Sh-polypeptide-8
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sh-Polypeptide-8 is a single chain synthetic human peptide, produced by fermentation in E.Coli. The starting gene is a synthesized copy of the human gene which codes for Platelet Derived Growth Factor used as such or adapted to the production host. It contains a maximum of 211 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Purpose
Functions: Humectant, Skin Conditioning. We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.
Rating
NOT RATED
Category
INCI Purpose
HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
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