Certificate Reference
For continuity with the current catalog, this page links to laboratory documentation for a component or a closely related product. The linked certificate is a reference only and is not represented as the batch-specific COA for Matrixyl.
Overview
Matrixyl is commonly used to refer to palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, a lipidated signaling peptide developed for extracellular-matrix and dermal-fibroblast research. The palmitoyl group improves association with lipid environments, while the peptide sequence is studied for its influence on matrix-related gene expression.
Research Reference: View compound profile on NIH PubChem
Research Focus
WHAT THIS FORMULA FEATURES
The research focus is collagen and extracellular-matrix signaling rather than simple antioxidant activity. In vitro work with cosmetic peptides including palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 has examined fibroblast viability, proliferation, and expression of collagen- and matrix-remodeling genes.
EXPECTED RESEARCH READOUTS
Common endpoints include fibroblast proliferation, COL1A1/COL3A1 and other ECM-related gene expression, procollagen/collagen output, fibronectin, matrix metalloproteinases, and comparison with unstimulated or growth-factor controls.
Research endpoints described above reflect published or model-based scientific observations and are not guaranteed outcomes. This product is strictly for research purposes only. Not approved for human or animal use.
Key Characteristics
MOLECULAR PROFILE
Formula: C39H75N7O10
Weight: 802.1 g/mol
CAS: 214047-00-4
PubChem CID: 9897237
Classification: Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
Sequence: Palmitoyl-Lys-Thr-Thr-Lys-Ser
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Form: Lyophilized powder
Catalog strengths: 10 mg
Purity specification: ≥99% catalog specification; verify current batch COA
Storage: Store at −20°C (−4°F) for long-term storage or 4°C (39°F) for short-term storage; avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Testing: Batch documentation should be verified against the current lot before analytical use.
