Rh-Oligopeptide-1
Used in cosmetic products as skin conditioning. rh-Oligopeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli or Pichia pastoris and contains 53 amino acids. The starting gene is directly isolated from a human cell which codes for Epidermal Growth Factor, and codes for a total of 1207 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or sugar. The protein consists of the proper sequence of standard amino acids. EGF, Epidermal Growth Factor.
EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex II/416.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rh-Oligopeptide-1 used for in cosmetics?
Rh-Oligopeptide-1 is used in cosmetic products as skin conditioning. rh-Oligopeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli or Pichia pastoris and contains 53 amino acids. The starting gene is directly isolated from a human cell which codes for Epidermal Growth Factor, and codes for a total of 1207 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or sugar. The protein consists of the proper sequence of standard amino acids. EGF, Epidermal Growth Factor.
Is Rh-Oligopeptide-1 restricted in cosmetics in the EU?
Rh-Oligopeptide-1 is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex II/416 (prohibited in eu cosmetics). Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.