Peptide Explorer

Browse research peptides by category, availability, and evidence level.

102 peptides

RETATRUTIDE

Weight Loss & MetabolicResearch Only

Among the most closely watched experimental compounds in obesity research, this triple hormone receptor agonist has gene...

Significant weight loss potentialTriple receptor activationMetabolic enhancement

TIRZEPATIDE

Weight Loss & MetabolicPrescription Available

Originally developed by Eli Lilly as Mounjaro for diabetes treatment, this dual-receptor peptide has become one of the m...

Significant weight lossDual receptor activationGlycemic control

BPC-157

Tissue Repair & HealingMixed Availability

This gastric-derived peptide has become a cornerstone of healing research, particularly in sports medicine and gastroint...

Tissue healingGut health supportTendon and ligament repair

SEMAGLUTIDE

Weight Loss & MetabolicPrescription Available

Originally developed for type 2 diabetes, this GLP-1 receptor agonist became the first peptide medication to demonstrate...

Weight lossAppetite suppressionGlycemic control

CJC-1295

Growth Hormone SecretionPrimarily Compoundable

Originally developed as a therapeutic for growth hormone deficiencies, this synthetic peptide has become a cornerstone o...

Growth hormone secretionMuscle supportRecovery

IPAMORELIN

Growth Hormone SecretionPrimarily Compoundable

Among the growth hormone-releasing peptides, this compound stands out for its surgical precision in triggering GH releas...

Clean GH releaseMinimal side effectsAnti-aging research

GHK-CU

Tissue Repair & HealingResearch Only

This copper-bound tripeptide has earned its reputation as the workhorse of tissue repair research, particularly in derma...

Collagen productionWound healingSkin rejuvenation

MELANOTAN II

Skin, Hair & CosmeticResearch Only

Originally developed as a potential sunless tanning agent, this synthetic peptide gained notoriety for its dual effects ...

Tanning without sun exposureLibido enhancementSkin darkening

TESAMORELIN

Growth Hormone SecretionPrescription Available

Originally developed for HIV patients dealing with lipodystrophy, this synthetic growth hormone-releasing hormone analog...

Visceral fat reductionBody compositionGH stimulation

PT-141

Sexual Function & LibidoPrescription Available

Originally developed from the peptide melanotan II, this melanocortin receptor agonist represents one of the few peptide...

Sexual functionLibido enhancementArousal support

CAGRILINTIDE

Weight Loss & MetabolicResearch Only

Originally developed by Novo Nordisk, this synthetic amylin analog has gained attention primarily as part of combination...

Appetite regulationWeight management researchGlycemic control

MAZDUTIDE

Weight Loss & MetabolicResearch Only

Researchers are investigating this dual-receptor compound as a potential advancement in metabolic intervention strategie...

Weight management researchDual mechanismMetabolic enhancement

SURVODUTIDE

Weight Loss & MetabolicResearch Only

This experimental compound targets two different hormone pathways simultaneously to influence both appetite and metaboli...

Weight loss researchDual mechanismLiver health potential

TB-500

Tissue Repair & HealingMixed Availability

Derived from a naturally occurring protein found in wound healing, this synthetic peptide has become a cornerstone of re...

Tissue repairFlexibility improvementWound healing

SERMORELIN

Growth Hormone SecretionPrimarily Compoundable

As one of the first synthetic growth hormone-releasing hormones developed, this 29-amino acid peptide has earned a reput...

Natural GH stimulationAnti-agingSleep quality

FOLLISTATIN

Growth Hormone SecretionResearch Only

Among the most intensively studied compounds in muscle development research, this naturally occurring glycoprotein has c...

Muscle growth promotionMyostatin inhibitionStrength enhancement

GHK

Tissue Repair & HealingResearch Only

This three-amino acid peptide occurs naturally in human plasma and serves as the foundation for copper-binding variants ...

Tissue repairWound healingSkin health

GONADORELIN

Sexual Function & LibidoPrescription Available

This synthetic version of the brain's natural gonadotropin-releasing hormone has carved out a niche in hormone restorati...

LH/FSH stimulationTestosterone supportFertility support

HGH FRAGMENT 176-191

Weight Loss & MetabolicMixed Availability

Derived from amino acids 176-191 of human growth hormone, this synthetic fragment represents an attempt to isolate the f...

Fat metabolismLipolysis researchBody composition

IGF-1 DES

Growth Hormone SecretionResearch Only

This modified growth factor emerged from research into why some IGF-1 variants show dramatically different potency despi...

Enhanced IGF-1 activityMuscle hyperplasiaLocalized tissue growth

IGF-1 LR3

Growth Hormone SecretionResearch Only

This engineered variant of insulin-like growth factor extends IGF-1's naturally brief activity period from minutes to ho...

Muscle growth researchCellular proliferationRecovery

KPV

Tissue Repair & HealingResearch Only

Derived from the hormone alpha-MSH, this three-amino acid sequence has captured attention from researchers investigating...

Anti-inflammatoryGut health researchSkin inflammation

LIVAGEN

Tissue Repair & HealingResearch Only

Part of the Khavinson peptide family, this four-amino-acid sequence (Lys-Glu-Asp-Ala) targets liver cell function at the...

Liver tissue supportHepatocyte functionChromatin remodeling

MATRIXYL

Skin, Hair & CosmeticCosmetic

This synthetic peptide emerged from French cosmetic research in the 1990s as one of the first commercially successful an...

Collagen synthesisECM productionWrinkle reduction

MK-677 (IBUTAMOREN)

Growth Hormone SecretionResearch Only

Often called a peptide despite being technically a small molecule, ibutamoren has gained attention for its ability to bo...

Growth hormone releaseIGF-1 elevationImproved sleep quality

MELANOTAN I

Skin, Hair & CosmeticResearch Only

Originally developed as a potential treatment for skin conditions like erythropoietic protoporphyria, this synthetic ana...

Tanning researchMelanin productionSkin protection research

OVAGEN

Tissue Repair & HealingResearch Only

This tripeptide emerged from Vladimir Khavinson's bioregulator research program, specifically targeting liver and digest...

Liver tissue supportGI mucosal healthHepatic function

P21

Cognitive EnhancementResearch Only

Originally developed as a nootropic compound, this synthetic peptide attempts to replicate the brain-boosting properties...

Cognitive enhancementNeurogenesisMemory research

PALMITOYL DIPEPTIDE-6

Skin, Hair & CosmeticCosmetic

This lipopeptide represents the cosmetic industry's attempt to harness retinoid benefits while sidestepping the redness ...

Retinol-like skin renewalCell turnoverAnti-aging effects

PE-22-28

Cognitive EnhancementResearch Only

Derived from the naturally occurring antidepressant peptide spadin, PE-22-28 represents an attempt to create a more stab...

Antidepressant researchMood supportCognitive enhancement

PENTAPEPTIDE-18

Skin, Hair & CosmeticCosmetic

Originally developed as Leuphasyl, this five-amino-acid sequence has carved out a niche in anti-aging skincare formulati...

Expression wrinkle reductionMuscle relaxationSynergistic with Argireline

PINEALON

Cognitive EnhancementResearch Only

Among the handful of tripeptides emerging from Russian longevity research, this short-chain compound has garnered attent...

Brain aging researchPineal functionCognitive support

PROSTAMAX

Other & EmergingResearch Only

Part of Vladimir Khavinson's bioregulator peptide series developed in Russia, this compound specifically targets prostat...

Prostate health supportUrological functionAnti-aging potential

SELANK

Cognitive EnhancementResearch Only

Originally developed by Russian researchers as a modified version of tuftsin, this heptapeptide has garnered attention f...

Anxiety reductionCognitive enhancementStress relief

SEMAX

Cognitive EnhancementResearch Only

Originally developed by Soviet researchers as a derivative of the stress hormone ACTH, this seven-amino acid peptide has...

Cognitive enhancementNeuroprotectionMemory improvement

SLU-PP-332

Weight Loss & MetabolicResearch Only

Researchers studying metabolic disease and exercise physiology have turned their attention to this synthetic compound th...

Exercise mimeticEndurance researchMetabolic activation

SS-31 (ELAMIPRETIDE)

Tissue Repair & HealingResearch Only

Researchers investigating cellular aging and mitochondrial diseases have focused considerable attention on this syntheti...

Mitochondrial functionCellular energyOxidative stress protection

SYN-AKE

Skin, Hair & CosmeticCosmetic

Temple viper venom inspired this synthetic tripeptide that's become a popular ingredient in anti-aging skincare products...

Wrinkle smoothingMuscle relaxationSnake venom-inspired anti-aging

TESOFENSINE

Weight Loss & MetabolicResearch Only

Originally developed as a neurological treatment, this compound unexpectedly emerged as one of the most potent weight lo...

Significant weight loss potentialAppetite suppressionIncreased satiety

TESTAGEN

Anti-Aging & LongevityResearch Only

Developed as part of the Russian bioregulator peptide series, this tetrapeptide targets reproductive tissue health in ag...

Testosterone supportAnti-agingHormone optimization

THYMOSIN ALPHA-1

Immune SupportMixed Availability

Originally isolated from the thymus gland, this 28-amino acid peptide has been a fixture in immunology research for deca...

Immune modulationT-cell supportTissue repair support

TRIPEPTIDE-29

Skin, Hair & CosmeticCosmetic

This synthetic tripeptide mimics the most frequently occurring amino acid sequence found in human collagen fibers. Cosme...

Collagen synthesis signalSkin structure supportWrinkle reduction

VESUGEN

Tissue Repair & HealingResearch Only

Part of the Khavinson bioregulator family, this tripeptide consists of three amino acids (lysine-glutamate-aspartate) an...

Endothelial functionVascular healthCardiovascular tissue support

VILON

Anti-Aging & LongevityResearch Only

This two-amino-acid peptide represents one of the smallest bioregulatory compounds studied for immune system aging. Deri...

Thymus supportImmune agingLongevity research

5-AMINO-1MQ

Weight Loss & MetabolicResearch Only

This small molecule compound targets a specific enzyme involved in cellular energy production and fat storage. Metabolic...

Fat metabolism supportMetabolic regulationAnti-aging potential

ADIPOTIDE

Weight Loss & MetabolicResearch Only

This experimental compound represents one of the more unusual approaches to weight management research, designed to sele...

Targeted fat reductionAdipose tissue targeting

AICAR

Weight Loss & MetabolicResearch Only

Originally developed as a potential diabetes treatment, this nucleoside analog has gained attention in metabolic researc...

AMPK activationFat oxidationExercise mimetic effects

AOD-9604

Weight Loss & MetabolicMixed Availability

This synthetic fragment contains just 15 amino acids from the tail end of human growth hormone, engineered to retain fat...

Fat metabolismLipolysis supportBody composition

ARGIRELINE (ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-3)

Skin, Hair & CosmeticCosmetic

This synthetic six-amino-acid peptide was designed to interfere with nerve signals that cause facial muscles to contract...

Wrinkle reductionExpression line softeningNon-invasive Botox alternative

BRONCHOGEN

Tissue Repair & HealingResearch Only

Part of the Khavinson bioregulator family, this tripeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp) targets respiratory and bronchial tissues speci...

Bronchial tissue supportRespiratory functionMucosal health

CARDIOGEN

Tissue Repair & HealingResearch Only

This tripeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp) belongs to the Khavinson bioregulator family, a series of short peptides developed by Russ...

Cardiac tissue supportCardiovascular functionMyocardial health

CARTALAX

Anti-Aging & LongevityResearch Only

This three-amino-acid peptide belongs to the bioregulator family developed by Russian researcher Vladimir Khavinson, spe...

Cartilage supportMusculoskeletal healthAnti-aging potential

DECAPEPTIDE-12

Skin, Hair & CosmeticCosmetic

Originally developed as a safer alternative to hydroquinone, this synthetic peptide has gained attention in dermatologic...

Skin brighteningHyperpigmentation reductionDark spot treatment

DERMORPHIN

Sexual Function & LibidoResearch Only

Found in the skin secretions of South American tree frogs, this potent opioid peptide has captured attention from neuros...

Pain relief researchAnalgesic studies

DULAGLUTIDE

Weight Loss & MetabolicPrescription Available

This synthetic peptide has become one of the most prescribed diabetes medications globally, with over 2 million patients...

Blood sugar regulationCardiovascular risk reductionOnce-weekly dosing

FOLLISTATIN 315

Growth Hormone SecretionResearch Only

Among the different forms of follistatin found naturally in the body, the 315 variant stands out for its ability to stay...

Localized myostatin inhibitionTargeted muscle supportLean mass preservation

FOLLISTATIN 344

Growth Hormone SecretionResearch Only

This glycoprotein acts as a molecular brake on muscle breakdown signals, making it a target of intense interest in muscl...

Myostatin inhibitionMuscle growth supportLean mass preservation

FOXO4-DRI

Anti-Aging & LongevityResearch Only

Among the newest targets in aging research, this experimental peptide aims to eliminate senescent cells—the damaged, zom...

Senescent cell clearanceAnti-aging researchCellular renewal

GHRP-6

Growth Hormone SecretionResearch Only

Originally developed as part of a family of synthetic growth hormone secretagogues, this hexapeptide has carved out a un...

GH releaseAppetite stimulationMuscle building research

GLUTATHIONE

Anti-Aging & LongevityResearch Only

Often called the body's most important antioxidant, this simple three-amino acid molecule plays essential roles in cellu...

Antioxidant protectionDetoxification supportImmune function

HEXARELIN

Growth Hormone SecretionResearch Only

Among growth hormone-releasing peptides, this synthetic compound stands out for delivering unusually powerful GH respons...

Potent GH releaseMuscle researchPerformance studies

HUMANIN

Anti-Aging & LongevityResearch Only

Among the first peptides discovered to be encoded by mitochondrial DNA, this 24-amino acid molecule emerged from Alzheim...

NeuroprotectionMitochondrial supportAnti-apoptotic effects

KISSPEPTIN-10

Sexual Function & LibidoMixed Availability

Originally identified as a regulator of the onset of puberty, this 10-amino acid fragment has become a focal point for r...

Libido researchHormone axis stimulationReproductive function

LIRAGLUTIDE

Weight Loss & MetabolicPrescription Available

Originally developed for type 2 diabetes treatment, this synthetic peptide has become a cornerstone therapy for both met...

Weight managementBlood sugar regulationCardiovascular risk reduction

LL-37

Tissue Repair & HealingResearch Only

This human antimicrobial peptide belongs to the cathelicidin family and serves as part of our innate immune system's fir...

Wound healingAntimicrobial activityImmune modulation

MGF (Mechano Growth Factor)

Growth Hormone SecretionResearch Only

When muscles experience mechanical stress or damage, they release a specialized variant of insulin-like growth factor ca...

Muscle repairSatellite cell activationLocal tissue recovery

MOTS-C

Anti-Aging & LongevityResearch Only

Originally discovered within mitochondria, this peptide has garnered attention for its ability to mimic some metabolic b...

Exercise mimetic effectsMetabolic healthMitochondrial function

NAD+

Anti-Aging & LongevityResearch Only

This essential coenzyme has caught researchers' attention as a potential anti-aging intervention, despite not actually b...

Cellular energy productionDNA repair supportAnti-aging potential

NONAPEPTIDE-1

Skin, Hair & CosmeticCosmetic

Also marketed under the name Melanostatine, this nine-amino-acid synthetic peptide has carved out a niche in cosmetic fo...

Melanin inhibitionSkin brighteningPigmentation control

ORFORGLIPRON

Weight Loss & MetabolicResearch Only

Unlike traditional GLP-1 medications that require daily or weekly injections, this compound aims to deliver the same met...

Oral administration (no injection)Weight loss potentialBlood sugar regulation

OXYTOCIN

Sexual Function & LibidoPrescription Available

Often called the 'love hormone,' this nine-amino acid peptide plays a central role in childbirth, breastfeeding, and pai...

Social bonding supportStress reductionReproductive function

PAL-AHK

Skin, Hair & CosmeticCosmetic

This modified version of the AHK tripeptide gets attached to a fatty acid chain to help it penetrate deeper into scalp t...

Hair follicle stimulationScalp healthHair thickness

PAL-GHK

Skin, Hair & CosmeticCosmetic

This fatty acid-modified version of the copper peptide GHK was specifically engineered to solve a penetration problem th...

Enhanced collagen synthesisSkin repairAnti-wrinkle effects

PANCRAGEN

Tissue Repair & HealingResearch Only

Part of Vladimir Khavinson's bioregulator peptide series, this four-amino acid compound targets pancreatic tissue regene...

Pancreatic tissue supportBeta-cell functionGlucose metabolism

PEG-MGF

Growth Hormone SecretionResearch Only

This synthetic peptide represents an engineered approach to extending the biological activity of Mechano Growth Factor t...

Extended muscle growth signalingSystemic muscle repairImproved bioavailability

PGPIPN

Tissue Repair & HealingResearch Only

This six-amino-acid sequence belongs to a class of synthetic peptides designed to modulate immune system responses durin...

Anti-inflammatory potentialTissue repair supportImmunomodulation

PNC-27

Anti-Aging & LongevityResearch Only

Originally developed as a targeted cancer therapy, this synthetic peptide was designed to distinguish between malignant ...

Anti-cancer researchSelective cell targeting

RIGIN

Skin, Hair & CosmeticCosmetic

This synthetic lipopeptide has become a cornerstone ingredient in commercial anti-aging skincare, most notably as half o...

Anti-inflammatoryInflammaging reductionIL-6 suppression

SNAP-8

Skin, Hair & CosmeticResearch Only

Cosmetic researchers have been investigating this synthetic octapeptide as a potential alternative to botulinum toxin in...

Anti-wrinkle researchExpression line reductionCosmetic enhancement

SOMATROPIN (HGH)

Growth Hormone SecretionPrescription Available

This is the lab-synthesized version of the growth hormone your pituitary gland produces naturally, engineered to be mole...

Direct GH effectsMuscle growthFat metabolism

SYN-COLL

Skin, Hair & CosmeticCosmetic

This synthetic tripeptide was designed to trigger the body's natural collagen production pathways by essentially fooling...

Collagen stimulationWrinkle depth reductionSkin elasticity

THYMAGEN

Immune SupportResearch Only

Part of the Khavinson bioregulator family, this synthetic dipeptide consists of just two amino acids: glutamic acid and ...

Thymus supportImmune modulationT-cell function

THYMALIN

Anti-Aging & LongevityResearch Only

Extracted from calf thymus glands, this peptide complex has drawn attention from researchers investigating why immune sy...

Thymus regenerationImmune supportAnti-aging

TRIPTORELIN

Sexual Function & LibidoPrescription Available

This synthetic hormone analog mimics the body's natural gonadotropin-releasing hormone and holds FDA approval for treati...

GnRH axis stimulationHormonal resetLH/FSH modulation

VESILUTE

Tissue Repair & HealingResearch Only

Part of the Khavinson bioregulator family, this tripeptide targets the cardiovascular system with a specific focus on ma...

Vascular tissue supportBlood vessel functionEndothelial health

VIALOX

Skin, Hair & CosmeticCosmetic

This synthetic pentapeptide targets the same wrinkle-forming pathways as Botox, but through topical application rather t...

Muscle relaxationExpression wrinkle reductionBotox-like effects

ADAMAX

Cognitive EnhancementResearch Only

Part of a family of ACTH-derived synthetic peptides being explored for their effects on brain function and cognition. Re...

Cognitive enhancementNootropic effectsMental clarity

VIP

Other & EmergingResearch Only

Originally discovered in pig intestines in 1970, this 28-amino acid peptide functions as both a hormone and neurotransmi...

Gut functionNeuroprotectionImmune modulation

AHK-CU

Skin, Hair & CosmeticResearch Only

This synthetic tripeptide bound to copper has gained attention in dermatological research for its potential role in reve...

Hair growth supportFollicle healthScalp improvement

ARA-290

Tissue Repair & HealingResearch Only

Originally developed as a safer alternative to erythropoietin for tissue protection, this synthetic peptide has emerged ...

Neuropathic pain researchTissue repairNerve protection

BPC-157 + TB-500

Tissue Repair & HealingMixed Availability

This therapeutic combination pairs two of the most researched healing peptides in an attempt to amplify their individual...

Enhanced tissue repairSynergistic healingRecovery support

CAGRILINTIDE + SEMAGLUTIDE

Weight Loss & MetabolicResearch Only

This experimental combination pairs two distinct metabolic regulators to tackle weight management from multiple angles. ...

Enhanced weight managementDual mechanism approachAppetite control

CEREBROLYSIN

Cognitive EnhancementMixed Availability

Derived from pig brain tissue through a standardized extraction process, this peptide mixture has been a subject of neur...

Cognitive supportBrain recoveryNeuroprotection

CHONLUTEN

Tissue Repair & HealingResearch Only

This tripeptide belongs to the Khavinson bioregulator family, a class of short peptides developed by Russian scientist V...

Lung tissue supportMucosal barrier functionRespiratory epithelial health

CORTAGEN

Cognitive EnhancementResearch Only

Part of Vladimir Khavinson's bioregulator peptide family, this tripeptide was developed specifically to target brain cor...

Cerebral cortex supportNeuroprotectionCognitive function

DIHEXA

Cognitive EnhancementResearch Only

Originally developed as a derivative of angiotensin IV, this small peptide has attracted attention from neuroscience res...

Cognitive enhancementMemory improvementNeuroplasticity support

DS5

Other & EmergingResearch Only

Cancer researchers have identified this peptide as a potential diagnostic tool for lymphoma treatment monitoring. With o...

Research applications

DSIP

Sleep & Stress RecoveryResearch Only

Originally discovered in rabbit brain tissue in the 1970s, this nine-amino acid neuropeptide has attracted decades of re...

Sleep quality researchStress recoveryRelaxation support

GHRP-2

Growth Hormone SecretionResearch Only

Among the growth hormone releasing peptides developed in the 1990s, GHRP-2 stands out for its reliability in triggering ...

Strong GH releaseMuscle researchRecovery support

ELORALINTIDE

Weight Loss & MetabolicResearch Only

This Eli Lilly compound represents a different approach to pharmaceutical weight loss, working through amylin receptors ...

Weight loss potentialAppetite regulation via amylin pathwayNovel mechanism of action

ENCLOMIPHENE

Sexual Function & LibidoResearch Only

This selective estrogen receptor modulator represents a cleaner approach to testosterone restoration compared to its par...

Testosterone restorationFertility supportEstrogen modulation

EPITHALON

Anti-Aging & LongevityResearch Only

This four-amino acid synthetic peptide has gained attention in aging research circles for its proposed ability to influe...

Telomerase activationAnti-aging researchCellular longevity