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SNAP-8 is an eight-residue peptide designed to mimic part of SNAP-25, a protein in the SNARE complex. It is used in vesicle-fusion and neurotransmitter-release research models.
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What is SNAP-8?
SNAP-8 is an acetylated octapeptide that extends the shorter hexapeptide known as acetyl hexapeptide-3. It copies a stretch of the N-terminal end of SNAP-25, one of the three proteins that form the SNARE complex driving vesicle fusion at the synapse. In the lab it serves as a competitor in assays of SNARE complex assembly. The same sequence is also used as a cosmetic ingredient, but this product is sold only as a research chemical for in-vitro work and is not a cosmetic or for human or veterinary use.
Published research on SNAP-25 mimetic peptide SNARE is indexed on PubMed.
Intended Use: Strictly for in-vitro laboratory research. Not for use in humans or animals. This product has not been evaluated by the MHRA or FDA.
Research Areas
- SNARE complex assembly assays
- Vesicle fusion and exocytosis models
- SNAP-25 mimetic peptide design
- Neuromuscular junction cell models
Why buy SNAP-8 from Peptaro
Batch-specific test results
Check the reported method, result and testing source for each batch.
Published batch certificates
Review available lab reports and CoAs on the product page.
UK cold-chain storage
Stored at -20°C from arrival through dispatch.
Same-day UK dispatch
Royal Mail Tracked 24, free tracked UK delivery on every order.
Research use only. For in-vitro laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. This article summarises published preclinical literature for laboratory researchers and is not medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
What does SNAP stand for?
SNAP-25 is the synaptosomal-associated protein of 25 kDa. SNAP-8 is named for the fragment of that protein it mimics and its eight-residue length.
How is SNAP-8 different from Argireline?
Argireline is acetyl hexapeptide-3, a six-residue peptide. SNAP-8 is an eight-residue extension, so they are different molecules with different batches.
What purity is recorded for SNAP-8?
Batch UKPL-9511 is recorded at 98.92%. The certificate on the product page shows the method.
Is SNAP-8 sold for skin use?
No. It is a research reagent for in-vitro work only. It is not a cosmetic and not for human or veterinary use.
