Reference library

The peptide reference, in the open.

The same curated catalog that powers the DoseForge app — dosing, reconstitution, side effects, research and vetted vendors. Educational only, not medical advice.

5-Amino-1MQ

Metabolic

5-Amino-1MQ is a small-molecule oral inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) studied preclinically for fat-mass reduction and NAD+/SAM-related metabolic effects.

Preclinical research on body-weight and fat-mass reductionStudying NNMT inhibition and adipocyte metabolismInvestigating NAD+ and SAM (one-carbon metabolism) modulation

ABP-7

Healing & Recovery

An N-acetylated heptapeptide fragment of Thymosin Beta-4 (the LKKTETQ actin-binding domain) sold for research into actin regulation and wound repair.

Actin-dynamics researchWound-healing modelsCell-migration studies

ACE-031

Growth & GH

An ActRIIB-Fc decoy receptor (ramatercept) that traps myostatin and related ligands to increase muscle mass; clinical development was halted over vascular safety signals.

Myostatin pathway researchMuscle mass/strength studiesMuscle-wasting disease models

Adipotide

Metabolic

A preclinical pro-apoptotic peptidomimetic that homes to white-fat blood vessels and triggers their death, causing fat loss in animal studies — but with dose-limiting kidney toxicity.

Obesity/fat-loss researchTargeted vascular ablation studiesInsulin-resistance models

Advanced Healing Stack (BPC + TB-500 + CJC + Ipa)

Healing & Recovery

A four-peptide injectable recovery stack pairing the regenerative duo BPC-157 + TB-500 with the growth-hormone secretagogues CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin, run together in community protocols to support tissue healing, training recovery, and GH/IGF-1 elevation.

Soft-tissue and tendon/ligament injury recoveryPost-workout and overtraining recoveryReducing inflammation and joint discomfort

AHK-Cu

Cosmetic

AHK-Cu is a copper-chelating tripeptide (Ala-His-Lys bound to Cu²⁺) used topically and studied for hair-follicle and dermal regeneration.

Topical hair-growth / hair-thinning support (anagen-phase support)Dermal papilla cell proliferation supportSkin rejuvenation and collagen/elastin support

AICAR

Metabolic

An AMP-mimetic nucleotide that activates AMPK and acts as an 'exercise mimetic' in animals; it is banned by WADA and has little human performance data.

AMPK/metabolic researchEndurance/exercise-mimetic studiesGlucose-uptake and fat-oxidation research

AOD-9604

Metabolic

AOD-9604 is a synthetic 16-amino-acid C-terminal fragment of human growth hormone studied as a lipolytic agent that promotes fat metabolism without affecting IGF-1 or blood glucose.

Adipose tissue lipolysis / fat metabolism researchBody-fat reduction without IGF-1 elevationMetabolic research where preserving glucose tolerance is desired

ARA-290 (Cibinetide)

Healing & Recovery

ARA-290 (cibinetide) is an 11-amino-acid, non-erythropoietic peptide derived from erythropoietin's helix-B domain that selectively activates the innate repair receptor to drive tissue-protective, anti-inflammatory, and nerve-regenerative signaling.

Small fiber neuropathy and neuropathic pain (e.g., sarcoidosis-associated)Peripheral nerve regeneration / nerve fiber density supportSystemic anti-inflammatory / tissue-protective signaling

Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8)

Cosmetic

Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8) is a synthetic SNAP-25-mimicking hexapeptide used topically as a cosmetic ingredient intended to soften expression wrinkles by blunting facial muscle contraction.

Reducing the appearance of dynamic expression wrinkles (forehead lines, crow's feet, glabellar lines)Topical anti-aging skincare formulationsNon-injectable cosmetic ingredient explored as a milder analog to botulinum toxin

B7-33

Healing & Recovery

A 24-amino-acid single-chain functional analog of H2 relaxin that acts as a biased RXFP1 agonist with anti-fibrotic activity in preclinical models.

Anti-fibrosis researchCardiac fibrosis modelsRenal/pulmonary fibrosis studies

BPC-157

Healing & Recovery

BPC-157 is a synthetic 15-amino-acid pentadecapeptide derived from a human gastric protein, studied preclinically for tissue repair, gut protection, and angiogenesis.

Tendon, ligament, and muscle injury recovery (preclinical)Bone and soft-tissue healing support (preclinical)Gastrointestinal protection (e.g., NSAID- and alcohol-induced damage, in animal models)

Cerebrolysin

Cognitive & Mood

Cerebrolysin is a porcine brain-derived mixture of low-molecular-weight neuropeptides and free amino acids with neurotrophic-like properties, studied as an injectable for stroke, dementia, and brain-injury recovery.

Studied for cognitive support and dementia (mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's, vascular dementia)Investigated for neurorecovery after acute ischemic strokeResearched in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation

CJC-1295

Growth & GH

CJC-1295 with DAC is a long-acting synthetic GHRH analog that binds serum albumin to sustain pituitary growth hormone and IGF-1 release for over a week per injection.

Research into sustained growth hormone and IGF-1 elevationStudy of muscle growth and lean-mass supportInvestigation of fat loss / body-composition changes

CJC-1295 no DAC (Mod GRF 1-29)

Growth & GH

CJC-1295 without DAC (Mod GRF 1-29) is a short-acting, tetra-substituted GHRH(1-29) analog that stimulates pulsatile growth-hormone release from the pituitary, studied as a research peptide for GH/IGF-1 elevation.

Stimulating pulsatile growth hormone releaseRaising IGF-1 levelsOften paired with a GHRP (e.g., ipamorelin) for synergistic GH release

Dihexa

Cognitive & Mood

Dihexa (PNB-0408) is an orally active, blood-brain-barrier-penetrant angiotensin IV-derived oligopeptide studied preclinically for cognition and proposed to act by potentiating the HGF/c-Met neurotrophic system.

Researched for memory and learning enhancement in preclinical cognition modelsStudied in Alzheimer's disease-like rodent models for cognitive rescueInvestigated in Parkinson's-model animals for memory recovery

DSIP

Cognitive & Mood

DSIP is a naturally occurring nonapeptide studied for its reported ability to promote delta-wave (slow-wave) sleep and act as a stress-protective, HPA-axis-modulating neuropeptide.

Promotion of delta-wave (slow-wave) sleepSleep-onset and sleep-quality support (investigational)Stress-protective / adaptogenic effects (preclinical)

Epitalon (Epithalon)

Longevity

Epitalon (AEDG, Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) is a synthetic pineal-derived tetrapeptide studied as a telomerase activator and putative geroprotector.

Telomere length / telomerase activation researchGeneral longevity and anti-aging researchCircadian rhythm and sleep / melatonin support research

Follistatin 344

Growth & GH

A recombinant follistatin isoform that binds and neutralizes myostatin and activins to promote muscle growth; the most credible human evidence comes from AAV gene therapy, not injected peptide.

Myostatin inhibition researchMuscle growth/strength studiesMuscular dystrophy models

FOXO4-DRI

Longevity

FOXO4-DRI is a cell-penetrating D-retro-inverso senolytic peptide that disrupts the FOXO4–p53 interaction to selectively trigger apoptosis in senescent ("zombie") cells, studied for aging and tissue rejuvenation.

Investigational clearance of senescent ('zombie') cells (senolytic)Anti-aging / longevity and healthspan researchReducing senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) inflammation in preclinical models

Fragment 176-191

Metabolic

The C-terminal lipolytic fragment of human growth hormone studied for fat metabolism without GH's growth or glucose effects.

Fat loss / lipolysis researchBody-composition studiesMetabolic research

GHK

Cosmetic

The copper-free human tripeptide glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine (Tripeptide-1) studied for skin remodeling, collagen synthesis, and tissue-repair signaling.

Skin firmness/anti-aging researchCollagen synthesisWound-healing models

GHK-Cu

Cosmetic

GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine + Cu²⁺) studied for skin regeneration, wound healing, collagen synthesis, and broad gene-modulating activity.

Skin regeneration and anti-aging (collagen, elastin, glycosaminoglycan support)Wound healing and tissue repairReduction of fine lines and improvement of skin firmness/elasticity

GHRP-2

Growth & GH

GHRP-2 (pralmorelin) is a synthetic hexapeptide ghrelin-receptor agonist studied as a potent stimulator of pulsatile growth hormone release.

Stimulating pulsatile growth hormone releaseStudied as a diagnostic provocative agent for GH deficiencyInvestigated for appetite/food-intake stimulation (orexigenic effect)

GHRP-6

Growth & GH

GHRP-6 is a synthetic hexapeptide ghrelin-receptor (GHS-R1a) agonist studied for stimulating pulsatile growth hormone release and potently increasing appetite.

Stimulating pulsatile growth hormone releaseAppetite stimulation / orexigenic effectResearched in cachexia and catabolic/underweight states

GLOW

Healing & Recovery

GLOW is a tri-peptide injectable repair blend combining BPC-157, TB-500, and GHK-Cu, studied (largely preclinically) for tissue healing, skin/collagen regeneration, and recovery.

Soft-tissue and musculoskeletal recovery (tendon, ligament, muscle) in research/community useSkin regeneration and collagen supportWound-healing support in preclinical models

Gonadorelin

Other

A synthetic form of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), structurally identical to the natural hormone, used clinically to stimulate LH/FSH release and assess pituitary function.

Pituitary function testingFertility / HPG-axis researchHypogonadism and amenorrhea research

Hexarelin

Growth & GH

Hexarelin is a potent synthetic hexapeptide growth hormone secretagogue (a GHRP-6 analog) that stimulates pituitary GH release via the ghrelin receptor and is also studied for GH-independent cardioprotective effects through CD36.

Stimulating endogenous growth hormone releaseResearch diagnostic testing of pituitary GH reserveInvestigational interest in lean mass and body composition

Humanin

Longevity

Humanin is a 24-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived peptide studied for cytoprotective, neuroprotective, metabolic, and longevity-associated effects.

Neuroprotection and cognitive-aging researchLongevity and healthspan research (age-related decline of endogenous humanin)Metabolic support and insulin-sensitivity / beta-cell research

IGF-1 LR3

Growth & GH

IGF-1 LR3 is a long-acting recombinant analog of insulin-like growth factor 1, engineered to evade binding proteins so it activates the IGF-1 receptor for a markedly extended duration.

Skeletal muscle growth and hypertrophy researchMuscle recovery and repair after exercise or injury (preclinical/community context)Satellite-cell proliferation and differentiation studies

Ipamorelin

Growth & GH

Ipamorelin is a selective pentapeptide ghrelin-receptor (GHS-R1a) agonist studied for its ability to trigger pulsatile growth hormone release without significantly raising cortisol, ACTH, or prolactin.

Stimulating pulsatile growth hormone releaseSupport for body composition / lean mass goalsRecovery and tissue-repair interest

Kisspeptin-10

Other

Kisspeptin-10 is the shortest bioactive fragment of the KISS1-derived hormone kisspeptin, a KISS1R agonist that stimulates GnRH neurons to drive pulsatile LH/FSH release and is studied for reproductive-axis activation and sexual processing.

Research tool to stimulate GnRH neurons and probe pulsatile LH/FSH secretionInvestigational stimulation of the reproductive (HPG) axisStudying gonadotropin/testosterone response in men

KLOW

Healing & Recovery

KLOW is a four-component injectable peptide blend (GHK-Cu, BPC-157, TB-500, and KPV) commonly run as a combined tissue-repair, anti-inflammatory, and skin/connective-tissue support stack.

Soft-tissue and connective-tissue repair support (tendon, ligament, muscle)Recovery from training, injury, or surgery (research context)Systemic and gut-directed anti-inflammatory support

KPV

Healing & Recovery

KPV (Lys-Pro-Val) is the C-terminal tripeptide of alpha-MSH studied for its NF-kB-inhibiting, anti-inflammatory activity in gut, skin, and wound-healing models.

Investigated for intestinal/gut inflammation in IBD models (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's-type colitis)Studied for general anti-inflammatory activity via NF-kB pathway inhibitionExplored for skin inflammation and dermatologic conditions (e.g., dermatitis)

LL-37

Healing & Recovery

LL-37 is the sole human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide, a 37-amino-acid host-defense molecule studied for antimicrobial, anti-biofilm, immunomodulatory, and wound-healing activity.

Antimicrobial / host-defense researchChronic and infected wound healing research (e.g., venous leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers)Biofilm disruption research

Matrixyl (Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4)

Cosmetic

Matrixyl (Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Pal-KTTKS) is a topical cosmetic lipopeptide studied for stimulating dermal collagen synthesis and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinklesStimulation of dermal collagen (types I, III, IV) synthesisImprovement of skin firmness and elasticity

Melanotan I

Cosmetic

A synthetic α-MSH analog (afamelanotide) that stimulates melanin production via MC1-R; the FDA/EMA-approved drug Scenesse for erythropoietic protoporphyria.

Skin tanning/pigmentation researchPhotoprotection (EPP, approved)Melanocortin (MC1-R) signaling

Melanotan II

Cosmetic

Melanotan II is a synthetic cyclic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone that non-selectively activates melanocortin receptors, studied originally as a UV-independent tanning agent.

UV-independent skin tanning / melanogenesis (original research focus)Investigational support for erectile function and sexual desireReported appetite suppression via central melanocortin activity

MGF

Growth & GH

Mechano Growth Factor, the E-domain peptide of the IGF-1Ec splice variant, studied for activating muscle satellite cells after mechanical damage.

Muscle repair / satellite-cell researchHypertrophy and recovery studiesTissue-regeneration research

MK-677 (Ibutamoren)

Growth & GH

MK-677 (Ibutamoren) is an orally active, non-peptide ghrelin-receptor agonist and growth hormone secretagogue studied for its ability to raise GH and IGF-1 levels.

Increasing endogenous growth hormone secretionRaising IGF-1 levelsIncreasing fat-free / lean body mass

MOTS-c

Metabolic

MOTS-c is a 16-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived peptide studied as an "exercise mimetic" that activates AMPK and is investigated for its effects on glucose handling, insulin sensitivity, and metabolic resilience.

Glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity researchMetabolic health and weight/obesity researchExercise-mimetic and physical performance research

N-Acetyl Selank

Cognitive & Mood

N-Acetyl Selank is a chemically stabilized (N-acetylated, C-amidated) analog of the tuftsin-derived anxiolytic heptapeptide Selank, typically administered intranasally and studied in the context of anxiety reduction and cognitive support.

Anxiety reduction and stress toleranceCognitive support and mental clarity (nootropic use)Mood stabilization

N-Acetyl Semax

Cognitive & Mood

N-Acetyl Semax is an N-terminally acetylated, enzymatically stabilized analogue of the Russian ACTH(4-10)-derived heptapeptide Semax, studied (mostly in its parent form) for nootropic, neuroprotective, and mood-supportive effects associated with BDNF/neurotrophin upregulation.

Cognitive enhancement (attention, focus, working/short-term memory)Neuroprotection support, including research interest in ischemic/stroke recovery contextsMood and stress-resilience support

NAD+

Longevity

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a central redox coenzyme for cellular energy metabolism and DNA repair, used in compounded injectable form with limited rigorous trial support.

Cellular energy supportLongevity/anti-aging researchMitochondrial function

Oxytocin

Cognitive & Mood

Oxytocin is a nine-amino-acid neuropeptide and hormone studied for its roles in social bonding, anxiety, and mood, most often administered intranasally in research settings.

Social bonding and affiliative behavior researchTrust and emotion-recognition / theory-of-mind studiesAnxiety and stress-response modulation research

P21

Cognitive & Mood

A small CNTF-derived peptidomimetic (P021) studied in rodents as an orally active, neurogenic/neurotrophic candidate for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative models.

Neurogenesis (research)Memory/cognition (preclinical)Neuroprotection (research)

PE-22-28

Cognitive & Mood

A shortened spadin analog that potently blocks the TREK-1 potassium channel, studied in animals as a fast-acting antidepressant and pro-neurogenic peptide.

Mood/antidepressant researchNeurogenesis (research)TREK-1 channel studies

PEG-MGF

Healing & Recovery

PEG-MGF is a pegylated, longer-acting synthetic version of the IGF-1Ec C-terminal "E-peptide" (Mechano Growth Factor) studied preclinically for activating muscle satellite cells and supporting tissue repair.

Skeletal muscle repair and regeneration after injury or intense exercise (preclinical)Satellite (stem) cell activation and myoblast proliferation researchMuscle hypertrophy and hyperplasia investigation

Pinealon

Cognitive & Mood

Pinealon (Glu-Asp-Arg / EDR) is a synthetic Khavinson tripeptide bioregulator studied preclinically for neuroprotection, antioxidant gene-expression effects, and cognitive support in aging.

Cognitive support (memory, attention, mental performance) in research contextsNeuroprotection against oxidative stress in preclinical modelsGeneral longevity/geroprotection interest

PNC-27

Other

A chimeric p53-derived research peptide that binds membrane-bound HDM-2 to selectively lyse cancer cells in preclinical (in-vitro/animal) studies only.

Preclinical anticancer researchHDM-2 / p53 pathway studiesMembrane-pore / cytolysis mechanism research

PT-141

Other

PT-141 (bremelanotide) is a cyclic melanocortin receptor agonist that acts centrally to increase sexual desire and arousal, FDA-approved as Vyleesi for premenopausal HSDD.

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women (FDA-approved indication)Low sexual desire / libido supportSexual arousal difficulties

PTD-DBM

Cosmetic

A cell-penetrating peptide that disrupts the CXXC5–Dishevelled interaction to activate Wnt/β-catenin signaling, studied topically for hair regrowth.

Hair-regrowth researchWnt/β-catenin pathway activationWound-healing / follicle neogenesis models

Retatrutide

Metabolic

Retatrutide (LY3437943) is an investigational once-weekly injectable triple agonist of the GIP, GLP-1, and glucagon receptors studied for obesity and metabolic disease, producing the largest weight reductions reported among incretin-class agents in Phase 2 trials.

Investigational treatment of obesity / weight reductionType 2 diabetes glycemic control (HbA1c reduction)Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD / liver fat reduction)

Selank

Cognitive & Mood

Selank (TP-7) is a synthetic heptapeptide derivative of the immunopeptide tuftsin, studied as a non-sedating anxiolytic and nootropic that modulates GABAergic, serotonergic, and BDNF signaling.

Generalized anxiety / anxiolytic effects without sedationMood support and antidepressant-like effectsCognitive enhancement, focus and memory (nootropic)

Semaglutide

Metabolic

Semaglutide is a long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist studied for type 2 diabetes glycemic control, chronic weight management, and cardiovascular risk reduction.

Type 2 diabetes glycemic controlChronic weight management / obesityAppetite and food-craving reduction

Semax

Cognitive & Mood

Semax is a synthetic heptapeptide analog of ACTH(4-10) studied as a nootropic and neuroprotective agent, primarily administered intranasally.

Cognitive enhancement (memory and attention) in research settingsNeuroprotection studied in ischemic stroke models and recoveryBDNF/NGF neurotrophin gene-expression research

Sermorelin

Growth & GH

Sermorelin is a synthetic 29-amino-acid analog of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH 1-29) that stimulates the pituitary to secrete the body's own growth hormone in a pulsatile, feedback-regulated manner.

Stimulating endogenous growth hormone secretionPediatric growth hormone deficiency (original FDA-approved indication)Diagnostic evaluation of pituitary GH reserve

SNAP-8

Cosmetic

SNAP-8 (Acetyl Octapeptide-3) is a topical synthetic octapeptide that mimics a fragment of SNAP-25 and is marketed as a needle-free cosmetic ingredient intended to soften the appearance of expression lines.

Softening the appearance of dynamic forehead linesReducing the look of glabellar (frown) lines between the eyebrowsImproving the appearance of crow's-feet around the eyes

SS-31 (Elamipretide)

Longevity

SS-31 (elamipretide) is a mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide that binds cardiolipin on the inner mitochondrial membrane to help stabilize cristae structure, reduce oxidative stress, and support ATP production.

Mitochondrial dysfunction support and bioenergetic enhancement (ATP production)Reduction of mitochondrial oxidative stress / reactive oxygen speciesPrimary mitochondrial myopathy (studied in clinical trials)

TB-500

Healing & Recovery

TB-500 is a synthetic, acetylated 7-amino-acid fragment (Ac-LKKTETQ) of the actin-regulating protein thymosin beta-4, studied for soft-tissue repair, angiogenesis, and recovery.

Soft-tissue and muscle injury recovery (preclinical/anecdotal)Tendon and ligament repair supportWound healing and dermal repair

Tesamorelin

Growth & GH

Tesamorelin is a stabilized 44-amino-acid GHRH analog, FDA-approved to reduce excess visceral abdominal fat in HIV-associated lipodystrophy, that works by stimulating the body's own pulsatile growth hormone and IGF-1 release.

Reduction of excess visceral (abdominal) adipose tissue in HIV-associated lipodystrophy (FDA-approved indication)Reduction of liver fat in HIV-associated NAFLD (clinical-trial supported)Stimulation of endogenous, pulsatile growth hormone and IGF-1

Thymalin

Longevity

Thymalin is a calf-thymus-derived polypeptide bioregulator studied for restoring T-cell immunity and as a candidate geroprotector in aging populations.

Restoration of T-cell / cell-mediated immunityImmune support in aging (immunosenescence)Investigational geroprotector / longevity protocols

Thymosin Alpha-1

Healing & Recovery

Thymosin Alpha-1 is a 28-amino-acid immunomodulatory peptide (marketed as Zadaxin/thymalfasin) that activates T-cells, dendritic cells, and NK cells via Toll-like receptor signaling.

Immune modulation and support of T-cell, NK-cell, and dendritic-cell functionAdjunct in chronic viral hepatitis B and C (approved as thymalfasin in some countries)Vaccine adjuvant studied for enhancing response, especially in elderly/immunocompromised

Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone (TRH)

Other

Protirelin, the hypothalamic tripeptide that triggers pituitary TSH release; an approved diagnostic agent with a very short half-life.

Pituitary-thyroid axis diagnostic testingProlactin-axis researchNeuromodulation/arousal research

Tirzepatide

Metabolic

Tirzepatide is a once-weekly injectable dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist studied extensively for type 2 diabetes glycemic control and chronic weight management.

Glycemic control in type 2 diabetesChronic weight management / obesityAppetite and food-intake reduction

Triptorelin

Other

A long-acting GnRH agonist decapeptide that initially surges then suppresses LH/FSH and sex hormones, used clinically in prostate cancer, endometriosis, and precocious puberty.

Hormone suppression researchHPG-axis / reproductive researchProstate cancer and endometriosis (approved clinical use)

VIP

Other

A 28-amino-acid neuropeptide and potent vasodilator/immune modulator; its synthetic form aviptadil has been studied in ARDS/COVID-19 and pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Anti-inflammatory/immune researchPulmonary (ARDS/PAH) research via aviptadilCIRS support (anecdotal)

Wolverine Stack

Healing & Recovery

The "Wolverine Stack" is a popular research/community combination of two healing peptides — BPC-157 (a synthetic 15-amino-acid gastric pentadecapeptide) and TB-500 (a fragment-based synthetic analog of thymosin beta-4) — run together for accelerated soft-tissue and musculoskeletal repair.

Tendon, ligament and other soft-tissue injury recovery (research interest)Muscle strain/tear healing support (preclinical)Joint discomfort and connective-tissue repair (community use)

Catalog v14 · For educational purposes only — not medical advice. Dosing figures are commonly-cited ranges, not prescriptions.