Sr-Mouse Polypeptide-5
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sr-Mouse Polypeptide-5 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 Immunoglobulin Heavy Chain Variable Region derived from mouse. The parent protein contains a maximum of 249 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-Mouse Polypeptide-5 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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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-Mouse Polypeptide-5 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-Mouse Polypeptide-5?
Sr-Mouse Polypeptide-5 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sr-Mouse Polypeptide-5 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 Immunoglobulin Heavy Chain Variable Region derived from mouse. The parent protein contains a maximum of 249 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Sr-Mouse Polypeptide-5 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sr-Mouse Polypeptide-5 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sr-Mouse Polypeptide-5 do in cosmetic products?
Sr-Mouse Polypeptide-5 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial, 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: 13/08/2024