Snap-8
Octapeptide for anti-wrinkle and skin aging research applications
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Snap-8: Key Facts
Snap-8 is a anti aging research peptide supplied by LyzeLabs as a lyophilized reference standard, strictly for laboratory research use. It is available in 1 format starting at $285 per kit. Each batch is independently HPLC-verified at 99.35% purity by Janoshik Analytical, with the certificate of analysis published on the lab-results page and matched to the lot number printed on the vial.
| Compound | Snap-8 |
|---|---|
| Research category | Anti Aging |
| Available formats | 10mg*10vials |
| Starting price | From $285 USD per kit |
| Purity | 99.35% verified (third-party HPLC, Janoshik) |
| Test method | HPLC |
| Certificate of analysis | Published online, matched to the vial lot number |
| Intended use | Laboratory research use only. Not for human consumption. |
| Handling | Supplied lyophilized, store per the stability guide |
Dr. Neha Kapoor
Germany
"Excellent octapeptide for our skin aging research. High purity and consistent quality."
2025-11-14
Prof. Maria Garcia
United States
"Premium quality Snap-8 for our cosmetic research. Reliable supplier."
2025-11-11
Dr. Francesca Romano
Italy
"High-quality peptide for our dermatology studies. Excellent results."
2025-11-07
About This Product
Snap-8 (Acetyl Octapeptide-3): SNARE Complex Research and Cosmetic Neuroscience
An Eight-Amino-Acid Fragment with Specific Mechanistic Focus
Snap-8 (acetyl octapeptide-3, EEMQRRAD-NH2) is the N-terminal octapeptide fragment of SNAP-25, one of three proteins that form the SNARE complex responsible for synaptic vesicle docking and neurotransmitter release at the neuromuscular junction. By occupying the SNAP-25 binding site in the SNARE assembly, Snap-8 acts as a competitive inhibitor of SNARE complex formation, reducing acetylcholine vesicle fusion in research models.
Snap-8 vs Argireline: Extended Binding Footprint
Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-3) is the six-amino-acid version of this same SNAP-25 fragment. Snap-8 extends the sequence by two additional amino acids, covering more of the SNAP-25 coiled-coil interaction domain. In comparative SNARE inhibition assays, the longer sequence is reported to show greater competitive potency, attributable to the extended binding interface. Both are research tools for neuromuscular junction studies, with Snap-8 the preferred form when maximal SNARE inhibition per molar dose is a protocol requirement.
SNARE Biology in Expression Line Research
Repetitive facial muscle contraction drives expression line formation through mechanical deformation of dermal architecture. Research on the role of neuromuscular junction signaling uses SNARE-targeting peptides as controlled inhibitors of acetylcholine release. Snap-8 provides a synthetic, sequence-defined tool for this research that is accessible and structurally characterized.
Research Applications
- SNARE complex pharmacology: competitive inhibition kinetics and binding characterization
- Neuromuscular junction research: acetylcholine vesicle fusion modulation
- Expression line formation studies: neuromuscular contribution to dermal architecture changes
- Cosmetic peptide research: structure-activity relationships in SNAP-25 fragment analogs
- Comparative inhibitor studies: Snap-8 vs Argireline efficacy and potency profiling
Quality Standards
- Purity: >99% by HPLC
- Identity: confirmed by ESI-MS
- Form: lyophilized powder, sterile vials
- Storage: -20°C, reconstitute with bacteriostatic water
- Full COA at lyzelabs.com/lab-results
For research purposes only. Not for human consumption.
Research Context for Snap-8
Longevity and Anti-Aging Research Context
Anti-aging research peptides target pathways including telomere biology, mitochondrial function, cellular senescence, NAD metabolism, pineal signaling, and chromatin-level gene expression. Research protocols in this category often run over longer time horizons than other categories, which makes compound stability and storage discipline particularly important.
Snap-8 ships as a lyophilized research reagent through the LyzeLabs™ catalog in the Anti Aging category, available as a single research-grade format. Every batch is independently verified by Janoshik Analytical, with the full HPLC chromatogram and mass spectrometry confirmation published on the LyzeLabs lab results page and matched to the lot number printed on your vial.
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Snap-8
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