Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, also known as Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 or Argireline or peptide K8 — A synthetically produced neuropeptide which is often used as a muscle relaxer. It blocks signals from the nerves to the muscle, temporarily stopping the release of neurotransmitters responsible for muscle contr...
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Peptides — short polymers formed by linking amino acids. When such an amino acid chain is small, the molecule is called a peptide. When it is larger, it is called a polypeptide. Proteins are polypeptide molecules. While proteins cannot penetrate the skin, smaller peptides can be absorbed. The abi...