In-depth, science-based articles about research peptides. Understand the mechanisms, evidence and research status of each peptide.
Properties, Mechanism of Action & Current Research
BPC-157 is a pentadecapeptide with potent regenerative properties. Discover everything about its mechanism of action, animal studies and scientific findings.
How a natural body peptide is revolutionizing research
TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4) is a natural peptide with regenerative effects on tissue. Learn everything about its mechanism of action, studies and research status.
GLP-1, GIP & Glucagon activated simultaneously – what's behind it?
Retatrutide is a triple agonist for GLP-1, GIP and glucagon receptors. Everything about its effects, Phase 2 clinical trials and scientific findings.
The only FDA-approved growth hormone-releasing hormone analogue
Tesamorelin is a GHRH analogue that reduces visceral adipose tissue in clinical studies. Learn everything about its mechanism of action and research results.
Growth hormone-releasing peptide with a half-life lasting weeks
CJC-1295 is a GHRH analogue with extended half-life for increased GH secretion. Everything about its effects, combination with ipamorelin and research status.
Maximum GH release with minimal side effects
Ipamorelin is a selective growth hormone secretagogue with a high safety profile. Learn about its mechanism, combination with CJC-1295 and research results.
ACTH analogue with proven cognitive-enhancing properties
Semax is a synthetic ACTH analogue developed in Russia with neuroprotective and cognitive-enhancing properties. Learn about mechanisms, clinical studies and research findings.
Tuftsin-based peptide for anxiety and cognitive performance
Selank is a synthetic analogue of tuftsin with anxiolytic and nootropic properties. Everything about the mechanism of action, clinical applications and research status.
Mitochondria-encoded peptide with remarkable metabolic properties
MOTS-c is a mitochondrially encoded peptide that regulates glucose metabolism and promotes longevity. Learn about the research findings and mechanism of action.
Synthetic tetrapeptide that activates telomerase
Epitalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide that activates telomerase and extends telomeres. Everything about the anti-aging research, pineal gland effects and study results.
Cyclic α-MSH analogue with melanogenic and aphrodisiac effects
Melanotan II is a synthetic α-MSH analogue that promotes melanogenesis and sexual function. Learn about the research, effects and scientific findings.
Tripeptide-copper complex with proven wound healing and collagen synthesis
GHK-Cu (Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine Copper) is a naturally occurring copper peptide with remarkable wound healing and anti-aging properties. Learn about the research findings.
Thymic peptide with clinically proven immunostimulatory effects
Thymosin Alpha-1 is a naturally occurring thymic peptide that modulates the immune system. Learn about clinical studies, antiviral properties and research status.
C-terminal GH fragment with lipolytic properties and no growth effects
AOD-9604 is a modified fragment of human growth hormone with fat-burning properties but no IGF-1 stimulation. Learn about the research, clinical trials and findings.
Hexapeptide with powerful GH stimulation and appetite-increasing effect
GHRP-6 is one of the first synthetic growth hormone releasing peptides. Learn about the ghrelin-mimetic mechanism, GH pulse induction and research status.
29-amino acid fragment of endogenous GHRH for natural GH stimulation
Sermorelin is a synthetic analogue of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH). Learn about physiological GH stimulation, clinical studies on aging and research results.
Synthetic hexapeptide with stronger GH release than GHRP-6
GHRP-2 is a second-generation synthetic growth hormone secretagogue with more potent GH release compared to GHRP-6. Learn about the mechanism, comparison and research findings.
His-D-2-MeTrp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH₂ – maximum GH pulse
Hexarelin is the most potent synthetic growth hormone secretagogue in the GHRP family with additional cardioprotective properties. Learn about the research and effects.
Modified GHRH fragment for precise pulsatile GH stimulation
Mod GRF 1-29 (CJC-1295 without DAC) is a stabilized GHRH analogue for natural pulsatile GH release. Learn about the difference to CJC-1295 with DAC and research findings.
Small molecule with remarkable effects on fat metabolism and cellular energy
5-Amino-1MQ is a selective NNMT inhibitor that promotes fat burning and cellular energy production. Learn about the research findings and metabolic mechanisms.
C-terminal fragment of growth hormone with targeted lipolytic action
HGH Fragment 176-191 is the lipolytic C-terminal region of human growth hormone without anabolic effects. Learn about the research on fat metabolism and weight management.
CKGGRAKDC-GG-D(KLAKLAK)₂ – selective destruction of adipose vasculature
Adipotide is a proapoptotic peptide that targets the vasculature of white adipose tissue, leading to fat cell death. Learn about the striking preclinical research findings.
C-terminal α-MSH fragment with potent intestinal anti-inflammatory effects
KPV (Lys-Pro-Val) is a tripeptide derived from α-MSH with strong anti-inflammatory properties. Learn about the research on inflammatory bowel disease and wound healing.
Natural host defense peptide with antimicrobial, immunomodulatory and wound healing properties
LL-37 is the only known human cathelicidin with broad-spectrum antimicrobial, antiviral and immunomodulatory properties. Learn about research findings and mechanisms.
Non-haematopoietic EPO analogue for neuroprotection and tissue repair
ARA 290 is an 11-amino acid peptide based on erythropoietin with neuroprotective and tissue-repairing properties without haematopoietic effects. Learn about the research.
Angiotensin IV analogue with synaptogenic properties
Dihexa is an angiotensin IV analogue that promotes synapse formation and shows remarkable cognitive-enhancing effects in preclinical studies. Learn about the research.
CNTF receptor agonist for neurogenesis and cognitive improvement
P21 is a peptide derived from ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) with neurogenic and cognitive-enhancing properties. Learn about the research findings and mechanisms.
Proline-containing dipeptide analogue of piracetam with enhanced bioavailability
Noopept is a synthetic nootropic dipeptide with significantly higher potency than piracetam. Learn about the mechanisms for memory improvement, neuroprotection and clinical research.
24-amino acid mitochondrial peptide with broad cytoprotective and longevity effects
Humanin is a mitochondrially encoded peptide with cytoprotective effects against Alzheimer's and age-related cellular damage. Learn about the research findings.
Natural thymus extract with broad immunomodulatory and anti-aging effects
Thymalin is a natural thymus peptide complex with immunomodulatory and anti-aging properties. Learn about the Russian clinical research and effects on immune restoration.
D-retro-inverso peptide that selectively eliminates senescent cells
FOXO4-DRI is a senolytic peptide that selectively induces apoptosis in senescent cells, promoting tissue rejuvenation. Learn about the groundbreaking research findings.
Extended half-life IGF-1 variant with enhanced anabolic and recovery properties
IGF-1 LR3 is a modified IGF-1 analogue with a longer half-life and stronger receptor affinity. Learn about anabolic effects, muscle research and scientific findings.
N-terminally truncated IGF-1 variant with superior local anabolic activity
IGF-1 DES (1-3) is a truncated IGF-1 analogue with 10x stronger local anabolic effects due to reduced IGF-BP binding. Learn about the research and mechanisms.
Locally expressed IGF-1 splice variant for satellite cell activation
MGF (Mechano Growth Factor) is a locally expressed IGF-1 splice variant that activates satellite cells for muscle repair and growth. Learn about the research findings.
PEGylated MGF variant with systemic distribution and extended half-life
PEG-MGF is a PEGylated form of Mechano Growth Factor with extended half-life for systemic muscle repair support. Learn about the research and comparison with regular MGF.
Naturally occurring myostatin antagonist with remarkable muscle growth data
Follistatin-344 is a naturally occurring glycoprotein that inhibits myostatin and activin, showing remarkable muscle growth effects in preclinical research. Learn about the findings.
Activin receptor type IIB inhibitor with profound muscle growth properties
ACE-031 is an ActRIIB fusion protein that blocks myostatin, activin and GDF-11, showing significant muscle mass increases in clinical trials. Learn about the research.
Spleen-derived phagocytosis activator with broad immunological properties
Tuftsin is a natural tetrapeptide derived from IgG immunoglobulin with immunostimulatory properties. Learn about the mechanism, phagocytosis activation and research findings.
Palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4 with clinically proven wrinkle reduction
Matrixyl (Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4) is a cosmetic signal peptide that stimulates collagen synthesis. Learn about clinical studies, wrinkle reduction and anti-aging effects.
Acetyl hexapeptide-3 that inhibits neuromuscular signal transmission
Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3) is a synthetic hexapeptide that reduces muscle contractions and wrinkles. Learn about the mechanism, clinical studies and comparison to Botox.
Lys-Thr-Thr-Lys-Ser: core sequence of Matrixyl for collagen stimulation
KTTKS is the core pentapeptide sequence of Matrixyl that stimulates procollagen synthesis. Learn about the mechanism, comparison with Matrixyl and skin research findings.
Cell-penetrating peptide that activates Wnt/β-catenin signaling for hair follicle regeneration
PTD-DBM is a cell-penetrating peptide that promotes hair growth by activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Learn about the research and hair follicle regeneration findings.
Melanocortin receptor agonist with clinically proven aphrodisiac effects
PT-141 (Bremelanotide) is an MC3R/MC4R agonist approved for hypoactive sexual desire disorder. Learn about the mechanism, clinical studies and research findings.
KISS1 receptor agonist that triggers the LH/FSH pulse cascade
Kisspeptin-10 is a neuropeptide that activates the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis via the KISS1 receptor. Learn about the role in reproductive research and findings.
Afamelanotide: clinically approved melanocortin receptor agonist
Melanotan I (Afamelanotide) is a linear α-MSH analogue approved for erythropoietic protoporphyria. Learn about the mechanism, clinical studies and melanogenesis research.
Nonapeptide with sleep-regulating, stress-modulating and neuroendocrine properties
DSIP (Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide) is a natural nonapeptide that regulates sleep cycles and modulates stress hormones. Learn about the research findings and applications.
Brain-derived peptide complex with clinically proven neuroprotective effects
Cerebrolysin is a brain-derived neuropeptide mixture with clinically proven effects in stroke, Alzheimer's and traumatic brain injury. Learn about the research and mechanisms.
EDR tripeptide from the pineal gland with neuroprotective properties
Pinealon is a naturally occurring EDR tripeptide from the pineal gland with neuroprotective and anti-aging properties. Learn about the Russian research and cognitive effects.
Lys-Glu: two-amino acid thymic peptide with immunomodulatory and anti-aging effects
Vilon is a naturally occurring thymic dipeptide (Lys-Glu) with immunomodulatory properties from Russian research. Learn about the immune effects and longevity research.
Lys-Glu-Asp: naturally occurring skin peptide with regenerative properties
KED (Lys-Glu-Asp) is a naturally occurring tripeptide with skin-regenerating and anti-aging properties. Learn about the research on collagen production and skin rejuvenation.
Szeto-Schiller peptide that protects mitochondrial inner membrane integrity
SS-31 (Elamipretide) is a mitochondria-targeted antioxidant peptide with cardioprotective and neuroprotective properties. Learn about the clinical trials and research findings.
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