Peptide / plant-expressed recombinant polypeptide
NICOTIANA BENTHAMIANA HEXAPEPTIDE-40 SH-POLYPEPTIDE-86
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A recombinant skin-conditioning polypeptide blend produced in Nicotiana benthamiana plant cells, combining a hexapeptide and a longer polypeptide for cosmetic signaling applications.
Function
Skin benefits
- Plant-cell-expressed (Nicotiana benthamiana) recombinant peptide production avoids animal sources
- Polypeptide-86 with hexapeptide-40 positioned for skin-signaling activity
- Recombinant systems can offer high sequence purity
- Trace-level use limits systemic exposure
Known concerns
- Plant host residuals (host-cell proteins, endotoxins) require thorough purification controls
- Nicotiana-derived materials may carry trace nicotine alkaloids if poorly purified
- CAS 117628-82-7 returned no PubChem CID and no GHS classification
- No dedicated CIR or SCCS opinion located for this specific recombinant complex
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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