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