Sr-(Methionyl 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-(Methionyl Cone Snail Mu-Conotoxin TIIIA) is a single chain protein produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthetically produced to be identical to Mu-conotoxin TIIIA which is found in the cone snail, Conus, with the initiation code for methionine. 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-(Methionyl 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-(Methionyl 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-(Methionyl Cone Snail Mu-Conotoxin Tiiia)?
Sr-(Methionyl Cone Snail Mu-Conotoxin Tiiia) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sr-(Methionyl Cone Snail Mu-Conotoxin TIIIA) is a single chain protein produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthetically produced to be identical to Mu-conotoxin TIIIA which is found in the cone snail, Conus, with the initiation code for methionine. 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-(Methionyl Cone Snail Mu-Conotoxin Tiiia) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sr-(Methionyl Cone Snail Mu-Conotoxin Tiiia) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sr-(Methionyl Cone Snail Mu-Conotoxin Tiiia) do in cosmetic products?
Sr-(Methionyl 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: 26/08/2024