Sr-Egyptian Scorpion Oligopeptide-1
What is it?
sr-Egyptian Scorpion Oligopeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant protein produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the gene which codes for Chlorotoxin derived from the Egyptian scorpion, Leiurus quinquestriatus. The parent protein contains a maximum of 36 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
EU regulatory status
Sr-Egyptian Scorpion Oligopeptide-1 no longer appears in the EU's CosIng inventory. The details on this page come from an earlier version of CosIng. The ingredient's current status can be checked directly in the EU Cosmetics Regulation.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sr-Egyptian Scorpion Oligopeptide-1?
sr-Egyptian Scorpion Oligopeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant protein produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the gene which codes for Chlorotoxin derived from the Egyptian scorpion, Leiurus quinquestriatus. The parent protein contains a maximum of 36 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Sr-Egyptian Scorpion Oligopeptide-1 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Not confirmed. Sr-Egyptian Scorpion Oligopeptide-1 no longer appears in the EU's CosIng inventory, so its current status cannot be confirmed from CosIng.
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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: 14/02/2018