Introduction:
Syn-AKE is the proprietary name of a peptide that is also referred to as tripeptide-3 or dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate. What makes Syn-AKE so interesting is that it is a protein fragment from the venom of the Malaysian Temple Viper. It is able to reduce signal transmission between nerves and muscles.
Application:
Syn-ake is a synthetic peptide or syn-peptide. Syn peptides are small synthetic proteins that are modeled off a non-synthetic or real-world peptide. In the case of Syn-ake, it is a synthetic peptide that is modeled off a protein found in the venom of the Temple Viper. The peptide that Syn-ake mimics is Waglerin-1.
Waglerin-1 prevents the uptake of sodium by the muscles by working on the mnAchR receptor. Preventing the uptake of sodium inhibits the transmission of nerve impulses to the muscles, and the muscles stay relaxed. This relaxation of the muscles, much like Botox, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.