Ikke til human konsum, veterinær brug eller klinisk administration. Sælges udelukkende til kvalificerede laboratorier og forskere til in vitro-studier.
SNAP-8, or acetyl octapeptide-3, is a synthetic peptide derived from the N-terminal sequence of SNAP-25 — a protein component of the SNARE complex that is involved in vesicle fusion and neurotransmitter release at neuromuscular junctions. Research interest in SNAP-8 centers on its apparent ability to compete with SNAP-25 in SNARE complex assembly, which has made it a research tool in studies examining acetylcholine release mechanisms and neuromuscular signaling.
Studies have investigated SNAP-8 in cell culture and ex-vivo models examining how SNARE protein competition influences vesicle-mediated neurotransmitter secretion. The peptide's mechanism of action — interfering with the SNARE complex at the pre-synaptic level — offers a distinct pharmacological probe compared to enzyme-based approaches, and has attracted interest in both basic neuroscience and applied skin biology research.
In dermatological research models, SNAP-8 has been explored in the context of skin cell signaling and muscle contraction-related pathways in facial tissue, where SNARE complex activity is studied in relation to dynamic lines and expression-related changes at the tissue level.
myPEPT supplies SNAP-8 at ≥99% verified purity with a Certificate of Analysis from independent lab testing. Shipped across the EU in research-grade packaging.
What researchers should know: SNAP-8 is a research peptide supplied for laboratory use only. It is not a finished cosmetic ingredient or therapeutic product in this format. Handle and store according to your institution's protocols for synthetic peptide research compounds.
For research use only. This product is intended exclusively for in-vitro research and laboratory applications. Not approved for human or animal consumption, medical treatment, or therapeutic use.

