Peptides
Here is what each compound does and what it is used or studied for.
| Compound | What it does | Main use or research focus |
|---|---|---|
| GLP-2T: Tirzepatide | Activates GLP-1 and GIP receptors, reducing appetite, increasing fullness, and improving blood-sugar regulation. | Weight loss and type 2 diabetes. Tirzepatide is the active ingredient in Zepbound and Mounjaro. “GLP-2T” is the seller’s label. Prescribing information |
| GLP-3R: Retatrutide | Activates GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors, combining appetite regulation with additional effects on energy metabolism. | Weight loss, with research also examining liver fat, sleep apnea, and obesity-related knee pain. Lilly trial results |
| Tesamorelin | Stimulates the pituitary to release growth hormone, increasing downstream IGF-1 activity. | Visceral abdominal fat, meaning fat surrounding internal organs. Its established medical use is excess abdominal fat in adults with HIV-associated lipodystrophy. Clinical research |
| AOD-9604 | A modified fragment of growth hormone developed to investigate effects on fat breakdown and fat storage. | Fat-metabolism and weight-loss research. Its intended target is fat metabolism rather than appetite. |
| 5-Amino-1MQ | Inhibits NNMT, an enzyme involved in nicotinamide metabolism and cellular methylation. | Research into body fat, metabolic function, and energy expenditure. It is a small molecule. |
| MOTS-C | A mitochondria-derived peptide involved in cellular responses to metabolic stress, including AMPK-related signaling. | Insulin sensitivity, glucose use, exercise capacity, and metabolic adaptation. |
| AICAR | Is converted inside cells into an AMP-like molecule that activates AMPK, a cellular energy sensor. | Glucose uptake, fatty-acid oxidation, and endurance-related metabolic research. |
| Sermorelin | Mimics the active portion of growth hormone-releasing hormone, prompting the pituitary to release growth hormone. | Growth-hormone secretion. It is also marketed around body composition, recovery, and sleep. |
| CJC-1295 with DAC | A growth hormone-releasing hormone analogue with an albumin-binding component that prolongs its action. | Sustained increases in growth hormone and IGF-1, with interest in body composition and recovery. |
| CJC-1295 without DAC | Usually refers commercially to modified GRF 1–29, a shorter-acting growth hormone-releasing hormone analogue. | Stimulating shorter periods of growth-hormone release. |
| CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin | Combines stimulation of the GHRH receptor with stimulation of the ghrelin receptor through ipamorelin. Both pathways promote growth-hormone release. | Marketed for body composition, recovery, and sleep. The listing needs to specify whether its CJC component contains DAC. |
| IGF-1 LR3 | A modified insulin-like growth factor with reduced binding to certain IGF-binding proteins, changing its biological activity and availability. | Muscle-cell growth, protein synthesis, and tissue-growth research. |
| ACE-031 | A soluble activin receptor fusion protein that binds myostatin and related signaling proteins, reducing signals that restrain muscle growth. | Increasing muscle mass and research into muscle-wasting disorders. |
| BPC-157 | A synthetic peptide studied for effects on repair-related signaling, blood-vessel formation, and inflammatory responses. | Tendon, ligament, muscle, and gastrointestinal tissue repair research. |
| BPC-157 + TB-500, “Wolverine” | Combines BPC-157 with a compound marketed under the TB-500 name, associated with thymosin-beta-4 research and cell migration. | Soft-tissue recovery and wound-repair research, especially tendons and muscles. The exact TB-500 molecule matters because sellers use the name inconsistently. |
| GHK-Cu: Copper peptide | Binds copper and influences signaling involved in collagen, extracellular-matrix remodeling, and tissue repair. | Skin texture, firmness, wound healing, and hair-follicle research. Topical skin applications and injectable research products are distinct formulations. |
| KPV | A three-amino-acid fragment of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone studied for effects on inflammatory signaling. | Intestinal and skin inflammation, including research involving the gut barrier. |
| KLOW | A blend generally marketed as GHK-Cu, BPC-157, TB-500, and KPV. | Combines skin remodeling, tissue-repair, and inflammation-related research targets. The exact amounts depend on the formulation. |
| ARA-290: Cibinetide | An erythropoietin-derived peptide designed to engage tissue-protective signaling without erythropoietin’s usual red-blood-cell stimulation. | Small-fiber neuropathy, neuropathic symptoms, nerve repair, and inflammation research. |
| Thymosin Alpha-1 | Modulates immune signaling, including the activity of T cells and dendritic cells. | Immune responses to infection and use as an adjunct in certain infectious-disease and cancer-treatment settings. |
| Glutathione | A naturally occurring three-amino-acid antioxidant involved in peroxide removal, redox balance, and processing certain reactive compounds. | Antioxidant function and oxidative-stress research; also marketed for skin brightening. |
| NAD+ | A coenzyme required for energy-producing reactions and used by enzymes involved in DNA repair and cellular regulation. | Cellular energy metabolism, mitochondrial function, and aging research. It is also marketed for fatigue and recovery. |
| Semax | An ACTH-fragment analogue studied for effects on neurotrophic signaling and responses to neurological injury. | Attention, memory, neuroprotection, and stroke-recovery research. |
| Selank | A tuftsin-derived peptide studied for effects on neurotransmitter systems, including GABA-related signaling. | Anxiety, stress responses, and cognitive function. |
| Pinealon | A three-amino-acid peptide studied for effects on neuronal responses to oxidative stress and cellular regulation. | Brain aging, memory, and neuroprotection. |
| DSIP | Delta sleep-inducing peptide, investigated for its effects on sleep regulation and stress-related physiology. | Sleep, sleep architecture, and stress-response research. |
| Epithalon: Epitalon | A synthetic four-amino-acid peptide studied in relation to telomerase, telomere biology, and pineal-related functions. | Cellular aging, circadian regulation, and longevity research. |
| FOXO4-DRI | Designed to disrupt the interaction between FOXO4 and p53 in senescent cells, encouraging those cells to undergo programmed cell death. | Senolytic research, meaning the targeted removal of senescent cells that accumulate with aging or tissue damage. |
| PT-141: Bremelanotide | Activates melanocortin receptors involved in sexual motivation and arousal. | Sexual desire. Its prescription formulation, Vyleesi, treats acquired, generalized low sexual desire causing distress in premenopausal women. Official product information |
| Kisspeptin | Stimulates GnRH signaling, which controls the release of LH and FSH and influences reproductive hormone production. | Reproductive-hormone regulation, ovulation, fertility, and sexual-response research. |
| Melanotan II | Activates melanocortin receptors, including those involved in melanin production and sexual responses. | Primarily marketed for skin tanning; also studied for effects on appetite and sexual arousal. |
| Pancragen | A short peptide marketed as a pancreatic “bioregulator,” with proposed effects on pancreatic-cell function. | Pancreatic function, insulin secretion, and glucose-regulation research. |
| Prostamax | A short peptide marketed as a prostate “bioregulator,” intended to influence prostate-cell function. | Prostate tissue and prostate-related urinary-function research. |
| Bacteriostatic water | Water containing a preservative, usually benzyl alcohol, to inhibit bacterial growth. | A diluent for compatible medications. It has no weight-loss or regenerative action and does not sterilize a contaminated product. |
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Weight & metabolism
Appetite, glucose regulation, and fat metabolism.
GLP-2T · Tirzepatide
Activates GLP-1 and GIP receptors, reducing appetite, increasing fullness, and improving blood-sugar regulation. Used for weight management and type 2 diabetes. “GLP-2T” is the seller’s product label.
Browse catalogGLP-3R · Retatrutide
An investigational triple-receptor agonist combining appetite regulation with effects on energy metabolism. Studied for weight loss, liver fat, sleep apnea, and obesity-related knee pain.
Browse catalogTesamorelin
Stimulates growth-hormone release and downstream IGF-1 activity. Its established medical use is reducing excess visceral abdominal fat in adults with HIV-associated lipodystrophy.
Browse catalogAOD-9604
A modified growth-hormone fragment developed to investigate fat breakdown and fat storage. Its research focus is fat metabolism and weight management.
Browse catalog5-Amino-1MQ
A small molecule that inhibits NNMT, an enzyme involved in nicotinamide metabolism and cellular methylation. Studied in relation to body fat, metabolic function, and energy expenditure.
Browse catalogMOTS-C
A mitochondria-derived peptide involved in responses to metabolic stress, including AMPK-related signaling. Research explores insulin sensitivity, glucose use, exercise capacity, and metabolic adaptation.
Browse catalogAICAR
Converted inside cells into an AMP-like molecule that activates AMPK. Research examines glucose uptake, fatty-acid oxidation, and endurance-related metabolism.
Browse catalogGrowth hormone & muscle
Hormone signaling, body composition, and muscle biology.
Sermorelin
Mimics the active portion of growth hormone-releasing hormone, prompting the pituitary to release growth hormone. Also marketed around body composition, recovery, and sleep.
Browse catalogCJC-1295 with DAC
An albumin-binding component prolongs its action. Studied for sustained increases in growth hormone and IGF-1, with interest in body composition and recovery.
Browse catalogCJC-1295 without DAC
Usually refers commercially to modified GRF 1–29. It stimulates shorter periods of growth-hormone release.
Browse catalogCJC-1295 + Ipamorelin
Combines GHRH-receptor stimulation with ghrelin-receptor stimulation through ipamorelin. Marketed for body composition, recovery, and sleep. The listing needs to specify whether its CJC component contains DAC.
Browse catalogIGF-1 LR3
A modified insulin-like growth factor with reduced binding to certain IGF-binding proteins, changing its biological activity and availability. Studied for muscle-cell growth, protein synthesis, and tissue growth.
Browse catalogACE-031
A soluble activin receptor fusion protein that binds myostatin and related signaling proteins, reducing signals that restrain muscle growth. Studied for increasing muscle mass and muscle-wasting disorders.
Browse catalogSkin, tissue & nerve research
Repair signaling, extracellular matrix, and inflammation.
BPC-157
A synthetic peptide studied for repair-related signaling, blood-vessel formation, and inflammatory responses. Research includes tendon, ligament, muscle, and gastrointestinal tissue repair.
Browse catalogBPC-157 + TB-500
Combines BPC-157 with a compound sold as TB-500, associated with thymosin-beta-4 research and cell migration. Marketed around soft-tissue recovery and wound repair. The exact TB-500 molecule varies across listings.
Browse catalogGHK-Cu
Binds copper and influences signaling involved in collagen, extracellular-matrix remodeling, and tissue repair. Studied for skin texture, firmness, wound healing, and hair follicles. Topical and injectable products are distinct formulations.
Browse catalogKPV
A three-amino-acid fragment of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone studied for effects on inflammatory pathways, particularly in intestinal and skin research.
Browse catalogKLOW
Generally marketed as GHK-Cu, BPC-157, TB-500, and KPV. Combines skin-remodeling, tissue-repair, and inflammation-related research targets. Exact amounts depend on the formulation.
Browse catalogARA-290 · Cibinetide
An erythropoietin-derived peptide designed to engage tissue-protective signaling without erythropoietin’s usual red-blood-cell stimulation. Studied for small-fiber neuropathy, neuropathic symptoms, nerve repair, and inflammation.
Browse catalogImmune & cellular function
Immune responses, antioxidant systems, and energy metabolism.
Thymosin Alpha-1
Modulates immune signaling, including T-cell and dendritic-cell activity. Studied for immune responses to infection and used as an adjunct in certain infectious-disease and cancer-treatment settings.
Browse catalogGlutathione
A naturally occurring three-amino-acid antioxidant involved in peroxide removal, redox balance, and processing certain reactive compounds. Also marketed for skin brightening.
Browse catalogNAD+
A coenzyme required for energy-producing reactions and used by enzymes involved in DNA repair and cellular regulation. Research includes mitochondrial function and aging; it is also marketed for fatigue and recovery.
Browse catalogBrain, sleep & aging
Neuronal signaling, stress responses, and cellular aging.
Semax
An ACTH-fragment analogue studied for effects on neurotrophic signaling and responses to neurological injury. Research interests include attention, memory, neuroprotection, and stroke recovery.
Browse catalogSelank
A tuftsin-derived peptide studied for effects on neurotransmitter systems, including GABA-related signaling. Research focuses on anxiety, stress responses, and cognitive function.
Browse catalogPinealon
A three-amino-acid peptide studied for neuronal responses to oxidative stress and cellular regulation, with interest in brain aging, memory, and neuroprotection.
Browse catalogDSIP
Delta sleep-inducing peptide, investigated for effects on sleep regulation, sleep architecture, and stress-related physiology.
Browse catalogEpithalon · Epitalon
A synthetic four-amino-acid peptide studied in relation to telomerase, telomere biology, and pineal-related functions. Research includes cellular aging, circadian regulation, and longevity.
Browse catalogFOXO4-DRI
Designed to disrupt the interaction between FOXO4 and p53 in senescent cells, encouraging programmed cell death. Studied as a senolytic approach to targeting cells that accumulate with aging or tissue damage.
Browse catalogReproductive & organ-focused research
Sexual response, reproductive signaling, and tissue-specific targets.
PT-141 · Bremelanotide
Activates melanocortin receptors involved in sexual motivation and arousal. Its prescription formulation, Vyleesi, treats acquired, generalized low sexual desire causing distress in premenopausal women.
Browse catalogKisspeptin
Stimulates GnRH signaling, which controls LH and FSH release and influences reproductive hormone production. Studied for ovulation, fertility, and sexual responses.
Browse catalogMelanotan II
Activates receptors involved in melanin production and sexual responses. Primarily marketed for tanning; also studied for effects on appetite and arousal.
Browse catalogPancragen
A short peptide marketed as a pancreatic “bioregulator,” with proposed effects on pancreatic-cell function. Research interests include insulin secretion and glucose regulation.
Browse catalogProstamax
A short peptide marketed as a prostate “bioregulator,” intended to influence prostate-cell function. Marketed around prostate tissue and prostate-related urinary function.
Browse catalogDiluent
A supporting product in the catalog.
Bacteriostatic water
Water containing a preservative, usually benzyl alcohol, to inhibit bacterial growth. Used to dilute compatible medications. It has no weight-loss or regenerative action and does not sterilize a contaminated product.
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