The peptides, explained.

DSIP (delta sleep-inducing peptide, emideltide) is a nine-amino-acid peptide, Trp-Ala-Gly-Gly-Asp-Ala-Ser-Gly-Glu, first isolated in 1977…

Synthetic heptapeptide analog of the immunomodulatory peptide tuftsin, studied for anxiolytic and nootropic effects via modulation of GAB…

Semax is a seven-residue peptide built from the ACTH(4-7) fragment with a Pro-Gly-Pro tail added for stability. Removing the first three …

Modified GHRH analog. The DAC (drug-affinity-complex) version contains a maleimide group that covalently binds to circulating albumin, ex…

Selective ghrelin-receptor (GHSR) agonist that stimulates pituitary GH release without significant prolactin or cortisol elevation. Disti…

Synthetic analog of the first 29 amino acids of human growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH 1-44). Stimulates the pituitary to release e…

Synthetic 44-amino-acid analog of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH). Stimulates pituitary release of endogenous growth hormone in a…

BPC-157 is a fifteen-residue synthetic peptide derived from a fragment of body protection compound, a protein found in human gastric juic…

KPV is the three-amino-acid C-terminal tail of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), the fragment that carries the hormone's anti…

TB-500 is the research-market name for synthetic thymosin beta-4 or one of its active fragments. Thymosin beta-4 is a 43-residue peptide …

Tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) derived from the Russian-developed pineal-gland extract epithalamin. Research interest centers on telomera…

Klotho is an anti-aging protein expressed mainly in kidney and brain; its soluble form circulates as a hormone. "Klotho peptide" in the r…

Mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded in the 12S rRNA gene. Activates AMPK signaling and modulates metabolic adaptation. Often described …

Coenzyme central to redox reactions and energy metabolism in every cell. Levels decline with age, which has driven a research interest in…

Macrolide compound that inhibits mTOR (mechanistic target of rapamycin) through the FKBP12-rapamycin complex. mTOR inhibition extends lif…

Mitochondria-targeting tetrapeptide that binds cardiolipin on the inner mitochondrial membrane, stabilizing cristae structure, improving …

Small-molecule inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT); NNMT inhibition raises cellular NAD+ and S-adenosylmethionine levels…

Synthetic 16-amino-acid fragment of human growth hormone (residues 176–191). Selectively retains the lipolytic effect of HGH while reduci…

Synthetic long-acting amylin analog. Activates amylin and calcitonin receptors. Combined with semaglutide as CagriSema, for which Novo No…

Triple agonist of GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors. Eli Lilly's Phase 3 candidate. Four TRIUMPH Phase 3 trials reported between Decembe…

GLP-1 receptor agonist. FDA-approved as Ozempic (T2D), Wegovy (obesity), and Rybelsus (oral T2D).

Dual GLP-1 / GIP receptor agonist. FDA-approved as Mounjaro (T2D) and Zepbound (obesity).

Naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide. Well-documented in dermatology literature for collagen synthesis and wound healing.

Synthetic cyclic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) acting as a non-selective melanocortin-receptor agonist; MC1R act…