| abstract |
The invention relates to active ingredients capable of stimulating direct or indirect expression of type 2 human beta-defensins and/or type 3 human beta-defensins. The invention thus provides an active ingredient capable of stimulating direct or indirect expression of type 2 human beta-defensins and/or type 3 human beta-defensins, characterized in that the active ingredient does not cause any inflammatory, irritation or intolerance reactions. The invention also provides a screening method for the selection of such active ingredients. The invention is applicable to the preparation of cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions containing such active ingredients. |