Skip to content
  1. Home
  2. Directory

Reference

Full peptide directory

All 79 peptides in this wiki. Filter by name or alias, or click a column header to sort.

79 entries
Peptide directory
Peptide Categories Summary Status
5-Amino-1MQ
5-A1MQ, NNMT inhibitor
Fat loss Longevity Anti-aging NNMT inhibitor that redirects nicotinamide into NAD+ synthesis. Popular in biohacker circles, backed by zero human trials. Research chemical
ACE-031
ramatercept, ACVR2B-Fc
Fitness & muscle Myostatin decoy receptor that showed early promise in muscular dystrophy trials, then got shut down over vascular side effects. Investigational (halted clinical trials)
Adipotide
FTPP, peptide CKGGRAKDC-KLAKLAK-2
Fat loss Proapoptotic peptide that kills off adipose-tissue blood vessels; pulled from development after it damaged kidneys in human trials. Discontinued (Phase 1 nephrotoxicity)
AHK-Cu
copper tripeptide-3
Anti-aging Recovery & healing Topical copper tripeptide marketed for hair follicle stimulation, distinct from (and less studied than) GHK-Cu. Cosmetic ingredient (topical, unregulated as drug)
AICAR
AICA ribonucleoside, AMP-mimetic
Fitness & muscle Fat loss Anti-aging AMPK activator marketed as 'exercise in a pill.' WADA-banned in sport, not FDA-approved for anything. Research chemical
AOD-9604
AOD-9604, hGH Fragment 176-191
Fat loss A growth hormone fragment engineered to isolate the fat-burning effect and drop HGH's blood sugar and tissue growth effects. Trialed for obesity, never reached market. Failed efficacy trial
ARA-290
ARA-290, Cibinetide
Recovery & healing A non-hematopoietic EPO fragment developed for neuropathic pain and small-fiber nerve repair, without EPO's blood-thickening effects. Investigational (trialed)
BPC-157
BPC-157 acetate, PL 14736
Recovery & healing A 15-amino-acid fragment of the gastric body-protection compound, the most widely self-administered healing peptide for tendon, ligament, muscle, and gut injuries. Research chemical
Bronchogen
AEDL peptide
Peptide bioregulators Recovery & healing Organ-targeted bioregulator from the Khavinson lineage, aimed at bronchial and respiratory tissue. Approved in Russia
Cagrilintide
long-acting amylin analog, amylin agonist
Fat loss Fitness & muscle Long-acting amylin agonist that adds synergistic weight loss on top of GLP-1 drugs. Investigational (Phase 3)
Cardiogen
cardiac bioregulator
Peptide bioregulators Longevity Organ-targeted bioregulator from the Khavinson lineage aimed at cardiac tissue repair. Approved in Russia
Cartalax
Peptide bioregulators Recovery & healing Organ-targeted Khavinson peptide aimed at cartilage and joint tissue regeneration. Approved in Russia; research compound
Cerebrolysin
cerebrolysine
Nootropics & cognitive Longevity Recovery & healing Porcine neuropeptide preparation with clinical use for stroke and dementia in non-US countries. Approved in 40+ countries; not FDA-approved in US
Chonluten
Peptide bioregulators Recovery & healing Organ-targeted peptide for bronchial and pulmonary tissue support. Approved in Russia; research compound
CJC-1295 / Mod-GRF (1-29)
Mod-GRF (1-29), CJC-1295 without DAC
Fitness & muscle A modified GHRH analog for boosting growth hormone release, almost always stacked with a GHRP like Ipamorelin. The 'without DAC' version (Mod-GRF) sees far more use than the long-acting DAC version. Research chemical
CJC-1295 with DAC
CJC-1295 DAC, CJC-1295/DAC
Fitness & muscle Anti-aging Recovery & healing Long-acting GHRH analog with week-long half-life via albumin binding; distinct from daily-dosing CJC-1295. Research compound
Cortagen
AEDP
Peptide bioregulators Nootropics & cognitive Organ-targeted Khavinson peptide aimed at cerebral cortex structure and cognitive function. Approved in Russia
Crystagen
Peptide bioregulators Longevity Organ-targeted Khavinson peptide aimed at immune activation and B-cell function. Approved in Russia; limited Western literature
DSIP
DSIP
Nootropics & cognitive A short peptide first isolated from the brains of sleeping rabbits, explored for sleep, stress and pain modulation. Human evidence for an actual sleep-inducing effect is thin, despite the name. Research chemical
Epithalon
Epitalon, Epithalone
Anti-aging Longevity Peptide bioregulators A synthetic tetrapeptide based on a natural pineal-gland extract, studied by Russian researchers for telomerase activation, sleep and immune aging. Research chemical
FGL(L)
FGL, FG-Loop peptide
Nootropics & cognitive A 15-amino-acid fragment of the neural cell adhesion molecule that activates FGFR1 in rodent brains — real synaptic-plasticity data, zero human trials. Research chemical
FOXO4-DRI
FOXO4-DRI
Longevity Anti-aging Senolytic peptide that disrupts the FOXO4-p53 interaction to induce selective apoptosis of senescent cells. Highly promising in mouse models, with minimal human evidence. Research compound
GHK-Cu
Copper peptide, GHK-Copper
Anti-aging Recovery & healing A naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide found in human plasma. The best-studied skin peptide, also investigated for wound healing, hair and connective tissue. Cosmetic (topical) / off-label injectable
GHRP-2
pralmorelin, GPA-748
Fitness & muscle Recovery & healing Potent synthetic growth hormone secretagogue with strong GH stimulation and emerging research support for tissue repair. Research compound
GHRP-6
growth hormone releasing peptide-6
Fitness & muscle Recovery & healing Potent GH secretagogue with distinctive strong appetite stimulation via ghrelin receptor mimicry. Research compound
Glutathione
GSH, reduced glutathione
Anti-aging The body's main intracellular antioxidant tripeptide; oral supplementation genuinely raises body stores in trials, but the skin-lightening and detox claims built on top of that are much thinner. Research chemical
Gonadorelin acetate
GnRH, LHRH
Sexual health GnRH agonist peptide that stimulates endogenous LH and FSH to preserve testicular function and fertility during testosterone replacement therapy. FDA approved
Hexarelin
Rix-002
Fitness & muscle Anti-aging Recovery & healing Potent dual-receptor GH secretagogue with cardioprotective properties, limited by rapid receptor desensitization. Research compound
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
hCG, Pregnyl
Sexual health Fitness & muscle Placental hormone that mimics LH to stimulate testicular testosterone production and sperm output. Used clinically for hypogonadism/fertility, off-label in TRT, and in doping. FDA approved
Humanin
HN, HNG (Humanin analog S14G)
Longevity A mitochondrial-derived peptide originally discovered for neuroprotection against Alzheimer's-related cell death, now explored in metabolic and longevity research. Research chemical
IGF-1 LR3
IGF-1 LR3, Long R3 IGF-1
Fitness & muscle A modified, long-acting version of IGF-1, the growth factor downstream of growth hormone that directly drives muscle cell proliferation. Used in bodybuilding circles for localized and systemic muscle growth. Research chemical (acute risk)
Ipamorelin
NNC 26-0161
Fitness & muscle One of the most selective growth hormone secretagogues available. It stimulates GH release without the cortisol, prolactin or appetite spikes of older GHRPs, and is almost always paired with a GHRH analog like CJC-1295/Mod-GRF. Research chemical
Kisspeptin
KP-10, Metastin (older name)
Sexual health The master upstream regulator of the reproductive hormone axis, more recently studied for direct effects on sexual and emotional brain processing, not just downstream hormone levels. Investigational
KPV
KPV tripeptide, α-MSH(11-13)
Recovery & healing A tiny 3-amino-acid fragment of alpha-MSH studied mainly for gut and skin inflammation, popular among self-experimenters with IBD-type symptoms. Research chemical
Leuphasyl
Pentapeptide-18, Leu-DAP
Anti-aging A stabilized enkephalin fragment marketed as a topical, needle-free alternative to neuromuscular-blocking wrinkle treatments — the mechanism is plausible, the human wrinkle-reduction evidence is thin. Research chemical
Liraglutide
Saxenda, Victoza
Fat loss Longevity First-generation GLP-1 receptor agonist, FDA-approved for weight loss (Saxenda) and diabetes (Victoza) with well-established safety and efficacy. FDA-approved (2014 for diabetes, 2016 for weight loss)
Livagen
KEDA
Peptide bioregulators Recovery & healing Organ-targeted peptide bioregulator designed to support liver tissue repair and hepatic function. Approved in Russia
LL-37
cathelicidin LL-37, hCAP18
Recovery & healing Anti-aging Endogenous antimicrobial and immunomodulatory peptide with evidence for topical wound healing and emerging systemic applications. FDA Category 1 bulk drug (compounding-pharmacy use only)
Matrixyl
palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, KTTKS
Anti-aging Lipidated collagen-mimetic peptide (palmitoyl-KTTKS) that pushes fibroblasts to make more collagen and glycosaminoglycans. Cosmetic ingredient (topical, unregulated as drug)
Mazdutide
LY3305677, GCG/GLP-1 dual agonist
Fat loss Longevity Dual GLP-1/glucagon agonist in Phase 3 trials showing 15-20% weight loss with metabolic benefits beyond weight reduction. Investigational (Phase 3)
Melanotan I
afamelanotide, Scenesse
Anti-aging Recovery & healing FDA- and EU-approved MC1R agonist for erythropoietic protoporphyria; regulated pharmaceutical with photoprotection benefits, distinct from unregulated MT-2. FDA approved (2019, USA)
Melanotan II
melanotan-2, MT-II
Sexual health Anti-aging Unregulated synthetic melanocortin agonist used illicitly for tanning and erectile function, with significant cardiovascular and melanoma safety concerns. Research chemical
Met-Enkephalin
OGF, [Met5]-enkephalin
Peptide bioregulators An endogenous five-amino-acid opioid that quietly puts a brake on cell division — well-studied in oncology and immunology labs, but that's not the same as a validated self-use protocol. Research chemical
MGF
mechano growth factor, IGF-1Ec
Fitness & muscle Recovery & healing Muscle-specific IGF-1 isoform generated by mechanical stress; promotes local muscle repair and satellite cell activation. Research compound
MK-677 (Ibutamoren)
Ibutamoren, Ibutamoren Mesylate
Fitness & muscle Orally active ghrelin mimetic that raises growth hormone and IGF-1 without injections. Not actually a peptide, but a fixture of GH-secretagogue discussions. Discontinued (safety signal)
MOTS-c
MOTS-c
Longevity Fitness & muscle Mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded in mitochondrial DNA, studied for metabolic regulation and exercise-mimetic effects. Research chemical
NAD+
NAD+, NAD
Longevity Cellular coenzyme central to energy metabolism and DNA repair. Not actually a peptide, but a fixture of longevity peptide clinics and stacks. Unregulated / not a peptide
Ovagen
Peptide bioregulators Sexual health Organ-targeted peptide supporting ovarian tissue function and reproductive health. Approved in Russia; veterinary research applications documented
Oxytocin
Pitocin/Syntocinon (FDA-approved brands for labor/postpartum indications)
Sexual health The 'bonding hormone' — an FDA-approved drug for labor induction and postpartum hemorrhage, explored off-label for social bonding, sexual intimacy and anxiety. FDA-approved (obstetric use)
P21
P-21
Nootropics & cognitive Longevity CNTF-derived peptide with claimed neurogenic potential; adamantane-conjugated variant designed for blood-brain barrier penetration. Investigational research compound
Pancragen
KEDT
Peptide bioregulators Fat loss Organ-targeted peptide bioregulator designed to support pancreatic function and glucose metabolism. Approved in Russia
PE 22-28
mini-spadin
Nootropics & cognitive Engineered spadin analog with improved TREK-1 channel inhibition and fast-acting antidepressant properties. Research chemical
PEG-MGF
Pegylated MGF, PEG MGF
Fitness & muscle Native MGF with a polyethylene glycol tag bolted on to stretch its otherwise minutes-long half-life into something injectable a few times a week; the underlying human data is essentially borrowed from other pegylated IGF-1 work, not PEG-MGF itself. Research chemical
Pinealon
pineal peptide
Peptide bioregulators Nootropics & cognitive Pineal-derived peptide bioregulator with cognitive and neuroprotective positioning. Available in Russia and some international suppliers
PNC27
PNC-27
Longevity CANCER RESEARCH ONLY: p53-derived peptide inducing tumor cell necrosis through HDM-2 interaction; no human clinical trials, and no longevity or anti-aging protocol exists. Preclinical oncology research only
Prostamax
Prostatilen
Peptide bioregulators Sexual health Organ-targeted peptide bioregulator designed to support prostate tissue structure and urogenital function. Approved in Russia
PT-141 (Bremelanotide)
PT-141, Vyleesi (FDA-approved brand, for women)
Sexual health A melanocortin-receptor agonist that acts on the brain's sexual-arousal pathways rather than on blood flow directly — FDA-approved as Vyleesi for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women, used off-label by men for erectile/libido support. FDA-approved (women's HSDD)
PTD-DBM
CXXC5 inhibitor, DBM peptide
Anti-aging Recovery & healing Preclinical peptide that blocks a Wnt-pathway inhibitor (CXXC5) in hair follicles, designed to restore hair regrowth through molecular disinhibition. Research chemical
Retatrutide
LY3437943, Triple-G agonist
Fat loss Investigational triple-hormone-receptor agonist with the largest weight-loss effect of any GLP-1-class compound tested so far. Not FDA-approved. Investigational (Phase 3)
Selank
Selank
Nootropics & cognitive Russian-developed anxiolytic peptide, approved as a prescription drug in Russia for anxiety and mixed anxiety-depressive disorders. Used off-label elsewhere as a calming nasal-spray nootropic. Approved in Russia
Semaglutide
Ozempic (diabetes brand), Wegovy (weight-loss brand)
Fat loss Long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist that kicked off the modern GLP-1 weight-loss era. FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management. FDA-approved
Semax
Semax, N-Acetyl Semax Amidate
Nootropics & cognitive Russian-developed nootropic peptide, approved as a prescription drug in Russia for stroke recovery and cognitive/attention support. Widely used off-label elsewhere as a nasal-spray nootropic. Approved in Russia
Sermorelin
GRF 1-29, Geref (discontinued brand)
Fitness & muscle The original, FDA-approved GHRH analog (its approved brand was later discontinued), the natural-sequence precursor that CJC-1295/Mod-GRF are modified versions of. Formerly FDA-approved
SLU-PP-332
SLU-PP-332, ERR pan-agonist SLU-PP-332
Longevity A rodent-only 'exercise in a pill' compound that genuinely turns on exercise-like gene programs — but it is a small molecule, not a peptide, and has never been dosed in a human trial. Research chemical
Snap-8
acetyl octapeptide-3
Anti-aging Topical cosmetic peptide marketed as a non-invasive alternative to Botox for expression lines. Cosmetic ingredient (topical, unregulated as drug)
Somatropin
rHGH, rhGH
Fitness & muscle Anti-aging Recovery & healing FDA-approved recombinant growth hormone for deficiency, widely used off-label for performance and body composition. FDA-approved (GHD treatment)
SS-31
elamipretide, Bendavia
Longevity Fitness & muscle Recovery & healing Mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide that stabilizes cardiolipin and restores oxidative phosphorylation. FDA-approved for rare Barth syndrome, investigational in heart failure and aging-related conditions. FDA Accelerated Approval (2025) for Barth Syndrome
Survodutide
BI 456906, GLP-1/GCGR dual agonist
Fat loss Longevity Boehringer Ingelheim's GLP-1/glucagon dual agonist in Phase 3, showing 17-22% weight loss with a cardiovascular outcomes trial underway. Investigational (Phase 3)
TB-500 / Thymosin Beta-4
TB-500, TB4
Recovery & healing A naturally occurring wound-response peptide released by platelets, used for muscle, tendon and neurological healing, often stacked with BPC-157. Research chemical
Teriparatide
Forteo
Recovery & healing Anti-aging Fitness & muscle FDA-approved PTH analog that stimulates bone formation. Used clinically for osteoporosis and investigationally for stress fractures and fracture healing. FDA-approved for osteoporosis
Tesamorelin
Egrifta
Fat loss Fitness & muscle FDA-approved GHRH analog specifically approved for reducing visceral fat in HIV-associated lipodystrophy, used off-label more broadly for visceral fat reduction and as a growth-hormone secretagogue. FDA-approved
Testagen
testis peptide
Peptide bioregulators Sexual health Testis-targeted bioregulator peptide from the Khavinson family, proposed for testicular and vascular function. Experimental research compound
Thymalin
thymus peptide
Peptide bioregulators Longevity Recovery & healing Thymic bioregulator from the Khavinson family with long-term human mortality follow-up and immune-modulating effects. Approved in Russia and Eastern Europe
Thymosin Alpha-1
TA-1, Tα1
Anti-aging Longevity Peptide bioregulators A naturally occurring immune-regulating peptide, approved as a prescription drug (Zadaxin) in dozens of countries for chronic hepatitis B/C and as an immune adjuvant, one of the few peptides here with real regulatory approval somewhere in the world. Approved abroad (Rx)
Tirzepatide
Mounjaro (diabetes brand), Zepbound (weight-loss brand)
Fat loss A dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist that generally outperforms semaglutide for weight loss in head-to-head trials. FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management. FDA-approved
Vesugen
KED peptide
Peptide bioregulators Longevity Organ-targeted peptide supporting vascular endothelial cell function and tissue regeneration. Approved in Russia; PubMed-indexed research available
Vilon
lysyl-glutamic acid
Peptide bioregulators Longevity Short-form thymic dipeptide bioregulator with immunomodulatory and T-cell differentiation effects. Available in Russia and some Eastern European countries
VIP
vasoactive intestinal polypeptide
Recovery & healing Nootropics & cognitive Endogenous neuropeptide and vasodilator with immunomodulatory properties, used investigationally for mold-illness immune dysregulation and pulmonary hypertension. FDA investigational (synthetic aviptadil had Fast Track status for COVID-19, not approved)
Zinc-thymulin
Zn-thymulin, FTS (Facteur Thymique Sérique)
Anti-aging A zinc-dependent thymic hormone with real, decades-old immunology behind it, repackaged for topical hair-loss use on evidence that is mostly adjacent, not direct. Research chemical