N-lipoic-amino acid or peptide, derivatives and their uses
Novel compounds of N-Lipoic-amino acid, N-Lipoic-peptides and their derivatives are described. Also described are compositions and method of compositions containing the derivatives of the amino acids or peptides, and their uses including treating and preventing dermatological or cosmetic conditions or other disorders of the cutaneous system. Compositions and methods of using the compositions for skin lightening and cosmetics are also disclosed.
1. A method of treating a cosmetic condition or dermatological disorder selected from the group consisting of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, and for skin lightening comprising topically administering to a subject a composition comprising therapeutically effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of: N-Lp-Cys-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Tyr-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Tyr(OAc)-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Pro-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Cys-OEt; N-Lp-Cys-(SAc)-OEt; N-Lp-Cys-(SAc)-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Gly-Cys-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Pro-Cys-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Cys-Gy-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Tyr-Gy-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Gly-Tyr-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Tyr-Cys-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Tyr-Cys-OEt; N-Lp-Gly-Cys-OEt; N-Lp-Gly-Cys-Cys-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Cys-Cys-Cys-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Tyr-Cys-Cys-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Gly-Tyr-Cys-NH 2 ; and N-Lp-Pro-Cys-Cys-NH 2 .
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compound is selected from the group consisting of: N-Lp-Cys-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Tyr-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Tyr(OAc)-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Pro-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Cys-OEt; N-Lp-Cys-(SAc)-OEt; and N-Lp-Cys-(SAc)-NH 2 .
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compound is a lipoic dipeptide selected from the group consisting of: N-Lp-Gly-Cys-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Pro-Cys-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Cys-Gly-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Tyr-Gly-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Gly-Tyr-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Tyr-Cys-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Tyr-Cys-OEt; and N-Lp-Gly-Cys-OEt.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compound is a lipoic tripeptide selected from the group consisting of: N-Lp-Gly-Cys-Cys-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Cys-Cys-Cys-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Tyr-Cys-Cys-NH 2 ; N-Lp-Gly-Tyr-Cys-NH 2 ; and N-Lp-Pro-Cys-Cys-NH 2 .