Sr-(Staphylococcus Phage 187 Polypeptide-1 Streptococcus Suis Polypeptide-1 Dipeptide-12)

What is it?

sr-(Staphylococcus Phage 187 Polypeptide-1 Streptococcus Suis Polypeptide-1 Dipeptide-12) is a single chain recombinant peptide produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from sr-Staphylococcus Phage 187 Polypeptide-1, sr-Streptococcus Suis Phage Polypeptide-1, and Dipeptide-12. The fusion peptide contains 249 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation.

What does it do?

Sr-(Staphylococcus Phage 187 Polypeptide-1 Streptococcus Suis Polypeptide-1 Dipeptide-12) is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

• Antimicrobial

  kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms

• Anti-sebum

  helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin

• Preservative

  prevents microbial growth in cosmetic products, extending shelf life and protecting users

• Skin conditioning - miscellaneous

  improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories

EU regulatory status

Sr-(Staphylococcus Phage 187 Polypeptide-1 Streptococcus Suis Polypeptide-1 Dipeptide-12) 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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