Snap 8 10mg

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Snap-8 10 mg research-grade lyophilized peptide powder supplied in a glass vial. Snap-8, also known as Acetyl Octapeptide-3, is an elongated analog of Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline) based on the N-terminal domain of the SNAP-25 protein and studied for its interaction with the SNARE complex in cosmetic science and neurobiological research models.

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Purity

High-purity research grade

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Form

Lyophilized peptide powder

Content

10 mg Snap-8 (Acetyl Octapeptide-3) per vial

Packaging

Glass vial with sterile closure

Storage

Store lyophilized at 2–8 °C (desiccated, protect from light)

Molecular formula

C₄₁H₇₀N₁₆O₁₆S

Molecular weight

~1075.2 g·mol⁻¹

Sequence

Acetyl-Glu-Glu-Met-Gln-Arg-Arg-Ala-Asp-NH₂

CAS number

868844-74-0

Tests

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In laboratory workflows, lyophilized research peptides are typically handled with suitable sterile diluents such as bacteriostatic water (BAC). For a compatible research-only solvent, see Bacteriostatic water – 10 ml .

Research Overview

Snap-8 (Acetyl Octapeptide-3) is a synthetic octapeptide derived from the N-terminal region of the SNAP-25 protein, a key component of the SNARE complex involved in regulated vesicle fusion and neurotransmitter release. In in vitro and in vivo laboratory models, Snap-8 is used to investigate how competitive interaction with SNAP-25 may modulate SNARE complex assembly, catecholamine release and neuromuscular signaling pathways that are of interest in cosmetic science wrinkle-reduction research and related mechanistic studies.

Primary Research Areas

SNARE complex modulation: used in studies examining how Acetyl Octapeptide-3 may compete with SNAP-25 for incorporation into the SNARE complex and how this affects vesicle docking and fusion events in neurosecretory systems.
Catecholamine and acetylcholine release: applied in experimental models evaluating potential changes in vesicular catecholamine and acetylcholine release from neurons and neuromuscular junction preparations under controlled conditions.
Muscle contraction signaling pathways: incorporated into research exploring presynaptic modulation of neuromuscular signaling cascades, focusing on mechanisms relevant to muscle contraction and relaxation cycles in cosmetic and neurophysiological models.
Cosmetic science wrinkle models: used as a tool compound in in vitro skin and tissue models designed to study anti-wrinkle strategies based on neuromuscular signaling modulation and SNARE complex targeting approaches.
Comparison with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8: evaluated alongside Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline) in comparative studies on sequence length, SNARE interaction, signaling impact and model outcomes in cosmetic science research.

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