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Cosmetic ingredient (INCI)

Sh-Polypeptide-138

Used in cosmetic products as skin conditioning, miscellaneous. sh-Polypeptide-138 s a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene which is a synthesized copy of the human gene that codes for NAD-Dependent Protein Deacetylase Sirtuin-6 is used as such or adapted to the production host. It contains a maximum of 355 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 Sh-Polypeptide-138 used for in cosmetics?

Sh-Polypeptide-138 is used in cosmetic products as skin conditioning, miscellaneous. sh-Polypeptide-138 s a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene which is a synthesized copy of the human gene that codes for NAD-Dependent Protein Deacetylase Sirtuin-6 is used as such or adapted to the production host. It contains a maximum of 355 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.

Is Sh-Polypeptide-138 restricted in cosmetics in the EU?

No EU restriction annex is recorded for Sh-Polypeptide-138 in our records. Rules change and differ by market, so always check the current regulation before you formulate.