Cosmetic Science
Proteomics driving cosmetic innovation
Understand biological mechanisms. Objectively demonstrate efficacy. Accelerate innovation.
Bordeaux Proteome supports cosmetics industry players in studying the mechanisms of action of active ingredients, formulations, and treatments using advanced proteomics and mass spectrometry technologies.
Why use proteomics in cosmetics?
The skin is a complex biological system.
The effects of an active ingredient or a formulation result from multiple biological mechanisms. Proteomics makes it possible to observe thousands of proteins simultaneously and obtain a comprehensive view of the induced biological responses.
It enables, in particular, to:
- Identify the mechanisms of action of an active ingredient.
- Compare different formulations.
- Objectify a biological response.
- Identify biomarkers.
- Explore the mechanisms associated with skin aging and regeneration.
- Characterize the biological pathways modulated by a treatment.
Your applications
| 🧬Mechanisms of action | ✨✨Biological efficacy | 🧴Skin aging |
| Understand how an active ingredient interacts with the skin's biological mechanisms. | Identify and quantify protein modifications associated with a treatment. | Explore the molecular mechanisms associated with aging, senescence, and cell renewal. |
| 🌿Innovative active ingredients | 🔬Biomarkers | 🧫Biological models |
| Compare and characterize the biological response induced by new ingredients or molecules. | Identify protein signatures associated with a physiological state, a treatment, or a biological response. | Analyze cells, reconstructed skin models, explants, biopsies, and other biological matrices. |
Diverse samples, unique expertise
Expertise tailored to a wide variety of samples
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| Cell cultures | Reconstructed skin models | Skin explants | Biopsy |
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| Micro-samples | Tissue cutting & laser microdissection | Stratim corneaum / tape strippling | Biofluids |
Our expertise in sample preparation and high-sensitivity proteomics also enables the analysis of very small quantities of biological material.
Cutting-edge technologies
State-of-the-art mass spectrometry technologies for deep proteomic analysis, featuring precise quantification and high sensitivity.
Bordeaux Proteome possesses a technological environment that enables:
- deep-coverage proteomic analysis
- comparative quantification
- the analysis of complex samples
- high-sensitivity proteomics
- the analysis of small sample quantities
- state-of-the-art DIA and DDA approaches
From need to actionable result
We support you at every stage of the project.
from defining the scientific question to the biological interpretation of the results
Artificial intelligence and data analysis
Modern proteomics approaches generate large volumes of data. Bordeaux Proteome combines advanced data acquisition and analysis methods—including artificial intelligence-assisted approaches—to improve protein identification and characterization.
- advanced protein identification;
- quantitation ;
- statistics ;
- functional analyses;
- visualization of biological networks.
Why work with Bordeaux Proteome?
Scientific expertise
Over 20 years of experience in proteomics and mass spectrometry.
Cutting-edge technologies
Access to state-of-the-art instruments.
Personalized support
Development of strategies tailored to each scientific question.
Research & Innovation
An academic platform involved in research projects and technological developments.
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