SNAP-8 — Research Peptide Bulk Supply
Also known as: Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Glutamyl Heptapeptide-3, Leuphasyl analogue
SNAP-8 (acetyl octapeptide-3) is an 8-amino-acid SNARE-targeting research peptide. Lyophilized, >99% purity. For laboratory research use only.
Cosmetic peptides are listed for catalog supply and bulk research framing only. PeptideDistro.com makes no cosmetic-product, anti-aging, dermatological, hair-growth, treatment, or consumer-use claims.
Bulk Catalog Specifications
- Lyophilized powder
- Purity: >99% by HPLC
- Available research vial sizes: 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg
- Storage: -20°C, protect from light and moisture
- Solubility: Soluble in water
- COA with HPLC and mass spectrometry data provided per lot
- Cold-chain shipping documentation available
- Private-label and white-label bulk inquiry form available
Scientific Identifiers
| Sequence | Ac-Glu-Glu-Met-Gln-Arg-Arg-Ala-Asp-NH2 (8 AA N-terminal SNAP-25 fragment) |
|---|---|
| Residue count | 8 |
| Molecular formula | TBD |
| Molecular weight | ~1075 g/mol (estimate) |
Research Mechanism Summary
SNAP-8 (acetyl octapeptide-3) is an eight-amino-acid peptide that extends the N-terminal fragment of SNAP-25, a SNARE protein component required for vesicle fusion and neurotransmitter exocytosis at neuromuscular junctions. Like Argireline, SNAP-8 competitively inhibits SNARE complex formation, but the additional two amino acids are hypothesized to provide a broader occupancy of the SNAP-25 binding interface, potentially yielding greater inhibitory effects on acetylcholine release in controlled in vitro neuromuscular models. Research indicates that SNAP-8 may reduce neurotransmitter-driven muscle contraction with reported effects on mimetic wrinkle depth in topical model studies, though head-to-head comparisons with Argireline in human subjects remain limited. The mechanism places SNAP-8 in the class of neurotransmitter-modulating cosmetic research peptides distinct from signal peptides (e.g., GHK-Cu) and enzyme-inhibitor peptides.
For Research Use Only. Not for human or veterinary use. Page copy reflects published preclinical and biochemistry literature only and does not constitute dosage, administration, treatment, or therapeutic guidance.
Catalog Context
SNAP-8 is supplied as a research-grade lyophilized peptide catalog item under the Skin & Hair Research Peptides family. PeptideDistro.com lists this entry for qualified research and wholesale buyers; pricing, MOQ, and documentation packets are reviewed during account intake. Page copy is framed exclusively around mechanism literature, molecular identifiers, and bulk catalog specifications.
Wholesale & Documentation
PeptideDistro.com supplies SNAP-8 in research-grade lyophilized format with COA, HPLC, and mass spectrometry data per lot. Pricing, MOQ, and label coordination are reviewed during account intake.