What Is Transgenic Silkworm Rh-Polypeptide-47?
Transgenic Silkworm rh-Polypeptide-47 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by silkworm after insertion of a copy of a human gene into its DNA. The starting gene is directly isolated from a human cell which codes for Collagen Alpha 1. It contains a maximum of 1464 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 functions are emollient, humectant and skin conditioning.
Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.
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2,3-Butanediol
Primarily a humectant of either natural or synthetic origin
2,3-Butanediol
Primarily a humectant of either natural or synthetic origin | Helps stabilise formulas and keep key ingredients suspended
Acer Saccharum Sap
A plant-derived humectant that draws moisture into the skin
Acetamidoethoxyethanol
A humectant that draws moisture into the skin's outer layers
Acetyl Glucosamine Ethyl Ether
A gentle humectant that draws moisture into the skin and supports hydration
Acetyl Glutamine
Derivative of glutamine, the most abundant amino acid in the body
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