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Research-Grade peptide Products

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A placeholder brand category for peptides distributed for laboratory and research use only — typically lyophilized powders from synthesis labs without FDA approval for human use. Most BPC-157, TB-500, and experimental peptides fall into this category.

Research-Grade Products (47)

5-Amino-1MQ
mitochondrial

5-Amino-1MQ

Research-Grade

A small-molecule NNMT inhibitor (technically not a peptide) grouped with peptides in fat-loss contexts, investigated in preclinical obesity and muscle-aging models.

Adipotide (FTPP)
growth factor

Adipotide (FTPP)

Research-Grade

An experimental chimeric peptide that targets prohibitin on adipose vasculature, inducing apoptosis of blood vessels feeding white fat tissue. Studied in obese primates with dramatic fat reduction but no human trials to date.

Amlexanox
immune modulator

Amlexanox

Research-Grade

A small-molecule anti-inflammatory agent repurposed for metabolic research, studied as an IKKε/TBK1 inhibitor that may reverse obesity-associated insulin resistance.

Angiotensin-(1-7)
healing body-protection

Angiotensin-(1-7)

Research-Grade

A counter-regulatory heptapeptide of the renin-angiotensin system that opposes the vasoconstrictive and pro-inflammatory effects of angiotensin II through the Mas receptor, with cardioprotective, anti-fibrotic, and anti-inflammatory properties.

AOD-9604
growth hormone-secretagogue

AOD-9604

Research-Grade

A 16-amino-acid fragment of the C-terminus of human growth hormone (residues 176–191), marketed for fat-loss lipolytic activity but weak in controlled human trials.

AU TGA: listed cosmetic ingredient
BPC-157
healing body-protection

BPC-157

Research-Grade

A 15-amino-acid peptide fragment derived from gastric juice protein BPC, studied extensively in animal models for tissue healing and gut integrity.

CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin
growth hormone-secretagogue

CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin

Research-Grade

The most widely used GHRH + GHRP stack — CJC-1295 extends GHRH half-life while Ipamorelin selectively amplifies GH pulses without disturbing cortisol or prolactin.

CJC-1295 (no-DAC) 2–5 mg/vial; Ipamorelin 2–5 mg/vial
CJC-1295 No DAC (Mod GRF 1-29)
growth hormone-secretagogue

CJC-1295 No DAC (Mod GRF 1-29)

Research-Grade

A modified GHRH (1-29) analog without the Drug Affinity Complex — produces discrete, pulsatile GH release with a ~30-minute half-life, closely mimicking endogenous GH secretion patterns.

Dihexa
cognitive nootropic

Dihexa

Research-Grade

A hexapeptide analog of angiotensin IV that crosses the blood-brain barrier and promotes synaptogenesis via hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) signaling — studied for cognitive enhancement and neurodegenerative disease.

DSIP (Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide)
sleep peptide

DSIP (Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide)

Research-Grade

A 9-amino-acid neuropeptide isolated from the rabbit brain, investigated for delta-wave sleep promotion and stress-axis modulation.

Epitalon
longevity bioregulator

Epitalon

Research-Grade

A synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) modeled on pineal extract Epithalamin — studied by Russian researchers for telomerase, circadian, and longevity endpoints.

Epithalon (Epitalon Variant)
anti aging-telomere

Epithalon (Epitalon Variant)

Research-Grade

Alternate naming and formulation of the tetrapeptide Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly (AEDG), sometimes sold distinctly from Epitalon — same active sequence targeting telomerase activation.

Follistatin-344
growth factor

Follistatin-344

Research-Grade

A 344-amino-acid glycoprotein that antagonizes myostatin and activin A — the primary endogenous brake on skeletal muscle growth — studied for muscle wasting and gene therapy applications.

FOXO4-DRI
senolytic

FOXO4-DRI

Research-Grade

A D-retro-inverso peptide that disrupts FOXO4-p53 interactions in senescent cells, triggering selective apoptosis. The first peptide-based senolytic — published in Cell (2017) with striking mouse healthspan data.

GHK (Glycyl-Histidyl-Lysine)
cosmetic copper

GHK (Glycyl-Histidyl-Lysine)

Research-Grade

The base copper-binding tripeptide (Gly-His-Lys) found in human plasma and tissues — a precursor to GHK-Cu with intrinsic bioactivity in wound healing, gene modulation, and anti-inflammatory signaling.

GHRP-2
growth hormone-secretagogue

GHRP-2

Research-Grade

An early-generation growth-hormone-releasing peptide with potent GHSR agonism but notable prolactin elevation compared to the later selective agent Ipamorelin.

GHRP-6
growth hormone-secretagogue

GHRP-6

Research-Grade

The first-generation growth-hormone-releasing peptide, notable for inducing strong hunger through ghrelin-receptor activation alongside GH release.

GPE (Glycine-Proline-Glutamate)
cognitive nootropic

GPE (Glycine-Proline-Glutamate)

Research-Grade

A naturally occurring tripeptide cleaved from the N-terminus of IGF-1 in the brain, studied as a neuroprotective agent in stroke and neurodegeneration models.

Hexarelin
growth hormone-secretagogue

Hexarelin

Research-Grade

A potent GHRP with documented cardioprotective effects in ischemic animal models, distinct from other GHRPs in its non-GH receptor activity.

HGH Fragment 176-191
growth hormone-secretagogue

HGH Fragment 176-191

Research-Grade

A modified fragment of human growth hormone (amino acids 176-191) that retains GH's lipolytic activity without its growth-promoting or diabetogenic effects. The most targeted fat-loss peptide in research use.

Humanin
mitochondrial

Humanin

Research-Grade

A 24-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived peptide (MDP) with cytoprotective, anti-apoptotic, and neuroprotective activity. Encoded within the mitochondrial genome, humanin represents a new class of retrograde signaling molecules.

Ibutamoren (MK-677)
growth hormone-secretagogue

Ibutamoren (MK-677)

Research-Grade

An oral, non-peptide growth hormone secretagogue that mimics ghrelin at the GHSR-1a receptor — produces sustained GH and IGF-1 elevation without injections. Extensively studied in human trials.

IGF-1 LR3
growth factor

IGF-1 LR3

Research-Grade

A long-acting analog of insulin-like growth factor 1 with substitutions that reduce IGF-binding-protein affinity, extending half-life and increasing free IGF-1 activity.

Ipamorelin
growth hormone-secretagogue

Ipamorelin

Research-Grade

The most selective GHRP (growth-hormone-releasing peptide) — amplifies GH pulses via ghrelin/GHSR receptor without meaningful cortisol, prolactin, or aldosterone crosstalk.

Kisspeptin-10
research only

Kisspeptin-10

Research-Grade

A 10-amino-acid fragment of the endogenous kisspeptin neuropeptide that activates GnRH neurons — the master switch of the reproductive hormone axis — studied for infertility, metabolic health, and diagnostic endocrinology.

KPV
immune modulator

KPV

Research-Grade

A C-terminal tripeptide fragment of alpha-MSH with potent anti-inflammatory activity, studied for its role in modulating NF-κB signaling without melanogenic effects.

LL-37
immune modulator

LL-37

Research-Grade

A 37-amino-acid human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide with broad-spectrum activity against bacteria, fungi, and biofilms, plus immunomodulatory and wound-healing properties.

Melanotan II
melanocortin

Melanotan II

Research-Grade

A synthetic analog of α-MSH that binds melanocortin receptors, inducing melanogenesis (tanning) along with libido and appetite-suppression effects. Pre-PT-141 ancestor molecule.

MGF (Mechano Growth Factor)
growth factor

MGF (Mechano Growth Factor)

Research-Grade

A splice variant of IGF-1 produced locally in damaged muscle tissue, studied for its role in satellite cell activation and skeletal muscle repair.

MOTS-c
mitochondrial

MOTS-c

Research-Grade

A 16-amino-acid peptide encoded in the mitochondrial 12S rRNA — investigated as a metabolic regulator of AMPK signaling and insulin sensitivity.

NA-Selank Amidate
cognitive nootropic

NA-Selank Amidate

Research-Grade

An N-acetylated, amidated analog of Selank with improved metabolic stability and enhanced CNS bioavailability — studied for anxiolytic and nootropic effects.

Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN)
immune modulator

Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN)

Research-Grade

An off-label, ultra-low-dose application of the opioid antagonist naltrexone that paradoxically upregulates endogenous endorphin and enkephalin production, widely explored for autoimmune modulation and chronic inflammation.

Oxytocin
nasal peptide

Oxytocin

Research-Grade

A nine-amino-acid neuropeptide produced in the hypothalamus. The 'bonding hormone' has well-established roles in labor, lactation, and social cognition, with emerging research in autism, PTSD, and metabolic regulation.

Palmitoyl-GHK (Pal-GHK)
cosmetic copper

Palmitoyl-GHK (Pal-GHK)

Research-Grade

A lipidated derivative of the copper-binding tripeptide GHK, designed for enhanced skin penetration in topical anti-aging formulations.

PEG-MGF
growth factor

PEG-MGF

Research-Grade

PEGylated Mechano Growth Factor — a splice variant of IGF-1 modified with polyethylene glycol for extended half-life. Studied for its role in muscle satellite cell activation and tissue repair.

PEGylated BPC-157
healing body-protection

PEGylated BPC-157

Research-Grade

A polyethylene glycol-conjugated variant of BPC-157 engineered for extended half-life and reduced injection frequency while retaining the parent peptide's tissue-healing properties.

Selank
cognitive nootropic

Selank

Research-Grade

A synthetic heptapeptide analog of tuftsin, developed at the Russian Institute of Molecular Genetics as an anxiolytic nootropic administered intranasally.

Semax
cognitive nootropic

Semax

Research-Grade

A synthetic heptapeptide fragment of ACTH (4-10) developed in Russia as a cognitive enhancer, used clinically there for stroke recovery and anxiety.

Sermorelin
growth hormone-secretagogue

Sermorelin

Research-Grade

The first synthetic GHRH analog approved for clinical use — GHRH (1-29) NH₂, the minimum active sequence. Shorter-acting than tesamorelin or CJC-1295.

Previously FDA-approved (Geref, discontinued)Available via compounding in US
SS-31 (Elamipretide)
mitochondrial

SS-31 (Elamipretide)

Research-Grade

A cell-permeable tetrapeptide that targets the inner mitochondrial membrane, stabilizing cardiolipin and improving electron transport chain efficiency — in late-stage clinical trials for mitochondrial and cardiac diseases.

Tat-Beclin 1
longevity bioregulator

Tat-Beclin 1

Research-Grade

A cell-permeable autophagy-inducing peptide derived from a key region of the Beclin 1 protein fused to the HIV-1 Tat transduction domain, engineered to potently activate cellular self-cleaning pathways.

TB-500 (Thymosin β4 Fragment)
healing body-protection

TB-500 (Thymosin β4 Fragment)

Research-Grade

Synthetic fragment of Thymosin β4 investigated for actin-binding, cell migration, and tissue repair across muscle, cornea, and cardiac models.

Thymalin
thymic

Thymalin

Research-Grade

A thymic peptide bioregulator developed by the St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology, studied in Russian clinical cohorts for immune reconstitution and longevity.

Thymosin Beta-15
thymic

Thymosin Beta-15

Research-Grade

A lesser-studied member of the beta-thymosin family with documented angiogenic and tumor-associated properties, investigated as both a cancer biomarker and a potential modulator of vascular growth.

Thymosin Beta-4
healing body-protection

Thymosin Beta-4

Research-Grade

A 43-amino acid peptide and the primary intracellular G-actin sequestering protein. TB-500 is a synthetic fragment of Thymosin Beta-4's active site — this is the full-length parent molecule with broader tissue repair and anti-inflammatory evidence.

Thymulin
thymic

Thymulin

Research-Grade

A zinc-dependent nonapeptide hormone naturally secreted by thymic epithelial cells, studied for its role in T-cell maturation and immune system regulation.

VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide)
immune modulator

VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide)

Research-Grade

A 28-amino-acid neuropeptide with broad immunomodulatory, vasodilatory, and neuroprotective activity. Studied in CIRS (chronic inflammatory response syndrome), pulmonary hypertension, and gut motility disorders.

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