The peptide
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate: Biomimetic Peptide for Expression Line Smoothing
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate is a synthetic biomimetic tripeptide engineered to replicate the localized neuromuscular blocking effects of Waglerin-1, a neurotoxin found in temple viper venom. Positioned as a topical, non-invasive alternative to injectable neuromodulators, it functions as a reversible antagonist at the muscular nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (mnAChR). By temporarily blocking acetylcholine binding at the postsynaptic membrane, this peptide prevents sodium ion uptake, thereby keeping facial muscles relaxed and visibly smoothing dynamic expression lines without causing systemic paralysis or loss of facial mobility. Its primary application category is cosmetic leave-on skin care.
Market context: Competitive marketing for actives like Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate often leverages the “snake venom” biomimicry narrative, positioning them as fast-acting, topical alternatives to injectables for expression lines. Formulate Labs strictly supplies the INCI active, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, and does not sell supplier-branded SKUs such as SYN-AKE. Competitor campaigns frequently target both mature and millennial demographics, emphasizing an 'age-freezing' effect that helps prevent mimic wrinkles from setting into permanent static lines. Commercial positioning also highlights the synthetic peptide's safety, vegan-friendly origins, and fully reversible muscle relaxation, distinctly separating its efficacy from the actual toxicity of snake venom.
Formulate Labs offers Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate as a 0.1% standard or 1% lab concentrate, expertly suspended in either a Glycerin/Water base or our highly compatible Sea Kelp Bioferment. These suspensions are available in convenient 100 g, 1 kg, and 18 kg pack sizes, providing flexibility for various production scales. The peptide exhibits excellent water and glycol solubility, making it easy to integrate into a wide range of cosmetic formulations.
Hair-care note: like all neuromodulating peptides, SYN-AKE has no practical hair application — follicles do not rely on muscular contraction for anagen, proliferation, or anchoring, so scalp serums and follicle treatments gain zero physiological benefit.*
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Da molecular weight (approx.)
mnAChR
post-synaptic blockade · not pre-synaptic
2006
SYN-AKE launch (DSM-Firmenich)
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