The oligopeptide sector, integral to cosmetic and pharmaceutical innovation, remains largely dependent on human-derived peptides produced via transgenic and resource-intensive methods. This webinar explores a critical shift toward non-transgenic, scalable and economically viable production through plant biotechnology. Recent advancements reveal that specific plant-derived oligopeptides, particularly those obtained from Centella asiatica and Curcuma longa stem cell secretomes, exhibit high functional analogy to animal growth factors – stimulating human cellular regeneration and promoting tissue repair.

Leveraging proprietary Phyto-Peptidic Fractions technology, this study identifies a new generation of natural biomimetic peptides that align closely with the  regenerative mechanisms of animal cells. Proteomic and peptidomic analyses underscore the unique peptide biodiversity and structural synergy inherent to these plant sources, suggesting their potential as sustainable alternatives to synthetic and animal-derived peptides.

Supported by both in vitro and clinical data, these findings represent a pioneering advancement in cosmetic science, emphasizing the efficacy, safety and ecological relevance of plant-based peptides. Oscar Expósito will present key insights into the molecular mechanisms, clinical relevance and future potential of this innovative plant-based approach to anti-aging and hair revitalization therapies.

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Wednesday 14 May
8h West Coast USA • 9h Mexico City • 10h Chicago / Bogotá • 11h East Coast USA • 12h São Paulo • 16h London / West Africa • 17h Central Europe / Central & South Africa • 18h Tel Aviv / East Africa • 20:30h New Delhi • 23h Singapore / HK / China / Taipei • 0h Japan / Korea
Thursday 15 May
1h Melbourne • 3h Wellington

BIOGRAPHY
Oscar Expósito is a biologist with a PhD in Plant Biotechnology from the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Barcelona. There he met his colleague Albert Jané, and together they created Vytrus Biotech in 2009, specialized in the development, production and commercialization of high added value active ingredients from plant biotechnology for skin and hair care. CEO, CSO and co-founder of Vytrus, Oscar is author of more than 15 scientific articles and 7 patents in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors. He has participated as a speaker in over 35 national and international conferences, has been a professor in 7 masters and specialization courses, in entrepreneurship and biotechnology, and he is a member of several prestigious associations such as IFSCC, SCS and SEQC. With Vytrus, he has won more than 20 international innovation and sustainability awards at in-cosmetics Global, Korea, Asia and Latin America and at other shows, including in Spain, Germany and France.

Oscar’s paper was selected as one of the top 10 posters at the 2024 IFSCC Congress in Brazil.