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Cosmetic ingredient (INCI)

Barley Sh-Polypeptide-25

Used in cosmetic products as skin conditioning. Barley sh-Polypeptide-25 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by barley plants after using either a transient expression system or transgenesis (stable insertion of a copy of a human gene into its DNA). The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the human gene which codes for Interleukin 2. It contains a maximum of 153 amino acids, which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Barley Sh-Polypeptide-25 used for in cosmetics?

Barley Sh-Polypeptide-25 is used in cosmetic products as skin conditioning. Barley sh-Polypeptide-25 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by barley plants after using either a transient expression system or transgenesis (stable insertion of a copy of a human gene into its DNA). The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the human gene which codes for Interleukin 2. It contains a maximum of 153 amino acids, which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.

Is Barley Sh-Polypeptide-25 restricted in cosmetics in the EU?

No EU restriction annex is recorded for Barley Sh-Polypeptide-25 in our records. Rules change and differ by market, so always check the current regulation before you formulate.