Description
Chemical Properties
| Amino Acid Sequence | Ac-Glu-Glu-Met-Gln-Arg-Arg-Ala-Asp-NH2 |
| Molecular Formula | C41H65N13O16S |
| Molecular Weight | 1075.18 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 868844-74-0 |
| Amino Acids | 8 amino acids |
Description
SNAP-8 is a synthetic octapeptide designed as an analog of the N-terminal domain of SNAP-25, a protein involved in neurotransmitter release. It functions by modulating vesicle fusion at the neuromuscular junction, effectively reducing muscle contractions in a manner that mimics certain aspects of botulinum toxin activity. SNAP-8 is primarily studied in cosmetic and dermatological research for its potential to reduce the appearance of expression-related wrinkles and fine lines.
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