Longevity & Cellular Health
SNAP-8
Octapeptide analogue of the SNAP-25 N-terminus studied for SNARE complex competition and acetylcholine release in topical models.
Also known asAcetyl Octapeptide-3 · Leuphasyl
Identity
Residue chain
One bead per amino acid residue, N-terminus to C-terminus. Long chains are shown truncated.
- Molecular weight
- 1075.2 Da
- Amino acid residues
- 8
- Half-life
- N/A (topical use)
- CAS number
- —
Monograph
Specifications
- Research area
- Longevity & Cellular Health
- Half-life
- N/A (topical use)
- Molecular weight
- 1075.2 Da
- Amino acid residues
- 8
- Mechanism of action
- It competes with native SNAP-25 for binding to the SNARE complex at the neuromuscular junction, reducing facial muscle contraction. The comparison with botulinum toxin is mechanistic only: the peptide competes at the SNARE complex; it does not cleave SNAP-25.
- Storage and handling
- Store at room temperature, protect from heat and light.