SNAP-8

SNAP-8 Overview

SNAP-8, also known as acetyl octapeptide-3, is an eight-amino-acid peptide studied in research involving SNARE-complex biology and peptide-mediated cellular signaling. It is commonly described as an extended analogue of argireline-type peptides and is used in laboratory settings to examine how short peptides may interact with protein machinery involved in vesicle fusion and signal transmission.

Mechanism of Action & Applications

SNAP-8 is studied for how it mimics part of the N-terminal region of SNAP-25 and interferes with SNARE complex assembly. In laboratory research, this makes it useful for examining vesicle fusion signaling, neurotransmitter-release mechanisms, peptide-protein interaction models, and broader cell-communication pathways linked to SNARE-mediated activity.

Research History

SNAP-8 emerged from earlier work on acetyl hexapeptide analogues and related cosmetic-peptide research, where extending the peptide sequence was explored as a way to study stronger or more stable interaction with SNARE-related signaling systems. Later reviews and analytical studies continued to describe SNAP-8 as an acetyl octapeptide used in research involving peptide mechanism, formulation analysis, and SNARE-complex modulation.

Chemical Information

CAS Number

868844-74-0

Molecular Formula

C₄₁H₇₀N₁₆O₁₆S

Molecular Weight

1,075.16 g/mol

PubChem ID

86080331

Compound

SNAP-8

Selected quantity

10 MG per vial

Research area

Cellular & Longevity

Intended use

Laboratory research only

Laboratory storage & handling

Form

Lyophilized powder

Short-term

2–8 °C (refrigerated)

Long-term

−20 °C (frozen)

Container

Use the supplied container and follow its label

Lot-specific stability

Not established on this product page

Reconstitution

Consult the applicable research protocol and available lot record

For research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.

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