Research Library
Methodology, trial data, and compound reference. Indexed to the primary literature. Free to read.
What Is KPV? The Anti-Inflammatory Tripeptide, Explained
KPV (lysine-proline-valine) is the C-terminal tripeptide of α-MSH, studied in preclinical models for NF-κB modulation, PepT1-mediated gut uptake, and intestinal inflammation. Research reference only.
Peptide CompoundsWhat Is MOTS-c? The Mitochondrial Peptide, Explained
MOTS-c is a 16-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded within the 12S rRNA. Research documents AMPK activation, metabolic regulation, and exercise-mimetic signaling, predominantly preclinical.
Testing & MethodsWhat Is Retatrutide? Mechanism and Evidence Explained
Retatrutide (LY3437943) is an investigational triple agonist of GIP, GLP-1, and glucagon receptors in Phase 2/3 trials. Evidence summary, pharmacology, and regulatory status.
Testing & MethodsWhat Is Selank? Mechanism and Evidence
Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide analog of tuftsin studied in preclinical models for GABAergic signaling, BDNF expression, and immunomodulation. Mechanisms, evidence tier, and regulatory status.
GLP-1 & MetabolicWhat Is Semaglutide? The Science Explained
Semaglutide is an FDA-approved GLP-1 receptor agonist (Ozempic, Wegovy). This educational overview explains the incretin mechanism, fatty-acid acylation, and the SUSTAIN and STEP clinical trial programs.
Testing & MethodsWhat Is Semax? Mechanism and Evidence Explained
Semax is a synthetic analog of the ACTH(4-10) fragment studied in Russian research for BDNF/NGF upregulation, neuroprotection in ischemia models, and neurotrophic effects. Evidence overview.
Testing & MethodsWhat Is Sermorelin? Mechanism and Evidence
Sermorelin is a synthetic GHRH(1-29) analog that acts as a GHRH receptor agonist at the pituitary. Mechanism, history, regulatory status, and the evidence base, research reference…
Testing & MethodsWhat Is TB-500? The Science and Evidence
TB-500 is a synthetic peptide fragment related to Thymosin beta-4, studied in preclinical models for actin binding, cell migration, angiogenesis, and tissue repair. Evidence overview and…
Testing & MethodsWhat Is Tesamorelin? Mechanism and Evidence
Tesamorelin is an FDA-approved GHRH analog (brand: Egrifta) for HIV-associated lipodystrophy. Science of its mechanism, phase-3 trial evidence, and prescription status explained.
GLP-1 & MetabolicWhat Is Tirzepatide? The Science Explained
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) is an FDA-approved dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist. Science explainer: incretin mechanism, dual agonism, SURPASS and SURMOUNT trial evidence.
Research JournalCognitive Neuropeptides Research: Science Overview
Cited, evidence-tiered overview of cognitive neuropeptides, Selank, Semax, Dihexa, Cerebrolysin: mechanisms, BDNF pathways, and regulatory status.
Research JournalLongevity, Immune & Hormonal Peptides: Research Overview
A cited, evidence-tiered pillar overview of longevity, immune, and hormonal peptides, MOTS-c, Humanin, Epithalon, Thymosin Alpha-1, Bremelanotide, and Kisspeptin.