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Common Name(s): R-mussel oligopeptide-1,r-mussel oligopeptide-1,recombinant multi-organism signal peptide complex,precision anti-aging active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides synergistic multi-receptor anti-aging activity from the combined peptide sequences โ targeting tgf-ฮฒ, egf, integrin, and other collagen synthesis receptors simultaneously for superior anti-aging outcomes versus single-sequence peptides.
Why It's Used: Multi-sequence peptide complexes provide receptor synergy unavailable from individual sequences โ simultaneous activation of complementary collagen synthesis pathways provides additive to super-additive anti-aging response.
How It Works: Recombinant expression system: heterologous host (saccharomyces, mussel, trypanosoma, bovine, mouse, thermophile) โ ribosomal translation of synthetic gene encoding fused peptide sequences โ affinity purification โ cosmetic-grade active. individual sequences activate complementary receptors โ convergent downstream signalling โ col1a1/col3a1 upregulation.
Typically Found In: Premium anti-aging,collagen products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ peptide
Secondary Functions: Collagen synthesis,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1โ5000 ppm
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Conditional
Source Notes: Synthetically produced via solid-phase peptide synthesis (spps).
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating at recommended concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Retinoids,niacinamide,vitamin c,hyaluronic acid
Avoid Combining With: Strong acids below ph 3.5; oxidising agents
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Recombinant peptide sourcing note: organism-expressed peptides carry the biosafety level of the expression host โ saccharomyces (bsl-1, safe); trypanosoma/mussel/thermophile expression requires biosafety assessment of the expression host's safety classification before cosmetic application.
Last Verified: Cosing database,r-mussel oligopeptide-1 recombinant multi-sequence peptide anti-aging review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-22