diff --git a/lib/application.js b/lib/application.js
index 4242caa3..54d509ef 100644
--- a/lib/application.js
+++ b/lib/application.js
@@ -639,7 +639,8 @@ function clearHandlerCache(app) {
   app._handlers = undefined;
 }
 
-/**
+/*!
+ * This function is now deprecated.
  * Install all express middleware required by LoopBack.
  *
  * It is possible to inject your own middleware by listening on one of the