Pentapeptide-3

• Target:

  AChR

• Related Pathways:

  Neuroscience

• Bioactivity:

  Pentapeptide-3, a pentapeptide fragment derived from waglerin-1 neurotoxin, is sourced from Temple Viper venom. This compound serves as a competitive antagonist of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), blocking nerve signals at the post-synaptic membrane. Notably, Pentapeptide-3 exhibits anti-aging properties and is commonly incorporated with other cosmetic peptides for enhanced effects [1] [2].

• Smiles:

  C[C@H](NC(=O)[C@@H]1CCCN1C(=O)[C@H](CCCNC(N)=N)NC(=O)[C@@H]1CCCN1C(=O)CN)C(N)=O

• Molecular Formula:

  C21H37N9O5

• Molecular Weight:

  495.58

• Shipping Conditions:

  Cool pack

• Storage Temperature:

  -20°C

• CAS Number:

  135679-88-8