Peptide Research Profiles

Anti-Obesity Drug 9604

A modified fragment of human growth hormone studied for fat metabolism and cartilage regeneration without GH's systemic effects.

Body Protection Compound-157

A synthetic pentadecapeptide derived from gastric juice, researched for tissue repair across tendons, gut, bone, and the nervous system.

BPC-157 / TB-500 Healing Stack

The foundational healing peptide stack — BPC-157's local tissue repair and angiogenesis paired with TB-500's systemic anti-inflammatory and cell migration effects.

BPC-157 / TB-500 / GHK-Cu — Unbranded GLOW Stack

The three-peptide healing stack sold under many names — most commonly the GLOW blend. BPC-157 and TB-500 for structural tissue repair, GHK-Cu for collagen, skin, and wound healing.

Cartalax (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly)

A cartilage-derived tetrapeptide bioregulator researched for chondrocyte stimulation and joint cartilage regeneration — the cartilage-targeted component in the Deadpool blend.

CJC-1295 (With and Without DAC)

A GHRH analog that comes in two fundamentally different versions: a pulse-mimicking 30-minute form (no DAC) and a long-acting 8-day form (with DAC) — and most vendors sell both under the same name.

CJC-1295 Without Drug Affinity Complex (Modified GRF 1-29)

The pulsatile GHRH analog — same compound as CJC-1295. Vendor naming convention specifying the absence of the albumin-binding DAC modification.

CJC-1295 / GHRP-2 Blend

A potent GH secretagogue stack pairing CJC-1295's GHRH action with GHRP-2's strong GHS-R agonism — more GH output than CJC/Ipamorelin, but with greater cortisol and prolactin elevation.

CJC-1295 / GHRP-6 Blend

CJC-1295 paired with GHRP-6 — similar GH potency to the GHRP-2 stack but with a more pronounced appetite-stimulating effect, making it popular in mass-gaining and recovery contexts.

CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin Blend

The most widely used GH secretagogue stack — CJC-1295 extends GH release duration while Ipamorelin provides a clean, selective GH pulse without cortisol or prolactin elevation.

CJC-1295 with Drug Affinity Complex (DAC)

A long-acting GHRH analog with a maleimide-lysine DAC modification that covalently binds albumin — extending half-life to ~8 days and producing sustained GH elevation instead of physiological pulses.

Diamond Glow — GHK-Cu / TB-500 / BPC-157

A vendor-branded name for the GLOW formulation — GHK-Cu (50mg) + TB-500 (10mg) + BPC-157 (10mg) in a 70mg vial.

Dihexa (N-hexanoic-Tyr-Ile-(6) aminohexanoic amide)

A potent angiotensin IV analog that enhances hippocampal synaptogenesis — preclinical data suggests cognitive enhancement several orders of magnitude more potent than BDNF.

Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide (DSIP)

A naturally occurring nonapeptide originally isolated from rabbit cerebral venous blood during sleep — researched for sleep regulation, stress adaptation, and anti-aging properties.

Epitalon (Epithalamin Tetrapeptide)

A tetrapeptide derived from the pineal gland studied for telomere elongation, anti-aging, and circadian rhythm regulation.

GHK-Cu (Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine Copper Complex)

A naturally occurring tripeptide-copper complex that declines with age, with decades of in vitro and animal evidence for wound healing and gene regulation — and almost no injectable human trial data.

Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-2

A potent synthetic GH secretagogue with moderate cortisol and prolactin elevation — stronger than Ipamorelin, less than Hexarelin.

Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-6

The original synthetic GHRP — produces strong GH release with pronounced hunger stimulation, making it popular for bulking and bodybuilding research.

GLOW — GHK-Cu / TB-500 / BPC-157

A three-peptide healing stack combining GHK-Cu's skin and collagen repair with TB-500's anti-inflammatory tissue healing and BPC-157's regenerative effects.

Semaglutide — GLP-1 Receptor Agonist

Vendor shorthand for Semaglutide — a long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist FDA-approved as Ozempic and Wegovy.

Tirzepatide — GLP-1/GIP Dual Agonist

Vendor shorthand for Tirzepatide — FDA-approved dual GLP-1/GIP agonist achieving ~22% weight reduction.

Retatrutide — GLP-1/GIP/Glucagon Triple Agonist

Vendor shorthand for Retatrutide — the first triple incretin agonist with ~24% weight loss in Phase II trials.

Hexarelin Acetate

One of the most potent GHRPs, studied for maximal GH release and cardiac protection — but with notable cortisol and prolactin elevation.

Human Growth Hormone Fragment 176-191

The C-terminal lipolytic fragment of human growth hormone — isolated fat-burning activity without GH's growth-promoting or insulin-disrupting effects.

Humanin (HN)

A mitochondrial-derived peptide with neuroprotective, cardioprotective, and anti-aging properties — encoded in the 16S rRNA region of mitochondrial DNA.

Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 Long Arg3

A long-acting analog of IGF-1 with ~60x greater potency than native IGF-1, studied for muscle hypertrophy, recovery, and neuroprotection.

Ipamorelin (NNC 26-0161)

A selective GHS-R1a agonist that triggers pulsatile growth hormone release without elevating cortisol or prolactin — the cleanest receptor profile among GH secretagogues.

Kisspeptin-10 (KP-10)

The active decapeptide fragment of the KISS1 gene product — master regulator of reproductive hormone pulsatility. Same compound as Kisspeptin-10.

Kisspeptin-10 (KP-10)

The C-terminal decapeptide of kisspeptin — a key regulator of reproductive hormones and GnRH pulsatility, studied for fertility and hypogonadism.

KLOW — GHK-Cu / KPV / TB-500 / BPC-157

A four-peptide healing stack that adds KPV's targeted anti-inflammatory action to the GLOW formula — designed for inflammation-driven conditions.

KPV Tripeptide (Lys-Pro-Val)

A C-terminal fragment of alpha-MSH with potent anti-inflammatory and gut-healing properties — studied for IBD, skin inflammation, and wound repair.

Cathelicidin Antimicrobial Peptide LL-37

The only known human cathelicidin — a multifunctional antimicrobial peptide with immune modulation, wound healing, and anti-biofilm activity.

Afamelanotide (Melanotan I)

FDA-approved synthetic α-MSH analog for erythropoietic protoporphyria — produces skin tanning via selective MC1R agonism without the sexual side effects of Melanotan II.

Melanotan II (MT-2)

A cyclic analog of alpha-MSH studied for skin tanning, erectile function, and appetite suppression — not FDA-approved and associated with significant risks.

Mod GRF 1-29 (CJC-1295 No DAC) / Ipamorelin Blend

Functionally equivalent to CJC-1295 (No DAC) + Ipamorelin — vendors use 'Mod GRF 1-29' as the alternative name for CJC-1295 without DAC in this short-acting GH secretagogue stack.

Mitochondrial Open Reading Frame of the 12S rRNA-c

A mitochondrial-derived peptide that regulates metabolic homeostasis, insulin sensitivity, and exercise capacity.

N-Acetyl Selank (Acetylated Selank)

An acetylated form of Selank with greater enzymatic stability — used for the same anxiolytic and nootropic applications with potentially enhanced potency.

N-Acetyl Semax (Acetylated Semax)

An acetylated form of Semax with enhanced stability and potency — the preferred nootropic form for intranasal administration.

Oxytocin (Synthetic)

The 'bonding hormone' — a naturally occurring nonapeptide studied for social behavior, anxiety reduction, wound healing, and metabolic effects.

Pinealon (Glu-Asp-Arg)

A pineal gland-derived tripeptide bioregulator from the Khavinson group, researched for neuroprotection, circadian rhythm support, and cognitive aging.

PT-141 / Bremelanotide

The only centrally-acting FDA-approved treatment for female hypoactive sexual desire disorder — and the first peptide-based sexual-health drug, approved 2019, now sold freely by peptide vendors.

Bremelanotide (PT-141)

Same compound as PT-141 — some vendors list bremelanotide's generic name. FDA-approved for HSDD in premenopausal women.

Retatrutide (GLP-1/GIP/Glucagon Triple Agonist)

The first triple incretin agonist (GLP-1/GIP/Glucagon) in late-stage trials — Phase II data shows ~24% weight reduction, potentially surpassing tirzepatide.

Selank (TP-7)

A synthetic analog of the endogenous immunomodulatory tetrapeptide Tuftsin, studied for anxiolytic, nootropic, and immune-enhancing effects.

Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy)

An FDA-approved GLP-1 receptor agonist with the strongest weight-loss and cardiovascular trial data of any compound sold by peptide vendors — and the only one that is a regulated pharmaceutical.

Semax (ACTH 4-7 Pro-Gly-Pro)

A neuropeptide analog of ACTH studied for cognitive enhancement, neuroprotection, and stroke recovery — widely used clinically in Russia.

Sermorelin (GHRH 1-29)

The original GHRH analog — FDA-approved in the 1990s for pediatric GH deficiency diagnosis, commercially withdrawn in 2008 for business reasons, and now widely used off-label as a GH secretagogue with a real but modest human evidence base.

Sermorelin / Ipamorelin Blend

A gentler GH secretagogue stack using Sermorelin's shorter GHRH action with Ipamorelin's clean GH pulse — favored for anti-aging protocols and long-term use where a milder GH stimulus is preferred.

SS-31 (Elamipretide / Bendavia)

A mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide that concentrates in the inner mitochondrial membrane, reducing oxidative stress and restoring ATP production — researched for heart failure, ALS, and aging.

Thymosin Beta-4 Fragment (17–23)

A synthetic fragment of Thymosin Beta-4 researched for tissue repair, cell migration, and anti-inflammatory activity — most evidence is from animal models, with human trials limited to topical ophthalmic use of the full protein.

TB-500 Fragment 17-23 (Thymosin Beta-4 Fragment)

The minimal active fragment of Thymosin Beta-4 — a heptapeptide spanning residues 17–23 that retains the actin-binding and pro-healing properties of full TB-500 at a fraction of the molecular weight.

Tesamorelin (Egrifta / Egrifta SV)

An FDA-approved GHRH analog with demonstrated visceral fat reduction in Phase 3 trials — and a notable cognitive RCT that sets it apart from all other GH secretagogues on this platform.

Thymalfasin

A thymic peptide that modulates innate and adaptive immunity — FDA-approved in 35+ countries for hepatitis and cancer immunotherapy.

Thymulin (Facteur Thymique Sérique / FTS)

A thymic nonapeptide that requires zinc for activity — promotes T-cell differentiation and maturation, with documented decline with aging driving interest as an immune-longevity compound.

Tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP Dual Agonist)

FDA-approved dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist (Mounjaro/Zepbound) achieving up to 22% body weight reduction — the most effective pharmacological weight loss agent yet studied.