Snap-8 10mg (10 Vials / Kit)

What is Snap-8?

Snap-8 extends the sequence used in the widely known hexapeptide Argireline, acetyl hexapeptide-3, by two additional residues, and it is designed to mimic the N-terminal region of the SNAP-25 protein involved in neurotransmitter release. It belongs to the cosmetic-peptide category rather than the hormone or growth-factor categories of many other research peptides.

How it is understood to work

Snap-8 is thought to compete with native SNAP-25 for a position in the SNARE complex, the protein assembly required for acetylcholine release at the neuromuscular junction. By partially displacing SNAP-25, it is reported in study models to reduce the strength of muscle contraction in the small facial muscles responsible for expression lines.

Research status

Research on Snap-8 is concentrated in cosmetic and dermatological science, particularly around forehead and periorbital expression lines, and largely involves in vitro and topical-formulation studies rather than systemic pharmacology. It is one of several SNARE-targeting cosmetic peptides used as comparators in that research space, alongside Argireline and similar sequences.

Specifications

Compound

Snap-8

Also known as

Acetyl Octapeptide-3

Class

Cosmetic peptide (SNARE-complex modulator)

Form

Lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder

Per vial

10mg

Stated purity

99%

Handling & storage

Supplied as a lyophilized powder or, in raw-powder format, intended for external or topical formulation research rather than reconstitution as an injectable-style solution; keep either form sealed, frozen or cool, and protected from light and moisture.

Concentration check: adding 2 ml of bacteriostatic water to one 10 mg vial gives 5 mg/ml. The Research Lab calculator in your dashboard works this out for any volume.

Questions

For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. Nothing on this page is medical advice.