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Research Library

Mechanism of action, research history, and notable published studies for every compound and reagent in the catalogue, plus compounds we no longer carry. Blends and reagents are covered too — for those, the entry says plainly which literature exists and which does not. All information is for laboratory research purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

Research purposes only. This information does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before considering any substance for personal use.

BPC-157

Body Protection Compound 157, Pentadecapeptide BPC 157

A stable 15-amino acid gastric peptide studied for tissue repair and cytoprotection.

Pentadecapeptide / Gastroprotective peptide
1419.56 Da
4 studies

TB-500

Thymosin Beta-4, Tβ4

A synthetic form of Thymosin Beta-4, a ubiquitous actin-sequestering protein studied for wound healing and tissue regeneration.

Beta-thymosin / Actin-sequestering peptide
~4,963 Da (44-residue form)
4 studies

Semaglutide

GLP-1 RA, GLP-1 receptor agonist

A long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist with established efficacy in type 2 diabetes and obesity clinical trials.

GLP-1 receptor agonist / Incretin mimetic
4,113.58 Da
4 studies

Tirzepatide

GIP/GLP-1 RA, Dual incretin agonist

The first dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist, demonstrating superior weight loss and glycemic control in large clinical trials.

Dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist / Dual incretin mimetic
4,813.48 Da
4 studies

CJC-1295

Modified GRF 1-29, Mod GRF 1-29

A GHRH analog engineered for extended half-life, studied for its ability to stimulate sustained pulsatile growth hormone release.

GHRH analog / Growth hormone secretagogue
~3,367 Da (without DAC) / ~3,647 Da (with DAC)
3 studies

Ipamorelin

NNC 26-0161

A highly selective pentapeptide growth hormone secretagogue and ghrelin receptor agonist studied for clean, pulsatile GH release.

Pentapeptide / Growth hormone secretagogue (GHRP)
711.85 Da
3 studies

Retatrutide

LY3437943

A synthetic triple agonist activating GIP, GLP-1, and glucagon receptors simultaneously, studied for its multi-pathway effects on weight and metabolic regulation.

Triple hormone receptor agonist (GIP / GLP-1 / glucagon) — synthetic peptide
~4,731 Da (fatty-acid-modified peptide)
3 studies

MOTS-c

Mitochondrial Open Reading Frame of the 12S rRNA-c

A 16-amino-acid, mitochondrial-DNA-encoded peptide studied as an exercise mimetic for its effects on AMPK activation and metabolic homeostasis.

16-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived peptide (MDP) / Metabolic regulator
2,174.59 Da
3 studies

GHK-Cu

Copper Tripeptide-1, Gly-His-Lys-Cu(II)

A naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide studied for its roles in collagen synthesis, tissue remodeling, and antioxidant activity.

Copper-binding tripeptide / Tissue-remodeling and antioxidant peptide
~403 Da (peptide–copper complex)
9 studies

AOD-9604

hGH Fragment 176-191, Advanced Obesity Drug 9604

A modified 16-amino-acid fragment of human growth hormone studied for lipolytic effects without the growth-promoting activity of full-length hGH.

Modified 16-amino-acid hGH fragment / Lipolytic peptide
~1,815 Da
3 studies

NAD+

Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide

An essential cellular coenzyme and substrate for sirtuins and PARP enzymes, studied for its role in energy metabolism, DNA repair, and its decline with age.

Nucleotide coenzyme (oxidized dinucleotide) — cellular metabolism research compound
663.43 Da
3 studies

Tesamorelin

TH9507, GRF(1-44) analog

A stabilized analog of the full-length growth hormone-releasing factor, GRF(1-44), studied for its ability to reduce visceral fat by restoring the body's own pulsatile growth hormone release.

GHRH analog / Growth hormone-releasing factor (GRF) analog
5,135.9 Da (free base)
3 studies

SS-31

Elamipretide, MTP-131

A cardiolipin-binding tetrapeptide that concentrates in the inner mitochondrial membrane, studied for its effects on mitochondrial bioenergetics.

Aromatic-cationic tetrapeptide / Mitochondria-targeted cardiolipin-binding compound
639.80 Da
3 studies

Cagrilintide

AM833, NNC0174-0833

A long-acting amylin analogue studied for its effects on satiety signalling and body weight, alone and alongside GLP-1 receptor agonists.

Long-acting amylin analogue / amylin (AMY) and calcitonin receptor agonist
~3,951 Da
3 studies

Melanotan-1

Afamelanotide, [Nle⁴, D-Phe⁷]-α-MSH

A protease-resistant analogue of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone studied for melanocortin-1 receptor agonism and eumelanin synthesis.

Cyclic-free linear tridecapeptide / Melanocortin receptor agonist (α-MSH analogue)
1,646.85 Da
2 studies

DSIP

Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide, Delta EEG-inducing peptide

A nonapeptide isolated from cerebral venous blood during induced sleep, studied for delta-wave EEG effects and neuroendocrine modulation.

Nonapeptide / Neuropeptide of undetermined receptor target
848.81 Da
2 studies

KLOW

GHK-Cu / BPC-157 / TB-500 / KPV blend, Four-peptide repair blend

A four-peptide blend combining GHK-Cu, BPC-157, TB-500 and KPV — each with its own literature, none studied in combination.

Multi-peptide research blend (GHK-Cu, BPC-157, TB-500, KPV)
Varies by component
1 study

Wolverine (BPC + TB)

BPC-157 / TB-500 blend, Wolverine blend

A two-peptide blend of BPC-157 and TB-500, the most commonly paired combination in tissue-repair research literature.

Two-peptide research blend (BPC-157, TB-500)
Varies by component

LIPO-C Fat Blaster

Lipotropic blend, MIC + B12 injection

A ready-to-use lipotropic solution of L-carnitine, methionine, inositol, choline, B12, B6 and NADH at 526 mg/mL combined.

Lipotropic research solution (L-carnitine, methionine, inositol, choline, B12, B6, NADH)
Varies by constituent
3 studies

Vitamin B12

Cobalamin, Cyanocobalamin

An essential cobalt-containing cofactor for methionine synthase and methylmalonyl-CoA mutase, supplied as a ready-to-use solution.

Cobalt-containing corrinoid vitamin / Enzyme cofactor (not a peptide)
1,355.37 Da
1 study

Bacteriostatic Water

BAC water, Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP

Sterile water preserved with 0.9% benzyl alcohol — the standard diluent for reconstituting lyophilised research peptides in a multi-use vial.

Sterile preserved diluent / USP compendial reagent (not a peptide)
18.02 Da (water)
1 study

This information is for research purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Compounds listed here may not be approved for human use in your jurisdiction. A listing here is not a claim that a compound has been studied for any particular use.