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Wound Healing & Recovery Cytoprotective

BPC-157: Body Protection Compound Research Overview

BPC-157 is a synthetic pentadecapeptide derived from a protective protein found in human gastric juice. Research has focused on its cytoprotective and angiogenic properties in in-vitro and animal models.

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Wound Healing & Recovery Actin Modulator

TB-500: Thymosin Beta-4 Fragment Research

TB-500 is a synthetic fragment of Thymosin Beta-4, a naturally occurring 43-amino acid peptide. Research has explored its role in actin regulation, cellular migration, and tissue repair mechanisms.

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Metabolic Research GLP-1 / GIP / Glucagon

Retatrutide: Triple Agonist Peptide Research

Retatrutide is a novel triple receptor agonist targeting GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors simultaneously. Early-phase clinical research has positioned it as one of the most potent metabolic peptides under investigation.

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Anti-Aging & Longevity Copper Complex

GHK-Cu: Copper Peptide Research in Cellular Biology

GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper complex with the tripeptide glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine. Research has identified its role in wound healing, antioxidant activity, and gene expression modulation.

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Anti-Aging & Longevity Telomerase Activator

Epithalon: Telomerase Research and Cellular Longevity

Epithalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) originally derived from the pineal gland extract Epithalamin. Research has focused on its apparent ability to activate telomerase and modulate gene expression associated with ageing.

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Growth Factor Research GHRP / Ghrelin Mimetic

Ipamorelin: Selective GHRP Research Profile

Ipamorelin is a selective growth hormone secretagogue and ghrelin mimetic. Research has highlighted its high selectivity for GH release with minimal effect on cortisol or prolactin secretion.

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Cognitive & Neurological Research ACTH Analogue

Semax: Neuropeptide Research and Cognitive Pathway Studies

Semax is a heptapeptide analogue of ACTH(4-7) developed in Russia. Research has focused on its neuroprotective properties, BDNF upregulation, and cognitive pathway modulation in preclinical models.

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Cognitive & Neurological Research Anxiolytic Heptapeptide

Selank: Anxiolytic Peptide Research in Neurobiological Models

Selank is a synthetic analogue of the endogenous tetrapeptide tuftsin. Research has explored its anxiolytic properties, GABAergic interactions, and immunomodulatory effects in preclinical settings.

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Melanocortin Research MC3R / MC4R Agonist

PT-141 (Bremelanotide): Melanocortin Research Profile

PT-141, or Bremelanotide, is a melanocortin receptor agonist derived from the Melanotan II peptide. Research has explored its interactions with MC3R and MC4R in the context of central nervous system signalling pathways.

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Melanocortin Research Alpha-MSH Analogue

Melanotan II: Alpha-MSH Analogue Research

Melanotan II is a synthetic analogue of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH). Research has examined its interactions with melanocortin receptors and downstream effects on pigmentation and CNS pathways.

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Metabolic Research GLP-1 Agonist

Semaglutide: GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Research

Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist with 94% sequence homology to native GLP-1. Research has extensively characterised its metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurological effects.

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Metabolic Research GLP-1 / GIP Dual Agonist

Tirzepatide: Dual GLP-1/GIP Agonist Research

Tirzepatide is a novel dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor co-agonist. Clinical research has demonstrated substantial metabolic effects, making it a key compound in contemporary obesity and metabolic syndrome research.

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Metabolic Research Amylin Analogue

Cagrilintide: Amylin Analogue Research for Metabolic Studies

Cagrilintide is a long-acting amylin analogue developed by Novo Nordisk. Research explores its combination with semaglutide (CagriSema) for enhanced metabolic pathway modulation.

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Mitochondrial & Cellular Energy Research Mitochondrial Peptide

MOTS-C: Mitochondrial-Derived Peptide Research

MOTS-C is a 16-amino acid mitochondria-encoded peptide that regulates metabolic homeostasis. Research has identified its role in AMPK activation, insulin sensitivity, and stress-responsive gene expression.

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Mitochondrial & Cellular Energy Research Cardiolipin Stabiliser

SS-31 (Elamipretide): Mitochondria-Targeted Peptide Research

SS-31 (Elamipretide) is a Szeto-Schiller peptide that targets the inner mitochondrial membrane. Research has focused on its ability to stabilise cardiolipin and improve mitochondrial cristae architecture.

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Cellular Energy & Longevity Research Coenzyme / Sirtuin Activator

NAD+: Coenzyme Research in Cellular Metabolism and Longevity

NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is a fundamental coenzyme involved in hundreds of metabolic reactions. Research has established its role in sirtuin activation, DNA repair, and mitochondrial function.

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Cellular Energy Research AMPK Activator

AICAR: AMPK Activator Research in Metabolic Pathways

AICAR (5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleotide) is an endogenous intermediate that activates AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). Research has characterised its role in glucose metabolism and mitochondrial biogenesis.

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Growth Factor Research GHRH Analogue

CJC-1295: GHRH Analogue Research in Growth Factor Biology

CJC-1295 is a synthetic analogue of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) with an extended half-life achieved through Drug Affinity Complex (DAC) technology or structural modification.

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Growth Factor Research GHRH(1-29) Analogue

Sermorelin: GHRH(1-29) Research Profile

Sermorelin is a synthetic 29-amino acid analogue of endogenous GHRH. Research has characterised its pituitary activity and role in stimulating physiological growth hormone release patterns.

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Growth Factor Research GHRH Analogue

Tesamorelin: GHRH Analogue Research in Metabolic Studies

Tesamorelin is a stabilised analogue of GHRH approved for HIV-associated lipodystrophy. Research has also explored its potential role in cognitive function and metabolic regulation.

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Sleep & Stress Biology Research Neuropeptide

DSIP: Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide Research Overview

DSIP (Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide) is a nonapeptide originally isolated from rabbit cerebral venous blood. Research has explored its role in sleep regulation, stress response modulation, and neuroendocrine signalling.

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Growth Factor Research IGF-1 Analogue

IGF-1 LR3: Long Arginine Extended Growth Factor Research

IGF-1 LR3 is a synthetic, more potent analogue of insulin-like growth factor 1 with a 13-amino acid N-terminal extension and Arg substitution. Research has characterised its extended half-life and reduced IGFBP affinity.

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Metabolic Research GH Fragment 176-191

AOD-9604: Growth Hormone Fragment Research

AOD-9604 is a stabilised fragment of human growth hormone (hGH176-191) containing the fat-metabolising domain. Research has explored its lipolytic activity without the mitogenic or diabetogenic effects of full-length GH.

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Immune Research Thymic Peptide

Thymosin Alpha-1: Immunomodulatory Peptide Research

Thymosin Alpha-1 is a 28-amino acid peptide derived from thymosin fraction 5. Research has characterised its immunomodulatory effects, including T-cell maturation, NK cell activation, and cytokine regulation.

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Inflammation & Immune Research Alpha-MSH Fragment

KPV: Anti-Inflammatory Tripeptide Research

KPV is a C-terminal tripeptide fragment of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH). Research has focused on its potent anti-inflammatory properties mediated through melanocortin receptor pathways.

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Reproductive & Endocrine Research GPR54 Agonist

Kisspeptin-10: HPG Axis Research and Reproductive Biology

Kisspeptin-10 is a decapeptide ligand for the GPR54 receptor playing a key role in hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis regulation. Research has characterised its role in GnRH pulsatility and reproductive function.

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Metabolic & Cellular Energy Research NNMT Inhibitor

5-Amino-1MQ: NNMT Inhibitor Research in Metabolic Biology

5-Amino-1MQ is a small molecule inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT). Research has explored its role in NAD+ metabolism, adipogenesis inhibition, and cellular energy regulation.

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Antioxidant & Cellular Defence Research Tripeptide Antioxidant

Glutathione: Master Antioxidant Research in Cellular Defence

Glutathione (GSH) is the most abundant endogenous antioxidant tripeptide in mammalian cells. Research has characterised its central role in redox homeostasis, xenobiotic detoxification, and immune function.

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Mitochondrial & Exercise Mimetics Research ERRα/β/γ Agonist

SLU-PP-332: ERR Agonist Research in Mitochondrial Biology

SLU-PP-332 is a pan-agonist of estrogen-related receptors (ERRα, ERRβ, ERRγ). Research has demonstrated its ability to induce transcriptional programmes mimicking endurance exercise in skeletal muscle.

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