Compound Directory
Every peptide, researched.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids studied for goals like fat loss, healing, and healthy aging. Browse all 48 compounds below by category — each profile is a single, comprehensive guide covering what it is, how it works, dosing, benefits, side effects, and the cited research.
Category
Therapeutic
BPC-157
A synthetic pentadecapeptide derived from human gastric juice, studied for its regenerative and protective properties.
View Profile →Sermorelin
A growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) analog that stimulates natural GH production from the pituitary gland.
View Profile →Tesamorelin
An FDA-approved GHRH analog primarily studied for its effects on visceral adipose tissue reduction.
View Profile →PT-141
An FDA-approved melanocortin receptor agonist originally derived from melanotan II, used for hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
View Profile →Ipamorelin
A selective growth hormone secretagogue that stimulates GH release via the ghrelin receptor without significantly affecting cortisol or prolactin.
View Profile →TB-500
A synthetic fragment of thymosin beta-4 researched for tissue repair, wound healing, and anti-inflammatory properties.
View Profile →MOTS-c
A mitochondrial-derived peptide that regulates metabolic homeostasis, insulin sensitivity, and exercise-mimetic effects.
View Profile →CJC-1295
A GHRH analog with extended half-life, often studied with or without Drug Affinity Complex (DAC) for sustained GH release.
View Profile →NAD+
A coenzyme central to cellular energy metabolism and DNA repair, researched as an injectable supplement to restore declining NAD+ levels associated with aging.
View Profile →Epitalon
A synthetic tetrapeptide that activates telomerase, researched for its potential effects on cellular aging and longevity.
View Profile →AOD-9604
A modified fragment of human growth hormone (hGH fragment 176-191) researched for its lipolytic properties.
View Profile →Oxytocin
A naturally occurring neuropeptide hormone involved in social bonding, trust, and reproductive functions, researched for mood and social behavior modulation.
View Profile →SLU-PP-332
A small-molecule ERRα/γ agonist dubbed an 'exercise mimetic,' researched for replicating metabolic benefits of exercise without physical activity.
View Profile →VIP
A 28-amino-acid neuropeptide with broad immunomodulatory, vasodilatory, and neuroprotective properties, researched for inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.
View Profile →SS-31
A mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide that concentrates in the inner mitochondrial membrane, researched for mitochondrial dysfunction and age-related diseases.
View Profile →Thymosin Beta-4
The full-length 43-amino-acid peptide from which TB-500 is derived, researched for wound healing, cardiac repair, and anti-inflammatory effects.
View Profile →MGF
A splice variant of IGF-1 produced in response to mechanical stress, researched for its role in muscle repair, satellite cell activation, and tissue recovery.
View Profile →Hexarelin
A potent hexapeptide growth hormone secretagogue that stimulates GH release through ghrelin receptors, also studied for cardioprotective properties.
View Profile →Tesofensine
A triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor (serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine) originally developed for neurological conditions, now researched for potent appetite suppression and weight loss.
View Profile →Kisspeptin
A neuropeptide that acts as a master regulator of the reproductive hormone axis (HPG axis), researched for fertility, puberty disorders, and sexual function.
View Profile →IGF-1 LR3
A modified form of IGF-1 with an extended half-life and reduced IGF binding protein affinity, researched for enhanced anabolic and growth-promoting effects.
View Profile →ARA-290
An innate repair receptor (IRR) agonist derived from erythropoietin, researched for neuropathic pain, tissue repair, and anti-inflammatory effects without erythropoietic activity.
View Profile →OS-01
A proprietary peptide developed by OneSkin targeting senescent cells in skin, marketed as the first topical senolytic for skin longevity and age reversal.
View Profile →Humanin
A mitochondrial-derived peptide with cytoprotective and anti-apoptotic properties, researched for neuroprotection, metabolic regulation, and age-related disease prevention.
View Profile →Follistatin
An activin-binding glycoprotein that inhibits myostatin and other TGF-β superfamily members, researched for its role in promoting muscle growth and reducing fibrosis.
View Profile →Gonadorelin
A synthetic form of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) used diagnostically and therapeutically to evaluate and maintain pituitary-gonadal axis function.
View Profile →FOXO4-DRI
A D-retro-inverso peptide that disrupts the FOXO4-p53 interaction in senescent cells, inducing targeted apoptosis of senescent cells (senolysis) while sparing healthy cells.
View Profile →GHRP-2
A synthetic hexapeptide growth hormone secretagogue that stimulates GH release via ghrelin receptors, considered the most potent GHRP with some cortisol and prolactin elevation.
View Profile →GHRP-6
A synthetic hexapeptide growth hormone secretagogue known for potent GH release and strong appetite stimulation via ghrelin receptor activation, often used in combination with GHRH analogs.
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Weight Loss & Metabolism
Retatrutide
A triple agonist peptide targeting GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors, under investigation for metabolic conditions.
View Profile →Tirzepatide
A dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and weight management.
View Profile →Semaglutide
An FDA-approved GLP-1 receptor agonist used for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management, delivering significant body weight reductions in clinical trials.
View Profile →Cagrilintide
A long-acting amylin analog under investigation for obesity, often studied in combination with semaglutide (CagriSema) for enhanced weight loss.
View Profile →Liraglutide
An FDA-approved GLP-1 receptor agonist for type 2 diabetes (Victoza) and chronic weight management (Saxenda), a predecessor to semaglutide with daily dosing.
View Profile →Mazdutide
A dual GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist developed by Eli Lilly and Innovent Biologics, under investigation for obesity and type 2 diabetes with promising weight loss results.
View Profile →Survodutide
A dual GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist developed by Boehringer Ingelheim, under investigation for obesity and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).
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Cosmetic & Anti-Aging
GHK-Cu
A naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide with research interest in skin remodeling, wound healing, and hair growth.
View Profile →Melanotan II
A synthetic melanocortin receptor agonist researched for its effects on skin pigmentation and photoprotection.
View Profile →GLOW
A cosmetic peptide blend designed to support skin radiance, elasticity, and collagen production through synergistic peptide signaling.
View Profile →Melanotan I
A synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH) that selectively activates the MC1 receptor to increase eumelanin production, FDA-approved as Scenesse for erythropoietic protoporphyria.
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Cognitive & Neuroprotection
Semax
A synthetic analog of ACTH(4-10) researched for neuroprotective and cognitive-enhancing properties.
View Profile →Selank
A synthetic analog of the immunomodulatory peptide tuftsin, researched for anxiolytic and nootropic effects.
View Profile →Pinealon
A short bioregulatory tripeptide (Glu-Asp-Arg) developed by the Khavinson group, researched for neuroprotective effects and pineal gland function support.
View Profile →Dihexa
A hexapeptide analog of angiotensin IV researched for potent nootropic and synaptogenic effects, reported to be 10 million times more potent than BDNF.
View Profile →Cerebrolysin
A porcine brain-derived peptide preparation containing neurotrophic factors, approved in several countries for stroke, TBI, and dementia treatment.
View Profile →DSIP
A neuropeptide originally isolated from rabbit brain tissue, researched for its effects on sleep architecture, stress response, and pain modulation.
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