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Is 221-521-1 vegan?

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Asparagine is also known as 221-521-1.

Asparagine is a non-essential alpha-amino acid used in protein biosynthesis, containing a side-chain carboxamide group; it can be produced synthetically or via fermentation and is used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent.

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