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Peptides Encyclopedia

An A–Z reference of the most commonly studied research peptides. Each entry covers the compound's functional class, mechanism of action, and the research contexts in which it is typically investigated. This is for laboratory and educational reference only — not medical advice.

AOD9604

Anti-Obesity Drug 9604

Metabolic

A fragment of human growth hormone (177–191) that mimics the lipolytic effect of hGH without impacting blood glucose or IGF-1 levels. Studied for fat metabolism in animal models.

ARA-290

Cibinetide

Anti-inflammatory

An 11-amino-acid peptide derived from erythropoietin that selectively activates the innate repair receptor (IRR). Researched for tissue repair and neuropathy.

BPC-157

Body Protection Compound-157

Repair

A 15-amino-acid partial sequence of human gastric juice protein BPC. Investigated for tendon, ligament, and gut-barrier healing in animal studies.

Cagrilintide

Amylin analog

Metabolic

A long-acting amylin analogue that slows gastric emptying and promotes satiety. Often researched alongside GLP-1 agonists for synergistic metabolic effects.

CJC-1295

GHRH analogue

Growth hormone

A modified growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) with a DAC (drug affinity complex) that extends half-life. Stimulates pulsatile GH release.

Dihexa

Hepatocyte growth factor mimetic

Cognitive

A small peptide activator of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) with high oral bioavailability. Studied for synaptogenesis and neurorestoration.

Epitalon

Epithalamin

Longevity

A synthetic version of epithalamin that activates telomerase. Investigated for circadian regulation and cellular senescence markers.

GHK-Cu

Glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine + copper

Cosmetic / Repair

A tripeptide-copper complex that modulates collagen synthesis and tissue remodeling. Used in skin and wound-healing research.

GHRP-2

Growth hormone releasing peptide-2

Growth hormone

A synthetic ghrelin mimetic that stimulates GH secretion via the ghrelin receptor. Shorter half-life than GHRP-6 with less appetite stimulation.

Hexarelin

Hexapeptide

Growth hormone

A potent hexapeptide GH secretagogue with strong cardioprotective effects in animal models via CD36 activation.

HGH 191AA

Human growth hormone 191 amino acids

Growth hormone

Recombinant somatropin with the native 191-amino-acid sequence. Reference standard for comparing GH secretagogue efficacy.

Humanin

Mitochondrial-derived peptide

Mitochondrial

A 24-amino-acid mitochondrial peptide that inhibits apoptosis and reduces oxidative stress. Studied for neuroprotection and metabolic regulation.

Ipamorelin

Pentapeptide

Growth hormone

A selective GHRP-receptor agonist that stimulates GH without significantly raising cortisol or prolactin. Preferred for cleaner GH pulses.

Kisspeptin

Kisspeptin-10

Hormonal

A hypothalamic neuropeptide that triggers GnRH secretion via GPR54. Studied for HPG axis activation and reproductive hormone research.

KPV

Lys-Pro-Val

Anti-inflammatory

A tripeptide fragment of alpha-MSH with potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Researched for gut and skin inflammation.

LL-37

Cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide

Anti-inflammatory / Antimicrobial

The only known human cathelicidin, a 37-residue peptide with broad antimicrobial and immunomodulatory activity.

Melanotan II

Afamelanotide analog

Melanocortin

A synthetic melanocortin analog that activates MC1R and MC4R. Used in tanning and sexual-dysfunction research contexts.

MOTS-c

Mitochondrial open reading frame of the 12S rRNA-c

Mitochondrial / Metabolic

A 16-amino-acid mitochondrial peptide that improves insulin sensitivity and metabolic homeostasis through AMPK activation.

NAD+

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide

Mitochondrial

A coenzyme central to cellular redox reactions and sirtuin activation. Declines with age; supplementation studied for metabolic and neurovascular health.

Oxytocin

Oxytocin nonapeptide

Neurotropic / Hormonal

A posterior pituitary neuropeptide involved in social bonding, stress modulation, and smooth-muscle contraction. Investigated for anxiety and reproductive research.

PT-141

Bremelanotide

Melanocortin

A cyclic heptapeptide melanocortin agonist targeting MC4R. Studied for sexual arousal and energy-balance research.

Retatrutide

Triple G receptor agonist

Metabolic

A triple agonist of GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors. Studied for potent glycemic control and weight reduction in metabolic research.

Semaglutide

GLP-1 receptor agonist

Metabolic

A long-acting GLP-1 analog with 94% homology to native GLP-1 and a fatty-acid side chain for albumin binding. Standard reference for incretin research.

Semax

ACTH(4-10) analog

Cognitive

A synthetic ACTH fragment with nootropic and neuroprotective properties. Investigated for BDNF/NGF upregulation and cognitive repair.

Sermorelin

GHRH(1-29)

Growth hormone

The first 29 amino acids of GHRH that stimulates pituitary GH release. Used as a diagnostic and research reference for GH deficiency.

Setmelanotide

MC4R agonist

Melanocortin

A potent MC4R-selective agonist studied for genetic obesity and energy-homeostasis disorders.

Selank

Tuftsin analog

Cognitive

A synthetic tuftsin derivative with anxiolytic and nootropic effects. Researched for modulation of enkephalinase and immune response.

TB-500

Thymosin Beta-4 fragment

Repair

The active 43-amino-acid fragment of thymosin beta-4. Promotes actin polymerization, cell migration, and wound healing in research models.

Tesamorelin

GHRH analog

Growth hormone

A synthetic GHRH analog that preferentially reduces visceral adiposity. Used in HIV-associated lipodystrophy and metabolic research.

Thymalin

Thymus-derived peptide

Immune / Anti-inflammatory

A thymic peptide complex that regulates T-cell maturation and immune homeostasis. Studied for immunosenescence.

Thymosin Alpha-1

Thymalfasin

Immune / Anti-inflammatory

A 28-amino-acid thymic peptide that modulates immune response via Toll-like receptors. Researched for immune restoration and viral response.

Tirzepatide

Dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist

Metabolic

A dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and GLP-1 receptor agonist. Studied for superior glycemic control and weight reduction.

VIP

Vasoactive intestinal peptide

Neurotropic / Immune

A 28-amino-acid neuropeptide with potent vasodilatory, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties. Researched for mast-cell and neuroprotection studies.

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