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BPC-157
RecoveryA synthetic gastric pentadecapeptide derived from a protein found in human gastric juice. BPC-157 promotes angiogenesis and the expression of growth f...
TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4)
RecoveryThymosin Beta-4 is a 43-amino acid actin-sequestering protein involved in cell migration, differentiation, and tissue repair. It promotes wound healin...
GHK-Cu
RecoveryA naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine) found in human plasma, saliva, and urine. GHK-Cu activates tissue remodel...
DSIP (Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide)
RecoveryA naturally occurring nonapeptide (Trp-Ala-Gly-Gly-Asp-Ala-Ser-Gly-Glu) originally isolated from cerebral venous blood of rabbits during induced sleep...
Pentosan Polysulfate (Elmiron)
RecoveryA semi-synthetic sulfated polysaccharide derived from beechwood hemicellulose with structural similarities to glycosaminoglycans. Pentosan polysulfate...
Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy)
MetabolicA glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) with 94% amino acid homology to native GLP-1. Semaglutide enhances glucose-dependent insulin sec...
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound)
MetabolicA first-in-class dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and GLP-1 receptor agonist. Tirzepatide activates both incretin pathways simu...
Retatrutide
MetabolicAn investigational triple hormone receptor agonist targeting GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors simultaneously. The glucagon receptor component adds t...
AOD-9604
MetabolicA modified 16-amino acid fragment (amino acids 176-191) of the C-terminus of human growth hormone with an added tyrosine at the N-terminus. AOD-9604 r...
Liraglutide (Saxenda/Victoza)
MetabolicA GLP-1 receptor agonist with 97% homology to native GLP-1, modified with a fatty acid side chain (C-16 palmitoyl) enabling albumin binding and a half...
Exenatide (Byetta/Bydureon)
MetabolicA synthetic version of exendin-4, a 39-amino acid peptide originally isolated from the saliva of the Gila monster lizard (Heloderma suspectum). Exenat...
Glucagon
MetabolicA 29-amino acid peptide hormone produced by alpha cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans. Glucagon acts primarily on hepatocytes via the glucago...
Pramlintide (Symlin)
MetabolicA synthetic analog of amylin (islet amyloid polypeptide), a 37-amino acid peptide hormone co-secreted with insulin from pancreatic beta cells. Pramlin...
Dulaglutide (Trulicity)
MetabolicA long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist consisting of a GLP-1 analog covalently linked to a modified human IgG4 Fc fragment via a peptide linker. This fu...
Lixisenatide (Adlyxin)
MetabolicA selective GLP-1 receptor agonist derived from exendin-4 with a modified C-terminal tail containing six lysine residues. Lixisenatide has a half-life...
Setmelanotide (Imcivree)
MetabolicA cyclic peptide melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) agonist designed to restore MC4R signaling in patients with obesity caused by genetic deficiencies in ...
CJC-1295
HormoneA synthetic analog of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) with a Drug Affinity Complex (DAC) that binds to albumin, extending its half-life from m...
Ipamorelin
HormoneA highly selective growth hormone secretagogue that acts on ghrelin/GHS receptors in the pituitary gland to stimulate GH release. Unlike other GH secr...
Sermorelin
HormoneA synthetic 29-amino acid analog of GHRH representing the shortest fully functional fragment of the native 44-amino acid hormone. Sermorelin stimulate...
Tesamorelin (Egrifta)
HormoneA synthetic GHRH analog consisting of the 44-amino acid sequence of human GHRH with a trans-3-hexenoic acid modification at the N-terminus to improve ...
PT-141 (Bremelanotide / Vyleesi)
HormoneA synthetic cyclic heptapeptide melanocortin receptor agonist that activates MC3R and MC4R in the central nervous system. Unlike PDE5 inhibitors that ...
Kisspeptin
HormoneA neuropeptide encoded by the KISS1 gene that serves as the master upstream regulator of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis. Kisspeptin act...
Oxytocin
HormoneA nine-amino acid cyclic neuropeptide produced in the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary. Oxytocin mediates uterine contractions d...
GHRP-2
HormoneA synthetic hexapeptide growth hormone secretagogue that acts on the ghrelin receptor (GHS-R1a) in the hypothalamus and pituitary to stimulate growth ...
GHRP-6
HormoneA synthetic hexapeptide growth hormone secretagogue that stimulates the anterior pituitary via GHS-R1a receptor activation. GHRP-6 produces significan...
Hexarelin
HormoneA synthetic hexapeptide growth hormone secretagogue with the highest GH-releasing potency among GHRPs. Hexarelin binds both GHS-R1a and CD36 (scavenge...
MK-677 (Ibutamoren)
HormoneAn orally bioavailable, non-peptide growth hormone secretagogue that mimics the action of ghrelin at the GHS-R1a receptor. MK-677 stimulates sustained...
Macimorelin (Macrilen)
HormoneAn orally bioavailable growth hormone secretagogue approved as a diagnostic agent for adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD). Macimorelin stimulates G...
Cosyntropin (Cortrosyn)
HormoneA synthetic peptide consisting of the first 24 amino acids of the 39-amino acid adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). Cosyntropin retains full biologica...
Gonadorelin (GnRH)
HormoneA synthetic decapeptide identical to endogenous gonadotropin-releasing hormone. Gonadorelin stimulates the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) and fol...
Leuprolide (Lupron)
ReproductiveA synthetic nonapeptide GnRH agonist approximately 15-fold more potent than native GnRH. After an initial stimulatory phase (flare effect) lasting 1-2...
Goserelin (Zoladex)
ReproductiveA synthetic decapeptide GnRH agonist administered as a biodegradable subcutaneous implant that provides sustained drug release over 1 or 3 months. Lik...
Cetrorelix (Cetrotide)
ReproductiveA synthetic decapeptide GnRH antagonist that competitively blocks pituitary GnRH receptors, producing immediate and dose-dependent suppression of LH a...
Ganirelix
ReproductiveA synthetic decapeptide GnRH antagonist that competitively and reversibly blocks GnRH receptors on pituitary gonadotroph cells. Ganirelix rapidly supp...
Carbetocin
ReproductiveA long-acting synthetic analog of oxytocin with a modified disulfide bridge that confers resistance to enzymatic degradation. Carbetocin has a half-li...
Atosiban
ReproductiveA competitive oxytocin/vasopressin V1a receptor antagonist used as a tocolytic agent to delay preterm labor. Atosiban blocks oxytocin-mediated myometr...
Semax
CognitiveA synthetic heptapeptide analog of the ACTH(4-7) fragment (Met-Glu-His-Phe-Pro-Gly-Pro) with nootropic and neuroprotective properties. Semax modulates...
Selank
CognitiveA synthetic analog of the endogenous tetrapeptide tuftsin (Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg) with an added Pro-Gly-Pro sequence for stability. Selank exhibits anxiolyt...
Cerebrolysin
CognitiveA porcine brain-derived peptide preparation consisting of low-molecular-weight neuropeptides and free amino acids that mimic the action of endogenous ...
P21 (Peptide)
CognitiveA small synthetic peptide derived from the active region of ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) designed to promote neurogenesis and synaptic plasticit...
Epithalon (Epitalon)
LongevityA synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) based on the natural epithalamin peptide produced by the pineal gland. Epithalon activates telomerase, the ...
MOTS-c
LongevityA mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded by the 12S rRNA gene of mitochondrial DNA. MOTS-c is a 16-amino acid peptide that acts as an exercise mimetic ...
Humanin
LongevityA 24-amino acid mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded within the 16S rRNA region of mitochondrial DNA. Humanin exerts cytoprotective and neuroprotecti...
NAD+ Precursors (NMN)
LongevityNicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) is a direct biosynthetic precursor to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), a coenzyme essential for cellular me...
SS-31 (Elamipretide)
LongevityA mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide (D-Arg-dimethylTyr-Lys-Phe-NH2) that selectively concentrates in the inner mitochondrial membrane by binding to c...
FOXO4-DRI
LongevityA D-retro-inverso peptide designed to disrupt the interaction between FOXO4 and p53 in senescent cells. In senescent cells, FOXO4 sequesters p53 away ...
Thymalin
ImmuneA peptide bioregulator originally extracted from bovine thymus gland, consisting of a mixture of polypeptides that modulate immune function. Thymalin ...
LL-37
ImmuneThe only human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide, a 37-amino acid cationic peptide cleaved from the precursor protein hCAP18. LL-37 disrupts microbia...
VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide)
ImmuneA 28-amino acid neuropeptide widely distributed in the central and peripheral nervous systems and immune cells. VIP acts through VPAC1 and VPAC2 recep...
Thymosin Alpha 1 (Zadaxin)
ImmuneA 28-amino acid peptide originally isolated from thymic tissue (thymosin fraction 5) that serves as a potent immunomodulator. Thymosin alpha 1 enhance...
Thymopentin (TP-5)
ImmuneA synthetic pentapeptide (Arg-Lys-Asp-Val-Tyr) corresponding to residues 32-36 of thymopoietin, a thymic hormone involved in T-cell differentiation. T...
Thymulin
ImmuneA zinc-containing nonapeptide (facteur thymique serique) produced exclusively by thymic epithelial cells. Thymulin requires zinc for biological activi...
KPV
ImmuneA C-terminal tripeptide fragment (Lys-Pro-Val) of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH) that retains potent anti-inflammatory activity with...
Enfuvirtide (Fuzeon)
AntimicrobialA 36-amino acid synthetic peptide that inhibits HIV-1 entry into CD4+ T-cells by blocking the gp41-mediated membrane fusion step. Enfuvirtide binds to...
Melanotan II
PerformanceA synthetic cyclic analog of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH) that non-selectively activates melanocortin receptors MC1R through MC5R....
Teriparatide (Forteo)
BoneA recombinant form of the first 34 amino acids of human parathyroid hormone (PTH 1-34). When administered intermittently via daily subcutaneous inject...
Abaloparatide (Tymlos)
BoneA synthetic 34-amino acid peptide analog of parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP 1-34) that selectively activates the RG conformation of the PTH...
Calcitonin
BoneA 32-amino acid peptide hormone naturally produced by parafollicular C-cells of the thyroid gland. Calcitonin inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorp...
Vosoritide (Voxzogo)
BoneA C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) analog that acts as an agonist at the natriuretic peptide receptor B (NPR-B) on growth plate chondrocytes. Vosoriti...
Vasopressin (ADH)
RenalA nine-amino acid cyclic peptide hormone (arginine vasopressin) produced in the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary. Vasopressin ac...
Desmopressin (DDAVP)
RenalA synthetic analog of vasopressin with enhanced V2 receptor selectivity and minimal V1a vasopressor activity. Desmopressin has a deaminated cysteine a...
Terlipressin
RenalA synthetic vasopressin analog and prodrug that is cleaved by endopeptidases to release lysine-vasopressin. Terlipressin has greater V1a receptor sele...
Eptifibatide (Integrilin)
CardiovascularA synthetic cyclic heptapeptide modeled after the KGD (Lys-Gly-Asp) disintegrin sequence found in the venom of the southeastern pygmy rattlesnake (Sis...
Nesiritide (Natrecor)
CardiovascularA recombinant form of human B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), a 32-amino acid peptide naturally produced by ventricular cardiomyocytes in response to ...
Angiotensin II (Giapreza)
CardiovascularA synthetic form of the endogenous octapeptide angiotensin II, the primary effector of the renin-angiotensin system. Angiotensin II acts on AT1 recept...
Bivalirudin (Angiomax)
HematologyA synthetic 20-amino acid peptide that acts as a direct thrombin inhibitor by binding both the catalytic active site and anion-binding exosite 1 of th...
Romiplostim (Nplate)
HematologyA thrombopoietin (TPO) receptor agonist consisting of a peptide sequence that binds the TPO receptor (c-Mpl) fused to an IgG1 Fc domain (peptibody). R...
Pegcetacoplan (Empaveli)
HematologyA pegylated cyclic peptide that inhibits complement component C3, the central node of all three complement activation pathways (classical, lectin, and...
Carfilzomib (Kyprolis)
OncologyA tetrapeptide epoxyketone proteasome inhibitor that irreversibly binds the chymotrypsin-like (beta5) subunit of the 20S proteasome. By blocking prote...
Bortezomib (Velcade)
OncologyA modified dipeptidyl boronic acid that reversibly inhibits the chymotrypsin-like activity of the 26S proteasome. Bortezomib disrupts the ubiquitin-pr...
Lutetium-177 dotatate (Lutathera)
OncologyA radiolabeled somatostatin analog consisting of the peptide DOTA-Tyr3-octreotate chelated to the beta-emitting radioisotope lutetium-177. Lutathera b...
Leuprolide (Lupron) - Oncology
OncologyA GnRH agonist used in oncology for androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in prostate cancer and hormone suppression in premenopausal breast cancer. Chro...
Octreotide (Sandostatin)
GastrointestinalA synthetic octapeptide analog of somatostatin with a substantially longer half-life (90 minutes IV, 6 hours subcutaneous vs. 2 minutes for native som...
Lanreotide (Somatuline Depot)
GastrointestinalA synthetic octapeptide analog of somatostatin with high affinity for SSTR2 and moderate affinity for SSTR5 receptors. Lanreotide is formulated as a s...
Pasireotide (Signifor)
GastrointestinalA multireceptor-targeted somatostatin analog with high binding affinity for SSTR1, SSTR2, SSTR3, and SSTR5, particularly notable for its 40-fold great...
Plecanatide (Trulance)
GastrointestinalA synthetic 16-amino acid peptide structurally related to uroguanylin, an endogenous intestinal peptide that regulates fluid and electrolyte homeostas...
Linaclotide (Linzess)
GastrointestinalA synthetic 14-amino acid peptide structurally related to the heat-stable enterotoxin of Escherichia coli and the endogenous peptide guanylin. Linaclo...
Secretin
GastrointestinalA 27-amino acid peptide hormone produced by S-cells of the duodenal and jejunal mucosa in response to acidic chyme entering the small intestine. Secre...
Larazotide
GastrointestinalA synthetic octapeptide derived from Vibrio cholerae zonula occludens toxin that acts as a tight junction regulator. Larazotide acetate modulates inte...
Ziconotide (Prialt)
PainA synthetic 25-amino acid peptide identical to omega-conotoxin MVIIA, a neurotoxin found in the venom of the marine cone snail Conus magus. Ziconotide...
Difelikefalin (Korsuva)
PainA selective kappa-opioid receptor (KOR) agonist peptide that does not cross the blood-brain barrier, providing peripheral analgesia and anti-pruritic ...
ARA-290
PainA synthetic 11-amino acid peptide derived from the structure of erythropoietin (EPO) that selectively activates the innate repair receptor (IRR), a he...
Afamelanotide (Scenesse)
DermatologyA synthetic 13-amino acid analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH) with a substitution of norleucine at position 4 that confers enha...
Pentagastrin
DiagnosticA synthetic pentapeptide containing the C-terminal tetrapeptide sequence of gastrin (Trp-Met-Asp-Phe-NH2) linked to beta-alanine. Pentagastrin stimula...
Icatibant (Firazyr)
ImmuneA synthetic decapeptide bradykinin B2 receptor antagonist containing five non-natural amino acids for enhanced stability and receptor selectivity. Ica...
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
PainAn endogenous fatty acid amide belonging to the N-acylethanolamine family, naturally produced by cells in response to tissue damage and inflammation. ...
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Research Sources & Disclaimer
Data in this database is compiled from peer-reviewed literature indexed on PubMed / MEDLINE, clinical trial registries at ClinicalTrials.gov, and drug monographs from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and FDA drug approval databases. Regulatory status reflects U.S. FDA classification unless otherwise noted.
This database is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Many peptides listed are investigational and not approved for clinical use. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before considering any peptide therapy. Research status and findings are current as of early 2026 and subject to change as new data emerges.