Silkworm Oligopeptide-4 is a single chain peptide containing 12 amino acids consisting of alanine, glycine, tyrosine and valine, obtained from the silkworm.
Definition
Silkworm Oligopeptide-4 is a single chain peptide containing 12 amino acids consisting of alanine, glycine, 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
Draws moisture into the skinSKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANTDraws in and holds moistureHUMECTANTLowers the tension between water and oilSURFACTANTSkin conditioning not covered aboveSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUSLeaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMINGProtects skin from outside irritantsSKIN PROTECTINGKeeps an emulsion from separatingEMULSION STABILISING
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Names & identifiers
SILKWORM OLIGOPEPTIDE-4INCI