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Syn-Ake vs ARA-290

Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.

Skin & CosmeticAnti-Aging & Longevity
Syn-Ake
Immune SupportRecovery & Repair
ARA-290
Summary
Syn-Ake is a synthetic tripeptide that mimics waglerin-1, a peptide found in the venom of the Temple viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri). It acts as a reversible antagonist of muscular nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, temporarily reducing facial muscle contraction and smoothing dynamic wrinkles. Often called a 'synthetic Botox' in cosmetic marketing.
ARA-290 is a synthetic 11-amino acid peptide derived from the helix B region of erythropoietin (EPO). Unlike EPO, it selectively activates the innate repair receptor (IRR) without stimulating hematopoiesis, providing tissue protection, anti-inflammation, and neuropathy relief.
Half-Life
Not applicable (topical; effect duration hours)
~2–4 hours (SC administration)
Admin Route
Topical
SubQ
Research
Typical Dose
0.01–0.1% (4–8 mg/g in clinical studies)
4 mg (fixed dose)
Frequency
Twice daily
Once daily
Key Benefits
  • Reduces depth of dynamic wrinkles and expression lines
  • Reversible muscle-relaxing effect on facial muscles
  • Smooths forehead lines, crow's feet, and frown lines
  • Non-invasive alternative to injectable neurotoxins
  • Rapid onset relative to collagen-stimulating peptides
  • Well-studied in in vitro and clinical cosmetic trials
  • Reduces neuropathic pain from small fiber neuropathy
  • Anti-inflammatory without immune suppression
  • Tissue protection after ischemia/reperfusion injury
  • Promotes nerve fiber regeneration
  • Improves symptoms of sarcoidosis-associated neuropathy
  • May reduce insulin resistance and improve metabolic health
  • Shown to improve autonomic neuropathy symptoms
Side Effects
  • Generally very well-tolerated topically
  • Rare skin sensitivity or contact dermatitis
  • Theoretical neuromuscular effects at systemic doses (not relevant topically)
  • Injection site reactions
  • Mild fatigue at initiation
  • Transient warm sensation post-injection
  • Rare: mild headache
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