Sr-Cone Snail Mu-Conotoxin Tiiia
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sr-Cone Snail Mu-Conotoxin TIIIA is a single chain protein produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is a synthetically produced to be identical to Mu-conotoxin TIIIA which is found in the cone snail, Conus. The protein contains 22 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?
Sr-Cone Snail Mu-Conotoxin Tiiia is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Sr-Cone Snail Mu-Conotoxin Tiiia 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 Sr-Cone Snail Mu-Conotoxin Tiiia?
Sr-Cone Snail Mu-Conotoxin Tiiia is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sr-Cone Snail Mu-Conotoxin TIIIA is a single chain protein produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is a synthetically produced to be identical to Mu-conotoxin TIIIA which is found in the cone snail, Conus. The protein contains 22 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Sr-Cone Snail Mu-Conotoxin Tiiia allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sr-Cone Snail Mu-Conotoxin Tiiia is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sr-Cone Snail Mu-Conotoxin Tiiia do in cosmetic products?
Sr-Cone Snail Mu-Conotoxin Tiiia is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
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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: 02/07/2024