S-Tarantula Octapeptide-1
Used in cosmetic products as antioxidant and skin protecting. s-Tarantula Octapeptide-1 is a single chain peptide containing 8 amino acids consisting of arginine, cysteine, glycine, lysine, serine and tryptophan. It is synthetically produced based on a sequence from U1-theraphotoxin-Lsp1c which is found in the tarantula, Lasiodora sp. The parent protein contains a maximum of 99 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S-Tarantula Octapeptide-1 used for in cosmetics?
S-Tarantula Octapeptide-1 is used in cosmetic products as antioxidant and skin protecting. s-Tarantula Octapeptide-1 is a single chain peptide containing 8 amino acids consisting of arginine, cysteine, glycine, lysine, serine and tryptophan. It is synthetically produced based on a sequence from U1-theraphotoxin-Lsp1c which is found in the tarantula, Lasiodora sp. The parent protein contains a maximum of 99 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is S-Tarantula Octapeptide-1 restricted in cosmetics in the EU?
No EU restriction annex is recorded for S-Tarantula Octapeptide-1 in our records. Rules change and differ by market, so always check the current regulation before you formulate.