Buy SNAP-8 UK
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.
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.
Why buy SNAP-8 from UK Peptide Lab
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 UK delivery over £69.
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Frequently asked questions about buying SNAP-8 in the UK
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.