Silkworm Oligopeptide-3 is a single chain peptide, containing 11 amino acids consisting of alanine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, serine, tyrosine and valine, obtained from the silkworm.
Definition
Silkworm Oligopeptide-3 is a single chain peptide, containing 11 amino acids consisting of alanine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, serine, tyrosine and valine, obtained from the silkworm. The starting gene codes for Fibroin Heavy Chain, found in the silkworm. The parent protein contains a maximum of 5263 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Cosmetic roles
Skin conditioning not covered aboveSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUSLowers the tension between water and oilSURFACTANTLeaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMINGKeeps an emulsion from separatingEMULSION STABILISINGDraws moisture into the skinSKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANTDraws in and holds moistureHUMECTANTProtects skin from outside irritantsSKIN PROTECTING
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Names & identifiers
SILKWORM OLIGOPEPTIDE-3INCI