BPC-157
BPC-157 is an experimental 15-amino-acid peptide frequently discussed in connection with tendon, ligament, muscle, and gastrointestinal research.
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Therapeutic
Sermorelin
Sermorelin is the biologically active 29-amino-acid fragment of growth hormone-releasing hormone.
Tesamorelin
Tesamorelin is a growth hormone-releasing factor analog used in FDA-approved prescription products for excess abdominal fat in adults with HIV-associated lipodystrophy.
PT-141
PT-141 is a research name associated with bremelanotide.
Ipamorelin
Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide and ghrelin-receptor agonist studied as a growth hormone secretagogue.
TB-500
TB-500 is a name used for products related to thymosin beta-4, often including a shorter peptide fragment.
MOTS-c
MOTS-c is a short peptide associated with mitochondrial genetic signaling.
CJC-1295
CJC-1295 is a synthetic growth hormone-releasing hormone analog studied for prolonged stimulation of the growth hormone and IGF-1 axis.
NAD+
NAD+ is a coenzyme involved in cellular metabolism, not a peptide.
Epitalon
Epitalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide often discussed in longevity research.
AOD-9604
AOD-9604 is a modified fragment related to the C-terminal region of human growth hormone.
Oxytocin
Oxytocin is an endogenous peptide hormone with established roles in childbirth and lactation.
SLU-PP-332
SLU-PP-332 is an experimental small molecule, not a peptide.
VIP
Vasoactive intestinal peptide, usually abbreviated VIP, is an endogenous signaling peptide with actions in the nervous system, blood vessels, gut, and immune biology.
SS-31
SS-31 is a development name for elamipretide, a mitochondria-targeting peptide.
Thymosin Beta-4
Thymosin beta-4 is a naturally occurring peptide involved in the organization of actin inside cells.
MGF
Mechano growth factor, or MGF, is a name connected to an IGF-1 splice variant and to research peptides derived from that biology.
Hexarelin
Hexarelin is an experimental growth hormone-releasing peptide, also known as examorelin.
Tesofensine
Tesofensine is an investigational monoamine reuptake inhibitor, not a peptide.
Kisspeptin
Kisspeptin refers to peptides involved in reproductive hormone signaling.
IGF-1 LR3
IGF-1 LR3 is a modified insulin-like growth factor used in research.
ARA-290
ARA-290, also known as cibinetide, is an investigational peptide designed around tissue-protective signaling associated with erythropoietin biology.
OS-01
OS-01 is a proprietary peptide used in cosmetic skin-care research and products.
Humanin
Humanin is a short peptide associated with mitochondrial signaling and cellular stress responses.
Follistatin
Follistatin is a regulatory protein that binds signaling molecules such as activins.
Gonadorelin
Gonadorelin is a synthetic form of gonadotropin-releasing hormone.
FOXO4-DRI
FOXO4-DRI is an experimental peptide investigated as a senolytic approach.
GHRP-2
GHRP-2 is a synthetic growth hormone secretagogue used in endocrine research.
GHRP-6
GHRP-6 is a synthetic growth hormone-releasing peptide studied as a secretagogue.
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Weight Loss & Metabolism
Retatrutide
Retatrutide is an investigational peptide designed to activate GIP, GLP-1, and glucagon receptors.
Tirzepatide
Tirzepatide is a prescription peptide that activates two incretin receptors, GIP and GLP-1.
Semaglutide
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist available in multiple prescription products.
Cagrilintide
Cagrilintide is a long-acting amylin analog studied for weight management, including in combination with semaglutide.
Liraglutide
Liraglutide is a prescription GLP-1 receptor agonist used in distinct products for diabetes and weight management.
Mazdutide
Mazdutide is a dual GLP-1 and glucagon receptor agonist studied for obesity and metabolic disease.
Survodutide
Survodutide is an investigational dual glucagon and GLP-1 receptor agonist.
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Cosmetic & Anti-Aging
GHK-Cu
GHK-Cu is a copper-binding tripeptide studied in skin biology and used in cosmetic formulations.
Melanotan II
Melanotan II is an experimental melanocortin-related peptide promoted online for tanning and other effects.
GLOW
GLOW is a marketing name used for peptide blends rather than a single, universally defined molecule.
Melanotan I
Melanotan I is a historical development name associated with afamelanotide.
CATEGORY
Cognitive & Neuroprotection
Semax
Semax is a synthetic heptapeptide derived from an ACTH-related sequence and studied for nervous-system effects.
Selank
Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide related to the tuftsin sequence and studied for anxiety-related and other nervous-system effects.
Pinealon
Pinealon is a short synthetic tripeptide studied as a regulatory peptide.
Dihexa
Dihexa is an experimental angiotensin IV-related peptidomimetic studied in nervous-system models.
Cerebrolysin
Cerebrolysin is a porcine brain-derived preparation containing a mixture of peptides and other components.
DSIP
DSIP stands for delta sleep-inducing peptide, also called emideltide.
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