S-Methanocaldococcus Jannaschii Heptapeptide-1
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
s-Methanocaldococcus Jannaschii Heptapeptide-1 is a single chain peptide produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Proteasome-activating Nucleotidase, which is found in the bacteria, Methanocaldococcus jannaschii. It contains 7 amino acids consisting of arginine, aspartic acid, histidine, leucine, tyrosine, and valine. The parent protein contains a maximum of 430 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids. .
What does it do?
S-Methanocaldococcus Jannaschii Heptapeptide-1 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
S-Methanocaldococcus Jannaschii Heptapeptide-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 S-Methanocaldococcus Jannaschii Heptapeptide-1?
S-Methanocaldococcus Jannaschii Heptapeptide-1 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. s-Methanocaldococcus Jannaschii Heptapeptide-1 is a single chain peptide produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Proteasome-activating Nucleotidase, which is found in the bacteria, Methanocaldococcus jannaschii. It contains 7 amino acids consisting of arginine, aspartic acid, histidine, leucine, tyrosine, and valine. The parent protein contains a maximum of 430 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids. .
Is S-Methanocaldococcus Jannaschii Heptapeptide-1 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. S-Methanocaldococcus Jannaschii Heptapeptide-1 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does S-Methanocaldococcus Jannaschii Heptapeptide-1 do in cosmetic products?
S-Methanocaldococcus Jannaschii Heptapeptide-1 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
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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: 30/04/2018