SOPHIA-ANTIPOLIS, France—At the annual meeting of the Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID), ISP Personal Care (ISP) will display technical posters that document the results of breakthrough research in the areas of skin protection, skin cell biology, hair biology and growth cycles. One of the major research findings ISP will present pertains to survivin, a key stem cell protein. A study conducted by the company’s skin and hair research group in France shows survivin helps preserve ex vivo skin against UVB damage. Another study by ISP is focused on the basement membrane components of the hair follicle. Through upregulation of the basement membrane components, the researchers found it is possible to enhance hair growth, in vitro. Nineteen presentations have been accepted for review and discussion at the 70th annual meeting, May 5 to 8, in Atlanta.
According to Nouha Domloge, M.D., dermatologist and director of research, during the past few years, more than 40 research scientists, seven Ph.D.s and a dermatologist on staff conducted detailed studies that shed new light on biological processes involved in generating healthier skin and hair. “Our research team looked at various gene expressions under different conditions to learn about regenerating and protecting skin, anti-aging and the natural mechanisms of hair growth and cycling,” she said. “With better insights in these areas, we offer the scientific community better strategies to maintain hair and skin function. ISP thanks SID for recognizing our groundbreaking research and the many talented and dedicated skin scientists in France who have dedicated their lives to a better understanding of natural biological processes involving skin and hair.”
The research results on display at the Society for Investigative Dermatology annual meeting include: skin melanin, anti-aging, hair biology, skin lipids and barrier, in vivo sonfocal microscopy studies and a safety assessment of alternative methods to animal testing.