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Antioxidant

SR-CAT POLYPEPTIDE-2

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A recombinant antioxidant protein derived from cat VEGF, produced in E. coli, used for skin and hair conditioning.

A single-chain recombinant protein identical to cat-derived Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, produced via E. coli fermentation. Contains up to 189 amino acids with possible disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. Under EU cosmetics regulation EC 1223/2009, non-human proteins require additional safety data; cross-species VEGF raises immunogenicity considerations.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant protection for skin
  • Hair conditioning properties
  • Skin barrier protection support

Known concerns

  • Cross-species protein may trigger immune reactions in sensitive individuals
  • Limited long-term human safety data for topical cosmetic use
  • Potential for sensitization with repeated exposure

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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