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Cosmetic ingredient (INCI)

Sh-Polypeptide-157

Used in cosmetic products as skin conditioning, emollient, skin protecting, skin conditioning, humectant and skin conditioning, miscellaneous. sh-Polypeptide-157 is a single chain recombinant human peptide produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the human gene which codes for Chain E of the scFv region of light chain from K202.B, the bispecific antibody, used as such or adapted to the production host. It contains a maximum of 478 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-157 used for in cosmetics?

Sh-Polypeptide-157 is used in cosmetic products as skin conditioning, emollient, skin protecting, skin conditioning, humectant and skin conditioning, miscellaneous. sh-Polypeptide-157 is a single chain recombinant human peptide produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the human gene which codes for Chain E of the scFv region of light chain from K202.B, the bispecific antibody, used as such or adapted to the production host. It contains a maximum of 478 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-157 restricted in cosmetics in the EU?

No EU restriction annex is recorded for Sh-Polypeptide-157 in our records. Rules change and differ by market, so always check the current regulation before you formulate.