Effects of low molecular weight soybean peptide on mRNA and protein expression levels of differentiation markers in normal human epidermal keratinocytes.

Abstract

Low molecular weight soybean peptide (LSP) was applied to normal human epidermal keratinocytes, and the results showed a significant increase in the gene expression levels of involucrin, transglutaminase, and profilaggrin. Filaggrin protein levels were also significantly higher. It is possible that LSP has an epidermal cell differentiation-promoting effect and may be able to regulate metabolism of the epidermis.