Swiss Technology Award to Pentapharm

Prolou the secret ingredient - SYN®-AKE

SYN®-AKE is a new anti-wrinkle active compound based on a synthetic tripeptide that mimics the effect of waglerin 1, a peptide that is found in the venom of the Temple Viper.

Lenzburg, Switzerland - 16th January 2006 – PENTAPHARM received the well reputed and highly
coveted Swiss Technology Award 2006 with its new cosmetic active ingredient SYN®-AKE.

The SYN®-AKE project team has been especially granted for its expertise in peptide synthesis, snake venom protein research, innovative cosmetic application as well as professional marketing.