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Antimicrobial

SR-HONEY BEE DEFENSIN-1

87

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A recombinant defensin peptide inspired by honey bee immunity, produced in E. coli; offers antimicrobial and skin-protecting properties.

A single-chain recombinant protein of up to 95 amino acids modeled on Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) Defensin-1, produced by gene synthesis and E. coli fermentation. Contains only standard amino acids. Not restricted under EU cosmetics regulation; antimicrobial peptides in this class are generally well-tolerated topically with no evidence of skin sensitization at cosmetic concentrations.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALSKIN PROTECTINGSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial activity
  • Skin protecting
  • Skin conditioning

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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