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A more curious kind of science

Peptide A–Z

A name you’ve heard. A place to start.

Look up a compound, understand the basics, and explore the papers behind it. Each entry is a reading guide, not a recommendation.

12 results

Recovery & skin

BPC-157

A short synthetic peptide discussed in studies of tissue repair and the gut. Start with the study setting and its limitations.

Hormone signalling

CJC-1295

A modified version of a hormone signal, studied in research on growth hormone and IGF-1.

Recovery & skin

GHK-Cu

A copper-binding peptide often discussed in skin research. An ingredient study is not evidence for every finished cosmetic.

Hormone signalling

Ipamorelin

A peptide studied for its interaction with signals involved in growth-hormone release.

Brain & hormones

Kisspeptin

A peptide involved in reproductive hormone signalling. The name covers forms with different chain lengths.

Metabolism

MOTS-c

A small peptide encoded in mitochondrial DNA, studied in questions about energy regulation and metabolism.

Immunity & cellular biology

NAD+

A coenzyme involved in cellular energy processes. It is included as a related reference compound, and is not a peptide.

Metabolism

Retatrutide

A peptide investigated for its action at three hormone receptors involved in metabolism. Explore the specific clinical studies below.

Brain & hormones

Selank

A synthetic peptide related to tuftsin, studied in research on stress-related and brain signalling.

Brain & hormones

Semax

A short synthetic peptide discussed in research on brain signalling and responses to stress or injury.

Recovery & skin

TB-500

A compound related to thymosin beta-4, discussed in research on cell movement and tissue repair.

Immunity & cellular biology

Thymosin Alpha-1

A peptide discussed in research on immune-system signalling. Findings depend on the condition and study design.