# SNAP-8

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Stronger SNAP-25 mimic than Argireline; competes with SNARE complex assembly.

Reference facts

Also known asAcetyl Octapeptide-3CategoryCosmetic & SkinMechanism of actionStronger SNAP-25 mimic than Argireline; competes with SNARE complex assembly.TargetsSNARE complex (in vitro)Indications under research or approvedCosmetic anti-wrinkleRegulatory status (reference entry)Cosmetic ingredientHalf-lifeTopicalSequenceEEMQRRADLSequence notesAcetyl octapeptide elongation of Argireline. C-terminal amide.Molecular weight (Da)1075Originator / sponsorLipotec / LubrizolFirst reported2007
    Primary References

Wang et al., J Cosmet Sci 2013 (SNAP-8)


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## Sources

- Wang et al., J Cosmet Sci 2013 (SNAP-8): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23659947/