Function

Argireline is a Neuropeptide.

This Peptide is a topical cosmetic peptide reported to decrease dynamic wrinkles by partially mimicking the mechanism of botulinum toxin in a non-invasive manner49

Mechanism

Argireline is acetyl hexapeptide-8 (Ac-Glu-Glu-Met-Gln-Arg-Arg-NH2), a SNAP-25–mimetic peptide that competitively inhibits SNARE complex assembly, reducing acetylcholine release at neuromuscular junctions and attenuating facial muscle contraction4959

Argireline is a Neurotransmitter modulator.

Receptor

Molecular target is the SNARE complex component SNAP-25 rather than a classical receptor; it interferes with SNAP-25 participation in vesicle fusion49

Length

6 amino acids

Organism or Origin

Fully synthetic neuropeptide used in cosmetic formulations49

Gene

Not assigned in the current dataset.