Pro-Hyp
L-Prolyl-L-hydroxyproline
2 Amino Acids · MW: 228.24 Da
Amino Acids
2
Molecular Weight
228.24 Da
Half-life
Minutes to hours
Research Score
3.9
Studies
70
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C
What is Pro-Hyp?
A collagen-derived dipeptide frequently detected after oral collagen peptide ingestion and studied for skin health. It is relevant for cosmetic and wound-healing research because it can act as a signaling fragment in dermal matrix biology.
Key Benefits & Mechanisms
collagen-support
skin-hydration
fibroblast-signaling
barrier-repair
Research Summary
Pro-Hyp has been reported to influence fibroblast behavior and extracellular matrix-related signaling in skin models. It is one of the best-known small collagen-derived peptides used in skin supplementation literature.
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