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What Is SH-Polypeptide-9?
SH-Polypeptide-9 is a synthetic peptide, also known as Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF). It is a cell signaling protein that plays a pivotal role in skin rejuvenation. Its main function is to stimulate angiogenesis, which is the formation of new blood vessels, thereby enhancing microcirculation and nutrient delivery to the skin. It is also known to help provide nutrients to fibroblasts, which are cells responsible for producing collagen and other fibers, thus strengthening the skin's structure and contributing to a visible reduction in the signs of aging. has not yet rated this specific ingredient, and related ingredients containing SH-Polypeptide-9 are also listed as "Not Rated" in their dictionary.
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Sh-Polypeptide-9 (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) [https://www.stratiaskin.com/blogs/ingredients/sh-polypeptide-9]
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sh-Polypeptide-9 [https://cipherskincare.com/ingredient-glossary/sh-polypeptide-9/]
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SH-Polypeptide-9 (Explained + Products) [https://incidecoder.com/ingredients/sh-polypeptide-9]
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