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Bioactive Peptide Directory

Explore evidence-based research profiles, receptor affinities, chemical formulas, and clinical trial records for all documented bioactive peptide compounds.

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Research CompoundWeight Management
AOD-9604
A modified 16-amino acid C-terminal fragment of human growth hormone (hGH 177-191) investigated for stimulating lipolysis without elevating IGF-1 or glycemic resistance.
AOD9604hGH 177-191Lipolytic Fragment
Biological Half-Life~30 - 60 minutes
Target ReceptorsBeta-3 Adrenergic Pathway
Research CompoundTissue Research & Healing
BPC-157
A stable 15-amino acid peptide derived from human gastric juice, widely investigated for tissue healing, angiogenesis, and gut mucosa integrity.
BPC 157BPC157PL 14736
Biological Half-Life~4 hours
Target ReceptorsVEGFR2
FDA ApprovedHormonal Health
Bremelanotide (PT-141)
A cyclic heptapeptide melanocortin receptor agonist (MC3R/MC4R) FDA approved for hypoactive sexual desire disorder, acting directly within the central nervous system.
PT-141VyleesiPT141
Biological Half-Life~2.7 hours
Target ReceptorsMelanocortin Receptor 4 (MC4R)
Research CompoundMuscle & Recovery
CJC-1295
A synthetic growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) analog engineered with 4 amino acid substitutions to resist enzyme cleavage.
CJC 1295Mod GRF 1-29
Biological Half-Life~30 minutes (no DAC) / 6-8 days (with DAC)
Target ReceptorsGHRH Receptor
Research CompoundCognitive & Neuro Health
DSIP
A naturally occurring nonapeptide isolated from cerebral venous blood during induced slow-wave sleep, researched for circadian regulation and autonomic stress buffering.
Delta Sleep PeptideDelta Sleep Peptide
Biological Half-Life~15 - 30 minutes
Target ReceptorsCentral Neuromodulatory Receptors
Research CompoundLongevity & Cellular Health
Epithalon
A synthetic pineal-derived tetrapeptide researched for activating telomerase, restoring melatonin rhythms, and extending lifespan in somatic and cellular models.
EpitalonAGAGEpithalamin
Biological Half-Life~30 - 45 minutes (rapid intracellular genomic signaling)
Target ReceptorsTelomerase (hTERT) Promoter
Research CompoundSkin & Beauty
GHK-Cu
A human plasma-derived tripeptide with high copper affinity, studied for collagen remodeling, skin repair, and gene expression modulation.
Copper PeptideCopper Tripeptide-1GHK Copper
Biological Half-Life~1 - 2 hours (free tripeptide)
Target ReceptorsTGF-beta Receptor
Research CompoundMuscle & Recovery
Ipamorelin
A selective pentapeptide ghrelin receptor agonist that stimulates growth hormone release with minimal impact on cortisol, prolactin, or aldosterone.
Ipamorelin Acetate
Biological Half-Life~2 hours
Target ReceptorsGHS-R1a (Ghrelin Receptor)
Clinical TrialsHormonal Health
Kisspeptin-10
An endogenous C-terminal decapeptide that acts as the primary neuroendocrine gatekeeper of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and reproductive axis signaling.
KP-10Metastin (45-54)KP-10
Biological Half-Life~4 - 10 minutes
Target ReceptorsKISS1R (GPR54) Receptor
Research CompoundMetabolic Health
MOTS-c
A 16-amino acid mitochondrial-encoded peptide that acts as an exercise mimetic, regulating metabolic homeostasis, fatty acid oxidation, and AMPK activation.
MOTScMitochondrial PeptideMOTSc
Biological Half-Life~4 hours (systemic activity)
Target ReceptorsAMPK Cascade
Clinical TrialsWeight Management
Retatrutide
A breakthrough single peptide triple hormone receptor agonist activating GLP-1, GIP, and Glucagon receptors, demonstrating up to 24.2% mean weight reduction in phase 2 trials.
LY3437943Triple GGGG Tri-Agonist
Biological Half-Life~144 hours (approx. 6 days)
Target ReceptorsGLP-1 Receptor
Clinical TrialsCognitive & Neuro Health
Selank
A synthetic heptapeptide derived from human tuftsin, researched for anxiolytic, nootropic, and immunomodulatory properties without sedation.
TP-7
Biological Half-Life~15 - 20 minutes (rapid neural uptake)
Target ReceptorsGABA-A Receptors
FDA ApprovedWeight Management
Semaglutide
A long-acting glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist engineered with an albumin-binding fatty acid side chain, heavily researched for glycemic control and weight management.
OzempicWegovyRybelsus
Biological Half-Life~165 hours (approx. 7 days)
Target ReceptorsGLP-1 Receptor
Clinical TrialsCognitive & Neuro Health
Semax
A synthetic neuroactive heptapeptide combining an ACTH fragment with a Pro-Gly-Pro tripeptide, researched for nootropic actions, BDNF stimulation, and ischemic stroke recovery.
SemaksHeptapeptide SemaxSemaks
Biological Half-Life~15 - 20 minutes (rapid neural uptake and multi-hour genomic downstream activation)
Target ReceptorsMelanocortin Receptors (MC4R/MC5R)
FDA ApprovedMuscle & Recovery
Sermorelin
A 29-amino acid truncated analog of growth hormone-releasing hormone representing the shortest fully functional biological fragment capable of stimulating pituitary GH secretion.
GerefGHRH 1-29Geref
Biological Half-Life~12 - 20 minutes
Target ReceptorsGHRH Receptor
Clinical TrialsLongevity & Cellular Health
SS-31 (Elamipretide)
A mitochondria-targeting antioxidant tetrapeptide that selectively binds cardiolipin in the inner mitochondrial membrane, optimizing electron transport chain efficiency.
ElamipretideBendaviaElamipretide
Biological Half-Life~2 - 4 hours
Target ReceptorsCardiolipin Inner Mitochondrial Membrane Domain
Research CompoundTissue Research & Healing
TB-500
A synthetic version of the naturally occurring actin-sequestering protein Thymosin Beta-4, researched for cell migration and tissue regeneration.
Thymosin Beta 4TB500TB 500
Biological Half-Life~24 - 48 hours (systemic activity)
Target ReceptorsG-Actin Binding Domain
FDA ApprovedMetabolic Health
Tesamorelin
A synthetic 44-amino acid growth hormone-releasing factor analog FDA approved for reducing excess visceral abdominal adipose tissue in patients with lipodystrophy.
EgriftaTH9507Egrifta
Biological Half-Life~26 - 38 minutes
Target ReceptorsPituitary GHRH Receptor
Clinical TrialsLongevity & Cellular Health
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.
ZadaxinTa1Thymalfasin
Biological Half-Life~2 hours (rapid systemic distribution)
Target ReceptorsToll-Like Receptor 9 (TLR9)
FDA ApprovedWeight Management
Tirzepatide
A first-in-class dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and GLP-1 receptor co-agonist demonstrating robust metabolic and body composition changes.
MounjaroZepboundTwincretin
Biological Half-Life~120 hours (approx. 5 days)
Target ReceptorsGIP Receptor