Lumican

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Description

Lumican is a type of Proteoglycan composed of Keratan Sulfate and Leucine.  It is produced by Skin Fibroblasts.

 

Function of Lumican

Skin

 Lumican is required for the optimal organization of Collagen fibrils (insufficient Lumican may lead to laxity and fragility of the Skin).  [1]

 

These Substances may Enhance the Function of Lumican

Peptides

 Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9 (applied topically) may stimulate the synthesis of Lumican in the Skin.  [2]

 

These Factors may Interfere with Lumican

Aging Process

 The production of Lumican by Fibroblasts declines in tandem with the progression of the Aging Process.  [3]

 

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