Sh-Polypeptide-185
Used in cosmetic products as film forming, hair conditioning, humectant and skin conditioning, miscellaneous. h-Polypeptide-185 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene which is a synthetic copy of the human gene that codes for Keratin, Type I Cuticular Ha3-II is used as such or adapted to the production host. The parent protein contains a maximum of 404 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-185 used for in cosmetics?
Sh-Polypeptide-185 is used in cosmetic products as film forming, hair conditioning, humectant and skin conditioning, miscellaneous. h-Polypeptide-185 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene which is a synthetic copy of the human gene that codes for Keratin, Type I Cuticular Ha3-II is used as such or adapted to the production host. The parent protein contains a maximum of 404 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-185 restricted in cosmetics in the EU?
No EU restriction annex is recorded for Sh-Polypeptide-185 in our records. Rules change and differ by market, so always check the current regulation before you formulate.