SNAP-8
Acetyl octapeptide-3
SNAP-8 is a cosmetic peptide. The captured human study concerns a topical multi-ingredient serum, not isolated SNAP-8.
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Research areas
Evidence matrix
- Molecular identity
- Confirmed
SNAP-8 denotes acetyl octapeptide-3 as an ingredient in the cited multi-ingredient formulation; the source establishes neither an isolated SNAP-8 effect nor an injectable form.
- Human research
- None
- Replication
- No independent replication
- Clinical endpoints
- No clinical endpoints
- Safety
- Not adequately studied
- Approval
- No documented approval
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What the source shows
The investigation assessed a combined topical formulation for hyperpigmentation and signs of skin aging.
- Efficacy and tolerability of a facial serum for fine lines, wrinkles, and photodamaged skinHuman study2011
McCall-Perez F; Stephens TJ; Herndon JH Jr
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Research gaps
- ·Serum results are not evidence for SNAP-8 alone and do not support injection or systemic use.
- ·Short profile: not a complete benefit–risk assessment. Unlisted contraindications and interactions are not adequately established in this profile; missing information does not establish safety.
Mechanism
The multi-ingredient product study cannot determine an isolated mechanism or effect for SNAP-8.
- Efficacy and tolerability of a facial serum for fine lines, wrinkles, and photodamaged skinHuman study2011
McCall-Perez F; Stephens TJ; Herndon JH Jr
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Study protocols
No sufficiently supported, exactly citable study protocols are available.
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Reported adverse effects
- ·Evidence for isolated SNAP-8 is insufficient; absence of data is not evidence of safety. Tolerability of a multi-ingredient formulation cannot be attributed to SNAP-8 alone or transferred to other routes.
Contraindications and warnings
No reviewed information on this point has been recorded here yet. This does not mean there are no risks or contraindications.
Interactions
No reviewed information on this point has been recorded here yet. This does not mean there are no risks or contraindications.
Research gaps
- ·Serum results are not evidence for SNAP-8 alone and do not support injection or systemic use.
- ·Short profile: not a complete benefit–risk assessment. Unlisted contraindications and interactions are not adequately established in this profile; missing information does not establish safety.
- Efficacy and tolerability of a facial serum for fine lines, wrinkles, and photodamaged skinHuman study2011
McCall-Perez F; Stephens TJ; Herndon JH Jr
Accessed:
Sources
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- Efficacy and tolerability of a facial serum for fine lines, wrinkles, and photodamaged skinHuman study2011
McCall-Perez F; Stephens TJ; Herndon JH Jr
Accessed: