibronectin.
Role in Hair Growth: It stimulates the activity of dermal papilla cells in hair follicles, prolongs the anagen (growth) phase of the hair cycle, thereby promoting hair growth, and helps increase hair shaft diameter and density.
Biotin:
Function: Biotin is a water-soluble B-vitamin that acts as an essential coenzyme in numerous metabolic processes within the body. It is particularly crucial for the synthesis of keratin, the primary structural protein of hair, skin, and nails.
Role in Hair Growth: Biotin improves the keratin infrastructure of hair follicles, strengthening the hair shaft, resulting in stronger, healthier hair. A deficiency in biotin can lead to brittle hair and hair loss.
3. Mechanism of Action
The combination of Biotinyl Tripeptide-1 achieves a dual mechanism of "signaling" and "nutritional support":
Signaling Guidance: The Tripeptide-1 portion acts as a messenger, directly "awakening" and activating dormant hair follicles, instructing them to re-enter the growth phase.
Nutritional Support: The Biotin portion provides essential nutritional support to the follicular cells, ensuring they have the necessary "building blocks" to synthesize healthy, strong hair after receiving the growth signal.
4. Key Benefits
Promotes Hair Growth: Activates hair follicles and prolongs the anagen phase to stimulate new hair growth.
Reduces Hair Loss: Helps reduce hair shedding caused by dormant follicles.
Thickens Hair Shafts: Improves hair quality, making individual strands thicker and denser.
Improves Scalp Health: Nourishes hair follicles, creating a healthier environment for hair growth.
5. Applications
Primarily used in high-end
anti-hair loss shampoos, hair growth serums, scalp ampoules, and hair tonics
.
This description is for informational purposes only and not medical advice.