Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sr-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Methionyl sh-Oligopeptide-1 sr-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from sh-Oligopeptide-1 and sr-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1 with the initiation code for methionine. The fusion peptide contains 292 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids
What does it do?
Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sr-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sr-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sr-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1?
Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sr-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Methionyl sh-Oligopeptide-1 sr-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from sh-Oligopeptide-1 and sr-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1 with the initiation code for methionine. The fusion peptide contains 292 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids
Is Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sr-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sr-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sr-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1 do in cosmetic products?
Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sr-Jellyfish Polypeptide-1 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, skin protecting.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 09/06/2016