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Research compound reference, A–Z.

Every compound we supply in one place, grouped by research area: what it is, how long it is, what it targets and where it stands in research. 21 entries.

Antioxidant 1

Glutathione

Glutathione is a small peptide made of three amino acids and is found in nearly every cell. It is widely studied for its role in protecting cells from oxidative stress.

Type
Antioxidant tripeptide
Length
3 amino acids (Glu-Cys-Gly)
Targets
Cellular redox balance
Status
Widely studied

Cofactors / NAD+ pathway 1

NAD+

NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme involved in cell energy production. It is widely studied in research on metabolism and cell ageing.

Type
Coenzyme (dinucleotide)
Length
Not a peptide
Targets
Sirtuins, PARPs, cell energy
Status
Widely studied

Cofactors / vitamins 1

Methylcobalamin (B12)

Methylcobalamin is one of the natural active forms of vitamin B12. It is studied for its role as a cofactor in cell metabolism and nerve-related research.

Type
Active vitamin B12
Length
Not a peptide
Targets
Methionine synthase cofactor
Status
Widely studied

Growth hormone 4

CJC-1295 (No DAC)

CJC-1295 without DAC is a modified version of growth hormone-releasing hormone. It is often paired with a GHRP such as Ipamorelin in research.

Type
GHRH analogue (Mod GRF 1-29)
Length
29 amino acids
Targets
GHRH receptor
Status
Research compound

CJC-1295 (No DAC) + Ipamorelin

This blend combines CJC-1295 (without DAC) and Ipamorelin in one vial. The two are commonly paired in growth hormone research because they act on different receptors.

Type
GHRH + GHRP blend
Contains
CJC-1295 (no DAC), Ipamorelin
Targets
GHRH and ghrelin receptors
Status
Research blend

Ipamorelin

Ipamorelin is a synthetic peptide that acts on the ghrelin receptor. It is studied for its selective effect on growth hormone release.

Type
Growth hormone secretagogue
Length
5 amino acids
Targets
Ghrelin receptor (GHS-R1a)
Status
Research compound

Tesamorelin (Egrifta)

Tesamorelin is a synthetic version of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH), modified to be more stable. It is studied in research on growth hormone release and fat distribution.

Type
Stabilised GHRH analogue
Length
44 amino acids
Targets
GHRH receptor
Status
Approved medicine (Egrifta)

HPG axis 1

Kisspeptin-10

Kisspeptin-10 is a 10-amino-acid fragment of the kisspeptin protein. It is studied for its role in signalling along the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis.

Type
Kisspeptin fragment
Length
10 amino acids
Targets
Kisspeptin receptor (KISS1R)
Status
Clinical research

Melanocortin agonists 3

MT-1 (Afamelanotide)

Afamelanotide is a synthetic version of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. It is studied in research on skin pigmentation.

Type
Alpha-MSH analogue
Length
13 amino acids
Targets
MC1R
Status
Approved medicine (Scenesse)

MT-2 (Melanotan-II)

Melanotan-II is a synthetic cyclic peptide that acts on several melanocortin receptors. It appears in lab research on pigmentation and receptor activity.

Type
Cyclic melanocortin agonist
Length
7 amino acids (cyclic)
Targets
MC1R, MC3R, MC4R, MC5R
Status
Not approved, research only

PT-141 (Bremelanotide)

Bremelanotide is a synthetic peptide developed from Melanotan-II. It is studied for its activity at melanocortin receptors in the brain.

Type
Cyclic melanocortin agonist
Length
7 amino acids (cyclic)
Targets
MC4R and MC3R
Status
Approved medicine (Vyleesi)

Metabolic 4

Cagrilintide

Cagrilintide is a synthetic version of the hormone amylin, designed to last longer. It is often studied alongside GLP-1 compounds.

Type
Long-acting amylin analogue
Length
—
Targets
Amylin and calcitonin receptors
Status
In clinical trials

MOTS-c

MOTS-c is a short peptide that comes from mitochondrial DNA. Researchers study it for its role in cell energy and metabolic signalling.

Type
Mitochondrial-derived peptide
Length
16 amino acids
Targets
AMPK metabolic pathway
Status
Pre-clinical research

Retatrutide

Retatrutide is a synthetic peptide that acts on three hormone receptors (GLP-1, GIP and glucagon). It is being investigated in clinical research on metabolism and body weight.

Type
Lipidated peptide, triple agonist
Length
39 amino acids
Targets
GIP, GLP-1 and glucagon receptors
Status
In late-stage clinical trials

Tirzepatide

Tirzepatide is a synthetic peptide that targets two incretin receptors. It is widely referenced in published research on glucose regulation and metabolism.

Type
Lipidated peptide, dual agonist
Length
39 amino acids
Targets
GIP and GLP-1 receptors
Status
Approved medicine (Mounjaro)

Pineal / longevity 1

Epithalon

Epithalon is a four-amino-acid synthetic peptide based on a pineal gland extract. It is studied in lab research on cell ageing.

Type
Synthetic tetrapeptide
Length
4 amino acids (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly)
Targets
Telomerase activity studies
Status
Pre-clinical research

Regenerative 4

BPC-157

BPC-157 is a 15-amino-acid peptide based on a protein found in stomach fluid. Most of the research on it is pre-clinical and looks at tissue models.

Type
Synthetic peptide fragment
Length
15 amino acids
Targets
Not fully established
Status
Pre-clinical research

GHK-Cu

GHK-Cu is a small peptide bound to copper that occurs naturally in the body. It is studied in skin and cosmetic research.

Type
Copper-bound tripeptide
Length
3 amino acids (Gly-His-Lys)
Targets
Copper transport, matrix genes
Status
Cosmetic and skin research

KLOW Blend

KLOW is a pre-mixed blend of four regenerative-research peptides (GHK-Cu, BPC-157, TB-500 and KPV), supplied together in one 80mg vial. The GHK-Cu gives the reconstituted liquid its characteristic blue colour.

Type
Four-peptide blend
Contains
GHK-Cu, BPC-157, TB-500, KPV
Targets
See each component
Status
Research blend

TB-500

TB-500 is a synthetic peptide based on part of thymosin beta-4, a naturally occurring protein. It appears in lab research on cell movement and repair.

Type
Synthetic thymosin beta-4 fragment
Length
—
Targets
G-actin (actin binding)
Status
Pre-clinical research

Supplies 1

BAC Water

Sterile water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol, used in the lab to reconstitute freeze-dried peptides.

Type
Lab supply
Length
10ml vial
Targets
—
Status
Diluent

This reference describes compounds as they appear in published research. It contains no dosing or administration guidance for use in or on humans or animals. All products are sold for laboratory research use only.

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