All peptides
Educational profiles on 25 of the most-researched peptides. Filter by evidence level or research goal.
BPC-157
Animal / LabA 15-amino-acid fragment derived from a stomach-protecting protein, widely studied in rodents for gut, tendon, and ligament repair.
TB-500
Animal / LabA synthetic fragment of thymosin beta-4 studied in animals for wound healing, cardiac repair, and tissue regeneration.
GHK-Cu
Limited Human EvidenceA naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide widely used in cosmetics and studied for skin remodeling and wound healing.
Semaglutide
Strong Human EvidenceA GLP-1 receptor agonist FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes (Ozempic) and chronic weight management (Wegovy).
Tirzepatide
Strong Human EvidenceA dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes (Mounjaro) and chronic weight management (Zepbound).
Retatrutide
Moderate Human EvidenceAn investigational triple GLP-1 / GIP / glucagon receptor agonist showing the largest weight-loss effects yet seen in mid-stage trials.
Sermorelin
Limited Human EvidenceA 29-amino-acid GHRH analog formerly FDA-approved for childhood growth hormone deficiency.
CJC-1295
Limited Human EvidenceA long-acting GHRH analog studied as a research peptide for sustained growth hormone elevation.
Ipamorelin
Limited Human EvidenceA selective ghrelin receptor agonist studied as a growth hormone secretagogue with minimal effects on cortisol or prolactin.
PT-141 (Bremelanotide)
Strong Human EvidenceA melanocortin receptor agonist FDA-approved as Vyleesi for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women.
NAD+
Limited Human EvidenceA central coenzyme in energy metabolism that has been studied as a supplement and IV therapy for aging, fatigue, and metabolic health.
MOTS-c
ExperimentalA mitochondrial-encoded peptide studied for its role in metabolism, exercise capacity, and mitochondrial signaling.
Tesamorelin
Strong Human EvidenceA long-acting GHRH analog FDA-approved as Egrifta for HIV-associated visceral fat accumulation.
AOD-9604
Limited Human EvidenceA 16-amino-acid C-terminal fragment of human growth hormone studied for fat metabolism, with disappointing weight-loss outcomes in humans.
Epitalon
ExperimentalA four-amino-acid peptide studied primarily in Russian and Eastern European research for longevity, sleep, and antioxidant effects.
Selank
ExperimentalA Russian-developed heptapeptide analog of tuftsin studied as a nasal anxiolytic with minimal sedation in small clinical trials.
Semax
ExperimentalA Russian-developed ACTH(4-10) analog used intranasally and studied for cognitive performance and stroke recovery.
Melanotan II
Limited Human EvidenceA cyclic melanocortin receptor agonist that increases skin pigmentation; precursor research peptide that led to bremelanotide.
Thymosin Alpha-1
Moderate Human EvidenceA 28-amino-acid immunomodulatory peptide approved in many countries (as Zadaxin) for hepatitis B and as an adjunct in cancer and infection.
Kisspeptin
Moderate Human EvidenceAn upstream regulator of the reproductive axis studied for fertility, hypothalamic amenorrhea, and sexual arousal pathways.
LL-37
Limited Human EvidenceA human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide central to skin and respiratory innate immunity.
DSIP
ExperimentalDelta sleep-inducing peptide, a nonapeptide studied for slow-wave sleep and stress modulation since the 1970s.
KPV
Animal / LabThe C-terminal tripeptide of α-MSH studied for anti-inflammatory effects in gut and skin disease.
Dihexa
ExperimentalA small-molecule angiotensin IV analog with reported pro-cognitive effects in animals via the hepatocyte growth factor / c-Met system.
5-Amino-1MQ
Animal / LabA small-molecule NNMT inhibitor studied in obese mice for reducing fat mass and raising cellular NAD+ and SAM levels.