Description
SNAP-8 is a synthetic octapeptide (Ac-Glu-Glu-Met-Gln-Arg-Arg-Ala-Asp-NH₂) derived from SNAP-25, designed to modulate vesicle exocytosis-associated protein interactions. It inhibits catecholamine release by competing with SNAP-25 for SNARE complex assembly, providing a model for studying neuropeptide-mediated vesicular fusion and neurotransmission regulation. SNAP-8 is widely used in topical peptide research focused on neuromodulation and cell–membrane interaction mechanisms.
For research use only. Not for human consumption.
References:
Blanes-Mira C et al., Int J Cosmet Sci, 2002 24(5):303–310
Monteiro R et al., Neuroscience, 2006 138(4):1209–1217
López O et al., Peptides, 2015 64:25–32
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