Stronger SNAP-25 mimic than Argireline; competes with SNARE complex assembly.
Reference facts
- Also known as
- Acetyl Octapeptide-3
- Category
- Cosmetic & Skin
- Mechanism of action
- Stronger SNAP-25 mimic than Argireline; competes with SNARE complex assembly.
- Targets
- SNARE complex (in vitro)
- Indications under research or approved
- Cosmetic anti-wrinkle
- Regulatory status (reference entry)
- Cosmetic ingredient
- Half-life
- Topical
- Sequence
- EEMQRRADL
- Sequence notes
- Acetyl octapeptide elongation of Argireline. C-terminal amide.
- Molecular weight (Da)
- 1075
- Originator / sponsor
- Lipotec / Lubrizol
- First reported
- 2007
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