Rh-Polypeptide-52
INCI: RH-POLYPEPTIDE-52
Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
What Is Rh-Polypeptide-52?
rh-Polypeptide-52 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is directly isolated from a human cell which codes for Bone Morphogenic Protein 7 used as such or adapted to the production host. It contains a maximum of 431 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Its declared cosmetic function is skin protecting.
Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.
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