Sr-(Sh-Polypeptide-143 Sh-Polypeptide-144)
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sr-(sh-Polypeptide-143 sh-Polypeptide-144) is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in Chinese hamster ovary cells. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the genes encoding for sh-Polypeptide-143 and sh-Polypeptide-144. The fusion peptide contains 236 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-(Sh-Polypeptide-143 Sh-Polypeptide-144) 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
EU regulatory status
Sr-(Sh-Polypeptide-143 Sh-Polypeptide-144) 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-(Sh-Polypeptide-143 Sh-Polypeptide-144)?
Sr-(Sh-Polypeptide-143 Sh-Polypeptide-144) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sr-(sh-Polypeptide-143 sh-Polypeptide-144) is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in Chinese hamster ovary cells. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the genes encoding for sh-Polypeptide-143 and sh-Polypeptide-144. The fusion peptide contains 236 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Sr-(Sh-Polypeptide-143 Sh-Polypeptide-144) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sr-(Sh-Polypeptide-143 Sh-Polypeptide-144) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sr-(Sh-Polypeptide-143 Sh-Polypeptide-144) do in cosmetic products?
Sr-(Sh-Polypeptide-143 Sh-Polypeptide-144) is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial.
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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: 04/07/2024