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5-Amino-1MQ
A non-peptide compound investigated for changing how cells process nutrients.
A non-peptide compound investigated for changing how cells process nutrients.
ABP-7
A name used in a submitted nomination for a short thymosin beta-4 fragment, rather than the full-length protein.
A name used in a submitted nomination for a short thymosin beta-4 fragment, rather than the full-length protein.
ACE-031
An experimental protein designed to intercept signals that normally limit muscle growth.
An experimental protein designed to intercept signals that normally limit muscle growth.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 (Argireline)
A cosmetic peptide investigated in skin products for the appearance of expression lines.
A cosmetic peptide investigated in skin products for the appearance of expression lines.
Adamax
A name used for a marketed ACTH-related peptide analogue; exact structural claims need their own documentation.
A name used for a marketed ACTH-related peptide analogue; exact structural claims need their own documentation.
Adipotide (FTPP)
An experimental peptide-based compound designed to target blood vessels supplying fat tissue.
An experimental peptide-based compound designed to target blood vessels supplying fat tissue.
AHK-Cu
A copper-binding peptide investigated in hair-follicle and cell experiments.
A copper-binding peptide investigated in hair-follicle and cell experiments.
AICAR
A non-peptide research compound investigated in pathways that help cells sense available energy.
A non-peptide research compound investigated in pathways that help cells sense available energy.
AOD-9604
Modified growth-hormone fragment research
A research peptide developed from part of growth hormone and investigated in obesity research.
ARA-290
An experimental erythropoietin-derived peptide investigated for nerve symptoms and tissue protection.
An experimental erythropoietin-derived peptide investigated for nerve symptoms and tissue protection.
B7-33
A simplified relaxin-related peptide investigated for tissue scarring and heart injury.
A simplified relaxin-related peptide investigated for tissue scarring and heart injury.
BPC-157
Research profile
A research peptide investigated in tissue-healing experiments, including rat tendon studies.
Bronchogen
A short peptide investigated in molecular experiments; its name should not be read as proof of a lung benefit.
A short peptide investigated in molecular experiments; its name should not be read as proof of a lung benefit.
Cardiogen
A short experimental peptide studied in protein-binding and cell experiments; its name does not establish a heart benefit.
A short experimental peptide studied in protein-binding and cell experiments; its name does not establish a heart benefit.
Cartalax
A short peptide also spelled Kartalax, discussed in research on ageing cells and cartilage biology.
A short peptide also spelled Kartalax, discussed in research on ageing cells and cartilage biology.
Chonluten
A short peptide investigated for effects on inflammatory signaling in cells.
A short peptide investigated for effects on inflammatory signaling in cells.
CJC-1295
Research profile
A long-acting research compound studied for changes in growth-related hormones.
CJC-1295 & GHRP-2 Blend
A combination overview for CJC-1295 & GHRP-2 Blend.
A combination overview for CJC-1295 & GHRP-2 Blend.
CJC-1295 & GHRP-6 Blend
A combination overview for CJC-1295 & GHRP-6 Blend.
A combination overview for CJC-1295 & GHRP-6 Blend.
CJC-1295 & Ipamorelin Blend
A combination overview for CJC-1295 & Ipamorelin Blend.
A combination overview for CJC-1295 & Ipamorelin Blend.
Cortagen
A synthetic peptide investigated in experimental brain-injury settings.
A synthetic peptide investigated in experimental brain-injury settings.
Crystagen
A short peptide investigated in immune-cell and ageing research.
A short peptide investigated in immune-cell and ageing research.
Decapeptide-12
A cosmetic peptide studied in multi-ingredient products for uneven pigmentation.
A cosmetic peptide studied in multi-ingredient products for uneven pigmentation.
DSIP
An experimental peptide whose name refers to early sleep research, not a guarantee of better sleep.
An experimental peptide whose name refers to early sleep research, not a guarantee of better sleep.
Epithalon
A short experimental peptide studied in ageing-related laboratory and animal work.
A short experimental peptide studied in ageing-related laboratory and animal work.
Follistatin-344
A follistatin-related research label often discussed in connection with muscle-growth signaling.
A follistatin-related research label often discussed in connection with muscle-growth signaling.
FOXO4-DRI
An experimental peptide investigated for interactions involving proteins that help some senescent cells survive.
An experimental peptide investigated for interactions involving proteins that help some senescent cells survive.
Fragment 176-191
A growth-hormone fragment name used in research; it should not be treated as identical to every modified fragment product.
A growth-hormone fragment name used in research; it should not be treated as identical to every modified fragment product.
Fragment 176-191 & CJC-1295 & Ipamorelin Blend
A combination overview for Fragment 176-191 & CJC-1295 & Ipamorelin Blend.
A combination overview for Fragment 176-191 & CJC-1295 & Ipamorelin Blend.
Fragment 176-191 / Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin blend
A combination overview for Fragment 176-191 / Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin blend.
A combination overview for Fragment 176-191 / Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin blend.
GHK and GHK-Cu
Copper-peptide research
A copper-linked peptide investigated in connective-tissue research. Skin preparations and injections need separate evidence.
GHK-Cu & KPV Blend
A combination overview for GHK-Cu & KPV Blend.
A combination overview for GHK-Cu & KPV Blend.
GHRP-2
A growth-hormone-releasing peptide investigated in endocrine and tissue-repair research.
A growth-hormone-releasing peptide investigated in endocrine and tissue-repair research.
GHRP-6
A growth-hormone-releasing peptide also investigated in experimental injury models.
A growth-hormone-releasing peptide also investigated in experimental injury models.
GLOW (GHK-Cu / BPC-157 / TB-500)
Ingredient-combination overview; no single established combination mechanism.
A combination overview for GHK-Cu, BPC-157 and TB-500, including the distinction between a fixed blend and a separately supplied stack.
GLP 2 (TZ) (supplier code; identity unresolved)
Related compound / unresolved label
Added to the encyclopedia topic list. Research and safety summary pending.
GLP 3 (RT) (supplier code; identity unresolved)
Related compound / unresolved label
Added to the encyclopedia topic list. Research and safety summary pending.
GLP-2 (supplier code; identity unresolved)
Related compound / unresolved label
Added to the encyclopedia topic list. Research and safety summary pending.
GLP-3 (supplier code; identity unresolved)
Related compound / unresolved label
Added to the encyclopedia topic list. Research and safety summary pending.
Glutathione
A naturally occurring antioxidant tripeptide studied in oral supplementation and other preparations.
A naturally occurring antioxidant tripeptide studied in oral supplementation and other preparations.
Gonadorelin (GnRH)
A GnRH preparation used in reproductive-hormone testing and studied in clinical endocrine settings.
A GnRH preparation used in reproductive-hormone testing and studied in clinical endocrine settings.
Hexarelin
A growth-hormone secretagogue studied in experimental tissue-injury settings.
A growth-hormone secretagogue studied in experimental tissue-injury settings.
Humanin
A mitochondria-associated peptide investigated for cell-protection mechanisms.
A mitochondria-associated peptide investigated for cell-protection mechanisms.
IGF-1 LR3
A modified IGF-1 research analogue whose actions cannot be assumed identical to standard IGF-1 products.
A modified IGF-1 research analogue whose actions cannot be assumed identical to standard IGF-1 products.
Illumineuro “Einstein” Peptide Blend (Semax, Selank, Pinealon, PE-22-28)
A combination overview for Illumineuro “Einstein” Peptide Blend (Semax, Selank, Pinealon, PE-22-28).
A combination overview for Illumineuro “Einstein” Peptide Blend (Semax, Selank, Pinealon, PE-22-28).
Ipamorelin
Ghrelin-receptor agonist
A research compound that acts on a hormone receptor. A human study examined bowel recovery after surgery, a different question from athletic recovery.
Kisspeptin
A family of related signaling peptides involved in reproductive-hormone regulation.
A family of related signaling peptides involved in reproductive-hormone regulation.
Kisspeptin-10
A short kisspeptin fragment investigated for its ability to stimulate reproductive-hormone signaling.
A short kisspeptin fragment investigated for its ability to stimulate reproductive-hormone signaling.
KLOW (GHK-Cu / BPC-157 / TB-500 / KPV)
Advertised four-component combination; ingredient research is separate from combination evidence.
A marketed combination of GHK-Cu, BPC-157, TB-500 and KPV. Proportions are product-specific; the blend needs its own evidence.
KPV
Research peptide
A three-amino-acid peptide studied in laboratory and mouse models of intestinal inflammation.
Lipopeptide
A compound class: a short peptide linked to a fatty chemical chain, rather than one specific ingredient.
A compound class: a short peptide linked to a fatty chemical chain, rather than one specific ingredient.
Liraglutide
GLP-1 receptor agonist
A GLP-1 receptor agonist with a product-specific clinical and regulatory record.
Livagen
A short experimental peptide investigated in cell and chromosome research.
A short experimental peptide investigated in cell and chromosome research.
LL-37
A human antimicrobial peptide with complex immune and tissue effects.
A human antimicrobial peptide with complex immune and tissue effects.
Matrixyl
A cosmetic trade-name family rather than a guarantee of one standardized peptide formulation.
A cosmetic trade-name family rather than a guarantee of one standardized peptide formulation.
Melanotan I / afamelanotide
A melanocortin-related peptide name associated with afamelanotide; the precise medicinal product matters.
Afamelanotide has an approved implant for a rare light-sensitivity condition. Approval is specific to the product and use.
Melanotan-2
An experimental melanocortin analogue promoted for tanning, with reported pigment-related adverse effects.
An experimental melanocortin analogue promoted for tanning, with reported pigment-related adverse effects.
MGF
Mechano-growth-factor research includes a short fragment associated with an IGF-1 gene-splicing variant.
Mechano-growth-factor research includes a short fragment associated with an IGF-1 gene-splicing variant.
MGF IGF-1 EC
IGF-1 Ec names a gene-splicing variant associated with MGF; it should be distinguished from a short synthetic E-domain fragment.
IGF-1 Ec names a gene-splicing variant associated with MGF; it should be distinguished from a short synthetic E-domain fragment.
Mod GRF 1-29 & GHRP-2 Blend
A combination overview for Mod GRF 1-29 & GHRP-2 Blend.
A combination overview for Mod GRF 1-29 & GHRP-2 Blend.
Mod GRF 1-29 & GHRP-6 Blend
A combination overview for Mod GRF 1-29 & GHRP-6 Blend.
A combination overview for Mod GRF 1-29 & GHRP-6 Blend.
Mod GRF 1-29 (CJC without DAC)
A modified growth-hormone-releasing factor name that needs to be distinguished from DAC-containing CJC-1295.
A modified growth-hormone-releasing factor name that needs to be distinguished from DAC-containing CJC-1295.
Mod GRF 1-29 / hexarelin blend
A combination overview for Mod GRF 1-29 / hexarelin blend.
A combination overview for Mod GRF 1-29 / hexarelin blend.
Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin / GHRP-2 blend
A combination overview for Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin / GHRP-2 blend.
A combination overview for Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin / GHRP-2 blend.
Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin blend
A combination overview for Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin blend.
A combination overview for Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin blend.
MOTS-c
Mitochondrial-derived peptide research
A peptide investigated in metabolism research. Experiments in cells and animals do not establish the effects of taking it as a human treatment.
N-Acetyl Epithalon
A related-compound entry for N-Acetyl Epithalon; the exact modification matters.
A related-compound entry for N-Acetyl Epithalon; the exact modification matters.
N-Acetyl Selank
A related-compound entry for N-Acetyl Selank; the exact modification matters.
A related-compound entry for N-Acetyl Selank; the exact modification matters.
N-Acetyl Semax
A related-compound entry for N-Acetyl Semax; the exact modification matters.
A related-compound entry for N-Acetyl Semax; the exact modification matters.
NAD+
A non-peptide coenzyme important in cell metabolism; NAD+, NR and NMN are different compounds.
A non-peptide coenzyme important in cell metabolism; NAD+, NR and NMN are different compounds.
NAD+ / MOTS-C / 5-Amino-1MQ “Mitoprime” Blend
A combination overview for NAD+ / MOTS-C / 5-Amino-1MQ “Mitoprime” Blend.
A combination overview for NAD+ / MOTS-C / 5-Amino-1MQ “Mitoprime” Blend.
Nonapeptide-1
A cosmetic peptide investigated in pigment-related formulations.
A cosmetic peptide investigated in pigment-related formulations.
Ovagen
A short peptide identified as Glu-Asp-Leu in a computational study of possible delivery carriers.
A short peptide identified as Glu-Asp-Leu in a computational study of possible delivery carriers.
Oxytocin
A natural hormone with medical uses, also studied through the nose for social and behavioral conditions.
A hormone used in approved obstetric medicines. Research into nasal oxytocin for social or behavioral purposes is a separate question.
P21
Encyclopedia topic
Added to the encyclopedia topic list. Research and safety summary pending.
Pal-AHK
A related-compound entry for Pal-AHK; the exact modification matters.
A related-compound entry for Pal-AHK; the exact modification matters.
Pal-GHK
A palmitoylated GHK-related cosmetic ingredient, distinct from copper-bound GHK-Cu.
A palmitoylated GHK-related cosmetic ingredient, distinct from copper-bound GHK-Cu.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
A cosmetic peptide investigated as one ingredient in topical formulations.
A cosmetic peptide investigated as one ingredient in topical formulations.
Pancragen
A short experimental peptide investigated in pancreatic and glucose-regulation research.
A short experimental peptide investigated in pancreatic and glucose-regulation research.
PE-22-28
An experimental shortened spadin-related peptide investigated in nerve-signaling and mood models.
An experimental shortened spadin-related peptide investigated in nerve-signaling and mood models.
PEG-MGF
A pegylated mechano-growth-factor research preparation; PEG modification makes it distinct from an unmodified MGF fragment.
A pegylated mechano-growth-factor research preparation; PEG modification makes it distinct from an unmodified MGF fragment.
Pentapeptide-18 (Leuphasyl)
A cosmetic pentapeptide investigated in skin-ageing research.
A cosmetic pentapeptide investigated in skin-ageing research.
Pinealon
A short peptide investigated in ageing-related brain and stress models.
A short peptide investigated in ageing-related brain and stress models.
PNC-27
An experimental peptide investigated for interactions with cancer-cell membranes.
An experimental peptide investigated for interactions with cancer-cell membranes.
Prostamax
A peptide bioregulator label investigated in molecular and cell-culture work.
A peptide bioregulator label investigated in molecular and cell-culture work.
PT-141
Bremelanotide, commonly called PT-141, has a prescription-product use for a specific form of low sexual desire.
Bremelanotide, commonly called PT-141, has a prescription-product use for a specific form of low sexual desire.
PT-141 / Oxytocin
A combination overview for PT-141 / Oxytocin.
A combination overview for PT-141 / Oxytocin.
PTD-DBM
An experimental peptide designed to interfere with a protein interaction involved in Wnt signaling.
An experimental peptide designed to interfere with a protein interaction involved in Wnt signaling.
Retatrutide
GIP + GLP-1 + glucagon receptor agonist
An investigational medicine studied for obesity and related conditions. Published trial results do not make an online product equivalent to the study drug.
Selank
A tuftsin-related experimental peptide investigated in nervous-system and stress research.
A tuftsin-related experimental peptide investigated in nervous-system and stress research.
Selank (N-Acetyl Amidate)
A related-compound entry for Selank (N-Acetyl Amidate); the exact modification matters.
A related-compound entry for Selank (N-Acetyl Amidate); the exact modification matters.
Semaglutide
GLP-1 receptor agonist
A GLP-1 receptor agonist with product-specific clinical evidence and prescribing information.
Semax
An ACTH-fragment-related experimental peptide investigated in neurological-injury models.
An ACTH-fragment-related experimental peptide investigated in neurological-injury models.
Semax & Selank Blend (N-Acetyl Amidate)
A combination overview for Semax & Selank Blend (N-Acetyl Amidate).
A combination overview for Semax & Selank Blend (N-Acetyl Amidate).
Semax (N-Acetyl Amidate)
A related-compound entry for Semax (N-Acetyl Amidate); the exact modification matters.
A related-compound entry for Semax (N-Acetyl Amidate); the exact modification matters.
Semax / Selank
A combination overview for Semax / Selank.
A combination overview for Semax / Selank.
Sermorelin
A growth-hormone-releasing hormone fragment studied for stimulating pituitary growth hormone release.
A growth-hormone-releasing hormone fragment studied for stimulating pituitary growth hormone release.
Sermorelin & GHRP-2 Blend
A combination overview for Sermorelin & GHRP-2 Blend.
A combination overview for Sermorelin & GHRP-2 Blend.
Sermorelin & GHRP-6 & GHRP-2 Blend
A combination overview for Sermorelin & GHRP-6 & GHRP-2 Blend.
A combination overview for Sermorelin & GHRP-6 & GHRP-2 Blend.
Sermorelin & GHRP-6 Blend
A combination overview for Sermorelin & GHRP-6 Blend.
A combination overview for Sermorelin & GHRP-6 Blend.
Sermorelin & Ipamorelin Blend
A combination overview for Sermorelin & Ipamorelin Blend.
A combination overview for Sermorelin & Ipamorelin Blend.
SNAP-8
A cosmetic peptide ingredient studied in skin products, including multi-ingredient microneedle patches.
A cosmetic peptide ingredient studied in skin products, including multi-ingredient microneedle patches.
SS-31
Elamipretide, also known as SS-31, has a narrow prescription-product use in Barth syndrome.
Elamipretide, also known as SS-31, has a narrow prescription-product use in Barth syndrome.
Syn-AKE
A synthetic cosmetic peptide studied using molecular predictions and cell-based tests.
A synthetic cosmetic peptide studied using molecular predictions and cell-based tests.
Syn-Coll (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5)
A cosmetic peptide ingredient studied in multi-ingredient skin formulations.
A cosmetic peptide ingredient studied in multi-ingredient skin formulations.
TB-500
Thymosin beta-4 fragment context
A name requiring careful identification: evidence for full-length thymosin beta-4 should not automatically be applied to a fragment.
TB-500 & BPC-157 & KPV “Coremend” Blend
A combination overview for TB-500 & BPC-157 & KPV “Coremend” Blend.
A combination overview for TB-500 & BPC-157 & KPV “Coremend” Blend.
Tesamorelin
Growth hormone-releasing factor analog
A prescription ingredient used for a specific pattern of excess abdominal fat in adults living with HIV. It is not a general weight-loss medicine.
Tesamorelin / ipamorelin blend
Two-ingredient combination
A combination of tesamorelin and ipamorelin. Evidence for either ingredient alone does not establish the effects of the blend.
Tesamorelin / Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin blend
A combination overview for Tesamorelin / Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin blend.
A combination overview for Tesamorelin / Mod GRF 1-29 / ipamorelin blend.
Testagen
A short peptide studied in cell-entry and DNA-interaction experiments.
A short peptide studied in cell-entry and DNA-interaction experiments.
Thymagen
A historical spelling found in thymus-related peptide research; the preparation needs identification before claims can be compared.
A historical spelling found in thymus-related peptide research; the preparation needs identification before claims can be compared.
Thymalin
A thymus-derived peptide mixture rather than one interchangeable synthetic peptide.
A thymus-derived peptide mixture rather than one interchangeable synthetic peptide.
Thymosin Alpha-1
An immune-modulating peptide investigated in several disease settings; results depend on the condition.
An immune-modulating peptide investigated in several disease settings; results depend on the condition.
Tirzepatide
GIP + GLP-1 receptor agonist
A dual-receptor peptide medicine, described through its Mounjaro prescribing information.
TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone)
TRH is a small hormone that signals the pituitary to release thyroid-stimulating hormone and prolactin.
TRH is a small hormone that signals the pituitary to release thyroid-stimulating hormone and prolactin.
Tripeptide-29
A three-amino-acid ingredient name found in cosmetic and collagen-related discussions.
A three-amino-acid ingredient name found in cosmetic and collagen-related discussions.
Triptorelin
A GnRH agonist used in prescription products that alter reproductive-hormone signaling.
A GnRH agonist used in prescription products that alter reproductive-hormone signaling.
Vesilut
A short peptide name identified as Glu-Asp (ED) in a published peptide-transport review.
A short peptide name identified as Glu-Asp (ED) in a published peptide-transport review.
Vesugen
A short peptide investigated in ageing-related vascular-cell research.
A short peptide investigated in ageing-related vascular-cell research.
Vialox (Pentapeptide-3V)
A cosmetic pentapeptide name investigated in laboratory skin-ageing research.
A cosmetic pentapeptide name investigated in laboratory skin-ageing research.
Vilon
A short Lys-Glu peptide investigated in cell-ageing and gene-expression work.
A short Lys-Glu peptide investigated in cell-ageing and gene-expression work.
VIP
Vasoactive intestinal peptide is a signaling peptide; aviptadil is a synthetic form studied in specific clinical settings.
Vasoactive intestinal peptide is a signaling peptide; aviptadil is a synthetic form studied in specific clinical settings.
Wolverine (BPC-157 / TB-500)
Ingredient-combination overview; no single established combination mechanism.
A combination overview for BPC-157 and TB-500, including the distinction between a fixed blend and a separately supplied stack.
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