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In-depth research profiles for 49 of the 144 compounds in our catalog · more profiles coming

49 compounds
Triple-Action Metabolic Compound

Retatrutide

A triple-agonist GLP-1/GIP/glucagon receptor peptide studied for obesity and metabolic disease — the highest weight-loss efficacy of any investigational agent to date.

Synthetic peptideAAs39MW4,731 g/mol13 sources📖 Read guide
Cellular Peptide

BPC-157

A 15-amino acid pentadecapeptide derived from human gastric juice demonstrating broad tissue-protective and regenerative effects across 200+ preclinical publications.

Synthetic pentadecapeptideAAs15MW1,419.5 g/mol12 sources📖 Read guide
Cellular Peptide

TB-500

A synthetic analog of the endogenous thymosin beta-4 peptide with angiogenic, anti-inflammatory, and tissue-repair properties across 170+ preclinical publications.

Endogenous peptide / synthetic analogAAs43MW4,963 Da10 sources
Cellular Peptide

Thymosin Alpha-1

A synthetic 28-amino acid acetylated thymic peptide that modulates innate and adaptive immunity; approved in 30+ countries for hepatitis B/C and as a cancer immunoadjuvant.

Synthetic acetylated polypeptideAAs28MW3,108.3 g/mol8 sources
Metabolic Peptide

MOTS-c

A mitochondria-derived peptide encoded in the 12S rRNA, studied for metabolic regulation, exercise mimicry, insulin sensitization, and longevity.

Mitochondrial-derived peptideAAs16MW2,174.6 g/mol8 sources📖 Read guide
Cellular Coenzyme

NAD+

The body's central redox coenzyme — essential for cellular energy metabolism, DNA repair via PARPs, and sirtuin-mediated longevity pathways.

Dinucleotide coenzymeMW663.43 g/mol6 sources
Cognitive & Neuroprotective Peptide

Semax

A synthetic ACTH analog developed by the Russian Academy of Sciences, approved in Russia for stroke recovery and cognitive impairment treatment.

Synthetic heptapeptide (ACTH analog)AAs7MW813.9 g/mol7 sources📖 Read guide
Cognitive & Anxiolytic Peptide

Selank

A synthetic heptapeptide tuftsin analog developed by the Russian Academy of Sciences, approved in Russia and Ukraine for anxiety and cognitive enhancement.

Synthetic heptapeptide (tuftsin analog)AAs7MW751.9 g/mol9 sources📖 Read guide
Secretagogue PeptideBlend

CJC-1295

A synergistic blend of a GHRH analog and a selective GHRP for dual-pathway pulsatile GH stimulation, achieving ~2.7× potency vs either compound alone.

GHRH analog + GH secretagogue blend6 sources
Secretagogue Peptide

Tesamorelin

A 44-amino acid GHRH analog that stimulates pituitary GH secretion — FDA-approved as Egrifta for HIV-associated lipodystrophy.

GHRH analogAAs446 sources📖 Read guide
GH Secretagogue Peptide

Ipamorelin

A selective synthetic pentapeptide GHRP that stimulates GH release via the ghrelin receptor without elevating cortisol or prolactin — the cleanest GHRP profile available.

Synthetic pentapeptideAAs5MW711.85 g/mol6 sources📖 Read guide
Melanocortin Peptide

Melanotan-1

A synthetic 13-amino acid linear melanocortin analog; FDA/EMA-approved as afamelanotide (Scenesse) for erythropoietic protoporphyria.

Synthetic linear peptideAAs13MW1,646.8 g/mol5 sources
Antioxidant & Detoxification Peptide

Glutathione

The body's master antioxidant tripeptide — central to cellular redox balance, Phase II detoxification, immune function, and mitochondrial protection.

Tripeptide (γ-Glu-Cys-Gly)MW307.32 g/mol8 sources
GLP-1 Peptide

Semaglutide

A long-acting acylated GLP-1 receptor agonist; FDA-approved as Ozempic/Wegovy. The single most-searched compound in the research-peptide market.

Acylated GLP-1 receptor agonistAAs31 (modified backbone + C18 diacid linker)MW4,113.58 g/mol8 sources
Metabolic CombinationBlend

CagriSema (Cagrilintide + Semaglutide)

An investigational fixed combination of the long-acting amylin analog cagrilintide and the GLP-1 agonist semaglutide.

Fixed combination (cagrilintide + semaglutide)AAsTwo co-formulated peptidesMWNot applicable (combination)4 sources
GIP/GLP-1 Peptide

Tirzepatide

A dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist; FDA-approved as Mounjaro/Zepbound. #2 most-searched compound on the site.

Dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonistAAs39 (modified + C20 diacid linker)MW4,813.45 g/mol7 sources
Metabolic Research Peptide

Cagrilintide

A long-acting acylated amylin analog that complements GLP-1 agonism — being co-developed with semaglutide (CagriSema) for superior weight loss.

Long-acting acylated amylin analogAAs37 (modified amylin)MW4,409 g/mol10 sources
GLP-1 Peptide

Liraglutide

A once-daily acylated GLP-1 receptor agonist; FDA-approved as Victoza/Saxenda — the predecessor to semaglutide.

Acylated GLP-1 receptor agonistAAs31 (modified + C16 acyl chain)MW3,751.20 g/mol7 sources
GLP-1 Peptide

Dulaglutide

A GLP-1 receptor agonist fused to a modified human IgG4 Fc — a large biologic, not a small peptide; FDA-approved as Trulicity.

GLP-1 receptor agonist Fc-fusion protein (homodimer)AAs≈275 per chain (homodimer)MW≈59,670 g/mol7 sources
Cellular Peptide

AOD-9604

A modified C-terminal fragment of human growth hormone with lipolytic activity but without IGF-1 axis stimulation.

Modified peptide fragmentAAs15 (modified)MW~1,815 g/mol6 sources
Growth Hormone

HGH 191AA (Somatropin)

Recombinant 191-amino-acid human growth hormone, structurally identical to pituitary hGH.

Recombinant 191-aa growth hormoneAAs191MW22,124 Da6 sources
GH Secretagogue Peptide

GHRP-6

A synthetic hexapeptide ghrelin/GHS-R agonist that stimulates GH release (with notable appetite stimulation).

Synthetic hexapeptide GH secretagogueAAs6MW873.01 g/mol8 sources
GH Secretagogue Peptide

GHRP-2

A synthetic hexapeptide GH secretagogue (ghrelin mimetic); used clinically in Japan as a GH stimulation test agent.

Synthetic hexapeptide GH secretagogueAAs6MW817.97 g/mol7 sources
GH Secretagogue Peptide

Hexarelin

A synthetic hexapeptide GH secretagogue, a more metabolically stable GHRP-6 analog.

Synthetic hexapeptide GH secretagogueAAs6MW887.04 g/mol8 sources
Secretagogue Peptide

Sermorelin

The 1–29 fragment of GHRH that retains full GH-releasing activity; previously FDA-approved (Geref).

GHRH(1–29) analogAAs29MW3,357.93 g/mol7 sources
Growth Factor Analog Peptide

IGF-1 LR3

A long-acting synthetic analog of IGF-1 with a 13-amino acid N-terminal extension and Arg-3 substitution, designed for dramatically reduced IGFBP binding and extended activity.

Synthetic IGF-1 analogAAs83MW9,117.60 g/mol5 sources
Growth Factor Analog Peptide

IGF-DES (IGF-1 DES[1-3])

An IGF-1 analog truncated at the first three N-terminal residues, with markedly reduced IGFBP binding.

Truncated IGF-1 analog (residues 4–70)AAs67MW≈7,371 g/mol6 sources
Growth Factor Analog Peptide

MGF (Mechano Growth Factor)

The C-terminal Ec peptide of the IGF-1Ec splice variant, expressed in mechanically loaded muscle.

IGF-1 Ec splice-variant C-terminal peptideAAs24MW≈2,867 g/mol (24-aa synthetic form)7 sources
Growth Factor Analog Peptide

PEG-MGF

MGF conjugated to polyethylene glycol to extend its otherwise very short systemic half-life.

PEGylated MGF (extended half-life)AAs24 (peptide core)MWMGF core ≈2,867 g/mol + PEG (variable)6 sources
Growth Factor Modulator

Follistatin-344

The FS-344 isoform of follistatin, a glycoprotein that binds and antagonizes myostatin and activin.

Follistatin isoform (FS-344) glycoproteinAAs344MW≈38–42 kDa (glycosylated)7 sources
Erythropoiesis Glycoprotein

EPO (Erythropoietin)

A recombinant glycoprotein hormone that stimulates red blood cell production; FDA-approved (epoetin alfa).

Recombinant glycoprotein hormoneAAs165MW≈30,400 Da (≈34 kDa glycosylated)7 sources
Cognitive Peptide

Dihexa

An angiotensin IV-derived small molecule that potentiates the HGF/MET system; studied for synaptogenesis.

Angiotensin IV-derived HGF/MET potentiatorAAs2 (modified dipeptide)MW535.72 g/mol5 sources
Neurotrophic Peptide MixtureBlend

Cerebrolysin

A porcine brain-derived mixture of low-molecular-weight neuropeptides and free amino acids with neurotrophic-mimetic activity.

Porcine brain-derived peptide mixtureAAsMixture (not a single species)MWLow-MW peptides <10 kDa + free amino acids6 sources
Neurotrophic Peptide

P21 Peptide

A CNTF (ciliary neurotrophic factor)-derived peptidergic compound studied for BDNF induction and neurogenesis.

CNTF-derived neurotrophic peptideAAsNot well characterized publiclyMWNot well characterized publicly7 sources
Cellular Peptide

Epithalon

A synthetic tetrapeptide analog of the pineal gland extract epithalamin, studied for telomerase activation, antioxidant activity, and longevity effects.

Synthetic tetrapeptideAAs4 (tetrapeptide)MW390.35 g/mol12 sources
Senolytic Peptide

FOXO4-DRI

A D-retro-inverso peptide that disrupts the FOXO4–p53 interaction to selectively trigger apoptosis in senescent cells.

D-retro-inverso FOXO4–p53 interaction peptideAAsD-amino-acid peptide (length not standardized)MWNot well characterized publicly6 sources
Mitochondrial Peptide

Humanin

A 24-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded in the MT-RNR2 gene with cytoprotective signaling activity.

Mitochondrial-derived peptideAAs24MW≈2,687 g/mol7 sources
Mitochondrial Peptide

SS-31 (Elamipretide)

A mitochondria-targeting tetrapeptide that binds cardiolipin on the inner mitochondrial membrane; investigated clinically.

Mitochondria-targeting tetrapeptideAAs4MW639.79 g/mol9 sources
Dermal Compound

GHK-Cu

A naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide that modulates 4,000+ human genes with regenerative, skin-protective, and wound-healing properties.

Copper-peptide complexAAs3 (tripeptide)MW340.38 g/mol (free) / 401.91 g/mol (with Cu)3 sources
Melanocortin Peptide

Melanotan-2

A cyclic lactam heptapeptide melanocortin agonist studied for tanning, sexual function, and appetite suppression via MC1R/MC3R/MC4R activation.

Cyclic lactam heptapeptideAAs7MW1,024.18 g/mol7 sources
Dermal Peptide

Snap-8

A synthetic SNAP-25 mimetic octapeptide that inhibits catecholamine release at the neuromuscular junction, studied for expression line reduction.

Synthetic neuropeptide (SNAP-25 mimetic)AAs8MW1,073.2 g/mol4 sources
Cosmetic Peptide

Matrixyl (Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4)

A palmitoylated pentapeptide (Pal-KTTKS) derived from a procollagen I fragment, studied for topical collagen support.

Palmitoylated pentapeptideAAs5 (palmitoylated)MW802.05 g/mol6 sources
Melanocortin Peptide

PT-141

A cyclic heptapeptide melanocortin agonist — FDA-approved as Vyleesi for hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women.

Cyclic heptapeptideAAs7MW1,025.2 g/mol7 sources
Metabolic Small Molecule

5-Amino-1MQ

A small molecule inhibitor of NNMT (nicotinamide N-methyltransferase) studied for metabolic regulation and adipose tissue browning effects.

Small molecule NNMT inhibitorMW159.21 g/mol (cation) / 286.11 g/mol (iodide salt)8 sources
Circadian Peptide

DSIP

A naturally occurring nonapeptide first isolated from rabbit brain in 1977, studied for sleep regulation, stress response modulation, and circadian rhythm support.

Synthetic nonapeptideAAs9MW848.8 g/mol10 sources
Cellular Peptide

KPV

A synthetic tripeptide from the C-terminal of α-MSH with MCR-independent anti-inflammatory activity and gut-protective properties.

Synthetic tripeptideAAs3MW342.43 g/mol5 sources
Cellular Peptide BlendBlend

GLOW

A regenerative triple-blend combining BPC-157, TB-500, and GHK-Cu for synergistic tissue repair, angiogenesis, and skin regeneration.

Triple regenerative peptide blend
Cellular Peptide BlendBlend

KLOW

GLOW plus KPV — a four-compound regenerative blend adding MCR-independent anti-inflammatory and gut-protective properties.

Quad regenerative + anti-inflammatory peptide blend
Cellular Peptide BlendBlend

Wolverine Stack

A dual-blend of BPC-157 and TB-500 combining complementary regenerative mechanisms: VEGFR2 angiogenesis with actin-mediated cell migration.

Dual regenerative peptide blend
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