Antioxidant
SR-(METHIONYL S-RAINBOW TROUT OLIGOPEPTIDE-1 SH-POLYPEPTIDE-4 HEXAPEPTIDE-40)
Safety score · 0–100
Good
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About
An E. coli-derived fusion peptide combining rainbow trout sequences with human domains, functioning as an antioxidant and humectant in skincare formulations.
Synthesized through gene fusion of s-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-4, and Hexapeptide-40 with a methionine initiation code. The resulting 184-amino-acid protein may carry disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. No EU cosmetic restrictions identified for this peptide class.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant protection against environmental oxidative stress
- Hair and skin conditioning via protein hydrolysate activity
- Humectant moisture retention
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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