Peptide compounds

5-Amino-1MQmetabolic

Small-molecule NNMT inhibitor studied for fat loss and metabolic effects; raises intracellular NAD+ and suppresses adipocyte lipogenesis. Evidence is preclinical (mouse/cell) only. Typically sold as oral capsules.

Adamaxcognitive

Adamantane-modified analog of Semax (an ACTH(4-10) heptapeptide derivative) studied for nootropic and neuroprotective properties.

Adipotidemetabolic

Synthetic pro-apoptotic peptidomimetic that targets the blood supply of white adipose tissue; studied preclinically for fat-mass reduction (clinical development discontinued).

AICARmetabolic

Research compound (5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleoside) that activates AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK); studied as an 'exercise-mimetic' metabolic modulator and prohibited in sport by WADA.

AOD-9604metabolic

Modified fragment of growth hormone (177-191) marketed for fat-loss research; minimal effect on IGF-1 or glucose.

ARA-290healing

Cibinetide, an 11-amino-acid non-erythropoietic peptide derived from erythropoietin's helix-B domain; studied for diabetic neuropathy and sarcoidosis-related small-fiber neuropathy via innate repair receptor activation.

BPC-157healing

Synthetic pentadecapeptide derived from a gastric juice protein; studied for soft-tissue, tendon, and GI healing.

Cagrilintidemetabolic

Long-acting acylated analogue of the pancreatic hormone amylin, studied for once-weekly subcutaneous weight management.

Cartalaxanti-aging

Synthetic tripeptide bioregulator (Ala-Glu-Asp, 'AED') developed by Khavinson; studied in preclinical models for fibroblast function, cellular senescence, and extracellular-matrix homeostasis.

Cerebrolysincognitive

Neuropeptide preparation of low-molecular-weight peptides and free amino acids that mimics endogenous neurotrophic factors; used for neuroprotection and cognitive/neurorehabilitative support. Ready-to-use ampoules.

Chonlutenlongevity

Short bioregulatory tripeptide (Glu-Asp-Gly) studied in cell models for effects on bronchopulmonary tissue and inflammatory/proliferative pathways.

CJC-1295 (no DAC)growth-hormone

Growth-hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) analog without the DAC modification; short-acting GH pulse.

CJC-1295 with DACgrowth-hormone

Long-acting GHRH analog modified with a Drug Affinity Complex; produces sustained elevation of GH and IGF-1.

Cortagencognitive

Synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Pro) of the Khavinson bioregulator class, derived from the brain-cortex preparation Cortexin and studied for neuroprotective and neuroregenerative properties.

DSIPcognitive

Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide; nonapeptide studied for sleep regulation, stress modulation, and analgesic effects.

Epitalonlongevity

Synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) studied for telomerase activation and circadian regulation.

Follistatin-344growth-factor

A synthetic myostatin/activin inhibitor studied in gene-therapy trials for muscle growth and Becker muscular dystrophy, distinct from injectable recombinant peptide use.

FOXO4-DRIresearch

D-retro-inverso peptide that disrupts FOXO4–p53 binding; senolytic candidate in preclinical aging research.

GHK-Cuanti-aging

Copper-binding tripeptide (Gly-His-Lys) studied for skin regeneration, wound healing, and gene-expression modulation.

GHRP-2growth-hormone

Second-generation hexapeptide growth-hormone secretagogue; produces a strong GH pulse via the ghrelin receptor.

GHRP-6growth-hormone

First-generation growth-hormone releasing hexapeptide; notable for marked appetite stimulation alongside GH release.

Glutathionelongevity

Master antioxidant tripeptide (γ-L-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl-glycine) and the most abundant intracellular thiol; studied for cellular detoxification, oxidative-stress reduction, and redox balance.

Gonadorelinsexual-health

Synthetic gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) decapeptide; FDA-approved for evaluating pituitary function and treating hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.

Hexarelingrowth-hormone

Methylated GHRP-6 analog with higher potency; investigated for GH release and direct cardioprotective effects.

HGH 191AAgrowth-hormone

Recombinant 191-amino-acid human growth hormone (somatropin) identical to endogenous GH; studied for effects on body composition, metabolism, and tissue repair.

HMGsexual-health

Purified gonadotropin preparation (menotropin) providing roughly 1:1 FSH and LH activity; used clinically to stimulate spermatogenesis in male hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, typically alongside hCG.

Humaninlongevity

Mitochondrial-derived 24-amino-acid peptide encoded in the 16S rRNA; cytoprotective against Alzheimer-related toxicity and metabolic stress.

IGF-1 LR3growth-hormone

Long-Arg3 analog of insulin-like growth factor 1; engineered to evade IGF-binding proteins and extend half-life.

Ipamorelingrowth-hormone

Selective ghrelin/GHS-R1a agonist; produces a clean GH pulse with minimal effect on cortisol or prolactin.

Kisspeptinsexual-health

Kisspeptin is a neuropeptide that activates KISS1R receptors on hypothalamic GnRH neurons, triggering pulsatile LH and FSH release; studied for fertility support, ovulation triggering, and testosterone research in men, not a guaranteed hormone therapy.

Kisspeptin-10sexual-health

C-terminal decapeptide of kisspeptin; central regulator of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis.

KPV (Lysine-Proline-Valine)healing

C-terminal tripeptide of alpha-MSH with potent anti-inflammatory activity. Acts largely receptor-independently to suppress NF-κB signaling and pro-inflammatory cytokines; studied for gut and skin inflammation.

L-Carnitinemetabolic

Amino-acid derivative and obligate cofactor for mitochondrial fatty-acid transport (β-oxidation); studied via subcutaneous injection for fat metabolism and energy support.

Livagenlongevity

Synthetic tetrapeptide bioregulator (Lys-Glu-Asp-Ala) studied in preclinical models for peptidase inhibition and epigenetic modulation in aging tissues.

LL-37healing

Human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide; broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity plus immune modulation and wound healing.

Mazdutidemetabolic

Long-acting dual GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist (IBI362) studied for chronic weight management and type 2 diabetes.

Melanotan I (Afamelanotide)tanning

MC1R-selective alpha-MSH analog studied for gradual, even skin tanning and UV photoprotection; FDA-approved as Scenesse for erythropoietic protoporphyria.

Melanotan IIsexual-health

Synthetic alpha-MSH analog; researched for tanning response and sexual arousal effects.

MGF (Mechano Growth Factor)growth-hormone

Splice variant of IGF-1 produced by mechanically stressed muscle; activates satellite cells for muscle repair.

MK-677 (Ibutamoren)growth-hormone

Orally bioavailable non-peptide ghrelin mimetic; produces sustained 24-hour elevation of GH and IGF-1.

MOTS-cmetabolic

Mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded in the 12S rRNA; studied for metabolic regulation and exercise mimetic effects.

NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide)longevity

Injectable form of the coenzyme NAD+, used to support cellular energy metabolism, DNA repair, and sirtuin activity. Often supplied as a ready-to-use solution given IV or subcutaneously.

Ovagenlongevity

Synthetic ultrashort tripeptide (Glu-Asp-Leu; EDL) studied preclinically as a bioregulator of gastrointestinal and liver tissues.

Oxytocincognitive

Peptide hormone (nonapeptide) made in the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary; studied for social bonding, stress and anxiety, metabolism, and pain modulation.

PE-22-28cognitive

Spadin-derived heptapeptide and selective TREK-1 potassium-channel blocker investigated preclinically as a fast-acting antidepressant; more potent and stable than parent spadin. No completed human trials.

PEG-MGFgrowth-hormone

PEGylated MGF; polyethylene-glycol conjugation extends plasma half-life from minutes to days.

Pinealoncognitive

Synthetic short peptide (Glu-Asp-Arg) studied for neuroprotection, circadian signalling, and REM-sleep support.

PNC-27research

Synthetic 32-amino-acid chimeric peptide (p53-derived HDM-2-binding domain fused to a membrane-penetrating sequence) studied only preclinically for selective cancer-cell cytotoxicity; no human trials and FDA-flagged as unapproved.

Prostamaxanti-aging

Khavinson-family peptide bioregulator marketed (often as an oral capsule) for prostate health, proposed to act via epigenetic chromatin modulation in prostate tissue. Evidence is largely preclinical; no rigorous Western human efficacy data.

PT-141sexual-health

Cyclic heptapeptide melanocortin agonist; investigational research name for bremelanotide. FDA-approved as Vyleesi for HSDD.

Retatrutidemetabolic

Investigational triple GIP/GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist; the most potent weight-loss peptide in trials (up to ~24% at 48 weeks).

Selankcognitive

Russian-developed heptapeptide derived from tuftsin; studied for anxiolytic and nootropic effects.

Semaglutidemetabolic

GLP-1 receptor agonist (Wegovy/Ozempic); about 15% mean weight loss at 2.4 mg in the STEP-1 trial.

Semaxcognitive

Russian-developed ACTH 4-10 analog; studied for nootropic, neuroprotective, and stroke-recovery effects.

Sermorelingrowth-hormone

GHRH 1-29 analog (the active fragment of GHRH); short-acting, FDA-approved for pediatric GH deficiency.

SLU-PP-332metabolic

Synthetic pan-agonist of the estrogen-related receptors (ERRα/β/γ) studied as an 'exercise mimetic' that boosts mitochondrial biogenesis, fat oxidation, and endurance. Evidence is preclinical (rodent/cell) only.

SNAP-8anti-aging

Topical octapeptide used in cosmetic formulations; extended analog of Argireline marketed for expression-line softening.

SS-31 (Elamipretide)longevity

Mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide that binds cardiolipin on the inner mitochondrial membrane.

Survodutidemetabolic

Investigational dual GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist (BI 456906) studied for obesity and metabolic liver disease.

TA1 (Thymosin Alpha-1)anti-aging

Short name for Thymosin Alpha-1; immune-modulating 28-amino-acid peptide approved in many countries for hepatitis B and immune adjuvant use.

TB-500healing

Synthetic fragment of Thymosin Beta-4; studied for actin regulation, soft-tissue repair, and angiogenesis.

Tesamorelinmetabolic

Stabilized GHRH analog FDA-approved for HIV-associated visceral adipose tissue reduction.

Tesofensinemetabolic

Repurposed triple monoamine (dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin) reuptake inhibitor developed for obesity. Phase II trials showed ~10% body-weight loss at 0.5 mg/day over 24 weeks. Oral capsule; not FDA-approved.

Testagenlongevity

Synthetic tetrapeptide (Lys-Glu-Asp-Gly; KEDG), an anterior-pituitary-derived bioregulator studied preclinically for endocrine modulation of the pituitary-gonadal axis.

Thymalinanti-aging

Bovine thymus extract studied in Russia for immune restoration in aging and chronic disease.

Thymosin Alpha-1anti-aging

Immune-modulating 28-amino-acid peptide approved in many countries (Zadaxin) for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and immune support.

Thymosin Beta-4healing

44-amino-acid actin-binding peptide; TB-500 is a synthetic fragment of this naturally occurring molecule.

Thymulinimmune

Zinc-dependent 9-amino-acid thymic hormone (FTS) that drives T-cell differentiation and declines about 90% by age 60; studied for immune aging, autoimmune conditions, and hair-cycle support, though modern human trial data remains limited.

Tirzepatidemetabolic

Dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist (Mounjaro/Zepbound); about 20% mean weight loss at the top dose in SURMOUNT-1.

Vesugenlongevity

Synthetic tripeptide bioregulator (Lys-Glu-Asp; KED) studied preclinically for effects on vascular endothelial cells.

Vilonlongevity

Synthetic immunoregulatory dipeptide (Lys-Glu) studied preclinically for effects on thymic and immune-cell markers.

VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide)research

28-amino-acid neuropeptide with vasodilatory, anti-inflammatory, and circadian-regulating roles.