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Is Hyaluronidase vegan?

Hyaluronidase

Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of the glycosidic linkages of hyaluronic acid; it can be derived from animal tissue (e.g. bovine or ovine testes) or produced via bacterial/biotechnological sources, so its origin varies by production source.

Also known as Hyalosidase
INCI name Hyaluronidase
CAS number 37326-33-3
EC number 253-464-3
CosIng ID 56408
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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