Sr-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Saccharomyces Polypeptide-2 Sh-Polypeptide-134)

What is it?

sr-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Saccharomyces Polypeptide-2 sh-Polypeptide-134) is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the genes from Hexapeptide-40, r-Saccharomyces Polypeptide-2, and sh-Polypeptide-134 with the initiation codon for methionine. The fusion peptide 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 Hexapeptide-40 Saccharomyces Polypeptide-2 Sh-Polypeptide-134) is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

• Skin conditioning - emollient

  softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells

EU regulatory status

Sr-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Saccharomyces Polypeptide-2 Sh-Polypeptide-134) 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.

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