Vialox
Peptide therapy: benefits, side effects, cost and protocols
C21H37N9O5
Vialox (pentapeptide-3) is a synthetic peptide that acts as a competitive antagonist of the acetylcholine receptor at the neuromuscular junction. It reduces muscle contraction and is used in cosmetics to smooth expression wrinkles.
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Spec sheet
- FDA status
- Research Only Not currently approved for human use in the US. Available as a research compound. Not eligible for compounding.
- Evidence
- Anecdotal
Mechanism
How Vialox works
Competitively antagonizes the acetylcholine receptor at the post-synaptic membrane, reducing muscle depolarization and contraction at the neuromuscular junction.
Compound
Vialox compound data
- Formula
- C21H37N9O5
- Mol. weight
- 495.6 g/mol
- PubChem CID
- 11605666 ↗
- IUPAC
- (2S)-1-(2-aminoacetyl)-N-[(1S)-1-[(2S)-2-[[(1S)-2-amino-1-methyl-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamoyl]pyrrolidine-1-carbonyl]-4-guanidino-butyl]pyrrolidine-2-carboxamide
FAQ
Vialox questions
What is VIALOX?
Vialox (Pentapeptide-3) is a synthetic cosmetic peptide that competitively inhibits acetylcholine binding at the neuromuscular junction, reducing muscle contraction and associated expression wrinkles.
How does VIALOX work?
Competitively antagonizes the acetylcholine receptor at the post-synaptic membrane, reducing muscle depolarization and contraction at the neuromuscular junction.
Is VIALOX legal to buy?
VIALOX is sold as a research chemical for laboratory use only. It is not approved for human use by the FDA. Regulations vary by jurisdiction.
Where can I buy VIALOX?
VIALOX has mixed availability - it can be found through both compounding pharmacies (with prescription) and research suppliers.
What category does VIALOX belong to?
VIALOX is primarily classified as a skin, hair & cosmetic peptide. Peptides studied for cosmetic applications including skin rejuvenation, collagen production, tanning, hair growth, and anti-wrinkle effects.
What are the research benefits of VIALOX?
VIALOX has been studied for: Muscle relaxation, Expression wrinkle reduction, Botox-like effects, Skin smoothing. Cosmetic peptide; nAChR antagonist. Similar mechanism to Syn-Ake but different target site.
News
Vialox in the news
Vialox Peptide: Potential in Biochemical and Cellular Research - CityWatch LA
CityWatch LA / 25 months ago
Quantum Chemical, Spectroscopic and In Silico (Molecular Docking, Molecular Dynamic and ADME) Studies on Anti‐Aging Pentapeptide‐3 (Vialox) - Wiley Online Library
Wiley Online Library / 14 months ago
Best peptide products to incorporate into your skincare routine - Vogue Singapore
Vogue Singapore / 29 months ago
News aggregated via Google News. Inclusion does not imply endorsement.
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