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Longevity & Cellular Health

Peptides that influence DNA repair mechanisms, cellular senescence, and mitochondrial biogenesis across aging models.

Peptides in this Category (5)

Target compounds
Research CompoundCopper Tripeptide-1
GHK-Cu
A human plasma-derived tripeptide with high copper affinity, studied for collagen remodeling, skin repair, and gene expression modulation.
Biological Half-Life~1 - 2 hours (free tripeptide)
Research CompoundEpithalamin Tetrapeptide
Epithalon
A synthetic pineal-derived tetrapeptide researched for activating telomerase, restoring melatonin rhythms, and extending lifespan in somatic and cellular models.
Biological Half-Life~30 - 45 minutes (rapid intracellular genomic signaling)
Research CompoundMitochondrial-Derived Peptide
MOTS-c
A 16-amino acid mitochondrial-encoded peptide that acts as an exercise mimetic, regulating metabolic homeostasis, fatty acid oxidation, and AMPK activation.
Biological Half-Life~4 hours (systemic activity)
Clinical TrialsTα1 (Zadaxin)
Thymosin Alpha-1
An endogenous 28-amino acid thymic peptide researched for restoring immune competence, enhancing T-cell and natural killer cell activity, and modulating Toll-like receptors.
Biological Half-Life~2 hours (rapid systemic distribution)
Clinical TrialsMitochondria-Targeting Tetrapeptide
SS-31 (Elamipretide)
A mitochondria-targeting antioxidant tetrapeptide that selectively binds cardiolipin in the inner mitochondrial membrane, optimizing electron transport chain efficiency.
Biological Half-Life~2 - 4 hours

Related Clinical Studies (5)

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Review / Secondary Research2018-07-07

Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide in Light of the New Gene Data

Comprehensive review and gene-array profiling detailing how GHK-Cu resets gene expression in human fibroblasts toward a younger phenotype and accelerates cutaneous wound closure.

International Journal of Molecular SciencesRead Study
Preclinical2015-03-03

The Mitochondrial-Derived Peptide MOTS-c Promotes Metabolic Homeostasis and Reverses Diet-Induced Insulin Resistance

The groundbreaking Cell Metabolism discovery paper isolating the mitochondrial hormone MOTS-c, demonstrating systemic metabolic reprogramming, AMPK phosphorylation, and reversal of insulin resistance.

Cell MetabolismRead Study
In Vitro / Laboratory2003-06-15

Epithalon Induces Telomerase Activity and Telomere Elongation in Human Somatic Cells

Foundational laboratory investigation demonstrating that the pineal tetrapeptide Epithalon overcomes somatic cellular senescence by reactivating telomerase expression and elongating telomeres.

Bulletin of Experimental Biology and MedicineRead Study
Human Clinical Research2013-09-01

Thymosin Alpha 1 Immunotherapy in Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial (ETASS)

Multicenter randomized trial demonstrating that thymosin alpha-1 immunotherapy reduces 28-day all-cause mortality from 35.0% to 26.0% in patients with severe sepsis and immune paralysis.

Critical Care MedicineRead Study
Preclinical2020-08-01

SS-31 (Elamipretide) Restores Mitochondrial Bioenergetics and Muscle Function in Aged Skeletal Muscle

Translational aging study showing that the cardiolipin-targeted peptide SS-31 reverses mitochondrial energy deficits and restores contractile force in aged musculoskeletal tissue.

Aging CellRead Study