Research compound reference

Informational pages on peptides and compounds commonly encountered in metabolic, recovery, and longevity research. Each entry covers mechanism of action, published research context, and regulatory status. None of this content constitutes medical advice.

Research use only. The compounds discussed here include approved medications, investigational drugs, and research peptides. Material sold as a research chemical is intended strictly for laboratory use and is not cleared for human administration. This page is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare provider about any treatment decisions.

GLP-1 & Metabolic

Semaglutide

Long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist originally developed by Novo Nordisk.

Also: GLP-1, Ozempic, Wegovy

Tirzepatide

First-in-class dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist developed by Eli Lilly.

Also: GLP-1/GIP, Mounjaro, Zepbound

Retatrutide

Investigational triple agonist of GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors.

Also: LY3437943, GGG tri-agonist

Cagrilintide

Long-acting amylin receptor analog in clinical development by Novo Nordisk.

Also: AM833, long-acting amylin analog

CagriSema

Investigational combination of a long-acting amylin analog and semaglutide.

Also: Cagrilintide and semaglutide, Cagri/Sema

Healing & Recovery

TB-500

Synthetic peptide related to the active region of thymosin beta-4.

Also: Thymosin beta-4 fragment, TB4 fragment 17-23

GHK-Cu

Naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide found in human plasma.

Also: Copper tripeptide-1, Glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper

Growth Hormone Axis

Ipamorelin

Selective growth hormone secretagogue that acts at the ghrelin receptor.

Also: NNC 26-0161

Tesamorelin

Stabilized growth hormone-releasing hormone analog approved for HIV lipodystrophy.

Also: Egrifta, TH9507

IGF-1 LR3

Engineered insulin-like growth factor 1 variant with extended half-life.

Also: Long R3 IGF-1, Long Arg3 IGF-1

Immune & Longevity

Thymosin Alpha-1

28 amino acid peptide studied extensively as an immune modulator.

Also: TA-1, Tα1, Zadaxin

MOTS-c

16 amino acid peptide encoded within the mitochondrial genome.

Also: Mitochondrial open reading frame of the twelve S rRNA-c

Melanocortin

Melanotan II

Synthetic nonselective melanocortin receptor agonist developed in academic research.

Also: MT-II, MT2

PT-141 (Bremelanotide)

FDA-approved melanocortin receptor agonist derived from melanotan II research.

Also: Bremelanotide, Vyleesi

Research Support

Bacteriostatic Water

Sterile diluent used to reconstitute lyophilized peptides in laboratory settings.

Also: Bac water, Bacteriostatic water for injection

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