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Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 (Argireline)

Comprehensive reference for Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 (Argireline), a peptide compound with applications in research and therapeutics.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial January 15, 2024 | 1 min read

synthetic-peptides peptide oligopeptide

Overview

Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 (Argireline) is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications.

Structure

Property	Value
Name	Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 (Argireline)
Sequence	Ac-Glu-Met-Gln-Arg-Arg-NH2
Length	6 residues
Molecular Weight	889.0 Da

| Category | Cosmetic Synthetic |

Mechanism of Action

Competes with SNAP-25 for SNARE complex assembly, inhibiting neurotransmitter release and reducing muscle contraction

References

Wikipept Peptide Database
Primary literature (see individual entries)

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