Rigin

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Also known as:  Pal-GQPR;  Pal-Glycyl-Glutaminyl-Prolyl-Arginine;  Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3;  Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

 

Description

Rigin is a type of Matrikine.  It is a Tetrapeptide composed of Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Proline and Arginine bound to Palmitic Acid.  Rigin is a natural fragment of IgG.

 

Health Benefits of Rigin

Skin

 Rigin (applied topically) may improve the appearance of the Skin.  [1]

 Rigin (applied topically) may diminish Wrinkles.  [2]

 

Rigin may Counteract these Toxic Substances

Immune System Chemicals

 Rigin (applied topically) may reduce the production of Interleukin 6 (IL-6) in the Skin.  [3]

 

Commercial Availability of Rigin

Topical Products

 Rigin is a constituent of some topical Skin creams (eg. DermaPrin,  Matrixyl 3000).

 

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