Research Library

Peer-reviewed studies indexed on PubMed for every peptide we carry

Welcome to the Molecular Peptides Research Library β€” a curated collection of published, peer-reviewed research on the peptides we carry. Each section includes links to studies indexed on PubMed, the world’s largest biomedical literature database maintained by the National Library of Medicine. We encourage researchers to explore the primary literature and form their own understanding of these compounds.


πŸ”¬ Tissue Modeling & Cytoprotective Peptides

BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound)

A pentadecapeptide derived from human gastric juice, BPC-157 has been extensively studied for its cytoprotective properties and interactions with tissue modeling pathways in preclinical research models.

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TB-500 (Thymosin Beta 4)

Thymosin Beta 4 is a naturally occurring 43-amino-acid peptide involved in cell migration and tissue modeling in preclinical research. TB-500 is a synthetic fragment of the active region.

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KPV

KPV is a tripeptide (Lys-Pro-Val) derived from alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (Ξ±-MSH) with interactions with inflammatory signaling pathways in preclinical models.

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LL-37

LL-37 is the only human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide, studied for interactions with innate immune pathways and antimicrobial activity in laboratory models.

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πŸ“ˆ Growth Hormone Secretagogues

Ipamorelin

Ipamorelin is a selective growth hormone secretagogue that stimulates GH release without significantly affecting cortisol, prolactin, or ACTH levels β€” making it one of the most specific GH-releasing peptides available.

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CJC-1295

CJC-1295 is a synthetic analog of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) with a significantly extended half-life, enabling sustained GH and IGF-1 elevation with less frequent dosing.

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Sermorelin

Sermorelin is a synthetic 29-amino-acid analog of GHRH that stimulates natural growth hormone production from the pituitary gland.

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Tesamorelin

Tesamorelin is an FDA-recognized GHRH analog studied for its ability to reduce visceral adipose tissue and increase IGF-1 levels.

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Hexarelin & GHRP-6

Hexarelin and GHRP-6 are growth hormone-releasing peptides that act through the ghrelin receptor to stimulate GH release from the pituitary.

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⏳ Senescence & Telomere Research Peptides

Epitalon

Epitalon (AEDG) is a synthetic tetrapeptide based on the natural pineal gland extract epithalamin. It has been studied for its ability to activate telomerase, regulate melatonin production, and exert geroprotective effects.

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NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide)

NAD+ is a critical coenzyme in every living cell, essential for energy metabolism, DNA repair, and sirtuin activation. NAD+ levels decline significantly with age, and supplementation is a growing area of longevity research.

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GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide)

GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide with broad gene expression modulation properties in preclinical models, including collagen synthesis pathways and extracellular matrix research.

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MOTS-c

MOTS-c is a mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded by the 12S rRNA gene. It plays roles in metabolic homeostasis, exercise mimetics, and insulin sensitivity β€” making it a promising target in aging and metabolic disease research.

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FOXO4-DRI

FOXO4-DRI is a cell-penetrating peptide that selectively induces apoptosis in senescent cells by disrupting the FOXO4-p53 interaction, representing a novel senolytic approach to aging.

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SS-31 (Elamipretide)

SS-31 is a mitochondria-targeted peptide that concentrates in the inner mitochondrial membrane, stabilizing cardiolipin and improving mitochondrial function β€” studied in aging, heart failure, and kidney disease.

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Glutathione

Glutathione is a naturally occurring tripeptide antioxidant studied for its role in cellular redox homeostasis and oxidative stress pathways in research models.

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🧠 Cognitive & Neuroprotective Peptides

Semax

Semax is a synthetic heptapeptide analog of ACTH(4-10) with nootropic and neuroprotective properties. It has been studied for enhancing memory, attention, and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) expression.

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Selank

Selank is a synthetic peptide analog of the immunomodulatory peptide tuftsin, exhibiting interactions with GABAergic signaling pathways in preclinical anxiety research models.

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Pinealon

Pinealon (EDR) is a short peptide with neuroprotective activity, studied for its ability to regulate gene expression in brain cells and protect against oxidative damage.

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DSIP (Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide)

DSIP is a neuropeptide originally isolated from rabbit brain that studied for interactions with neuroendocrine signaling pathways and circadian-related markers in preclinical models.

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πŸ›‘οΈ Immune & Thymic Peptides

Thymosin Alpha 1 (TA1)

Thymosin Alpha 1 is a thymic peptide studied for its interactions with T-cell maturation, dendritic cell activity, and cytokine production pathways in preclinical research.

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Thymalin

Thymalin is a polypeptide complex derived from the thymus gland, studied for immunomodulatory properties and thymic function in preclinical research models.

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⚑ Metabolic Pathway Research Peptides

AOD-9604

AOD-9604 is a modified fragment of human growth hormone (hGH 177-191) studied for its lipolytic properties and lipolytic properties in adipocyte cell culture models without the somatotropic signaling of full-length GH.

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5-Amino-1MQ

5-Amino-1MQ is a small-molecule NNMT inhibitor studied for its potential to increase cellular energy expenditure, reduce fat accumulation, and modulate metabolic pathways.

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SLU-PP-332

SLU-PP-332 is an ERRΞ±/Ξ³ agonist studied as an “exercise mimetic” β€” activating pathways associated with endurance exercise including mitochondrial biogenesis and fatty acid oxidation.

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Cagrilintide

Cagrilintide is a long-acting amylin analog studied for interactions with amylin receptor signaling pathways and energy homeostasis markers in preclinical models.

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πŸ”Ž Specialty & Emerging Peptides

Snap-8

Snap-8 (Acetyl Octapeptide-3) is a peptide studied for modulation of SNARE complex formation and neurotransmitter vesicle exocytosis in laboratory models.

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Kisspeptin-10

Kisspeptin is a neuropeptide critical to the regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and reproductive hormone secretion.

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VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide)

VIP is a neuropeptide with broad immunomodulatory, vasodilatory, and neuroprotective actions studied across multiple preclinical research models.

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ARA-290

ARA-290 is a non-erythropoietic peptide derived from erythropoietin (EPO) that activates the innate repair receptor, studied in preclinical neuroprotection and tissue modeling research.

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PNC-27

PNC-27 is a synthetic peptide targeting the HDM-2 binding site on p53, studied for its ability to selectively kill cancer cells by disrupting their membrane integrity.

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ACE-031

ACE-031 is a soluble form of the activin receptor type IIB (ActRIIB) that acts as a myostatin trap, studied for interactions with muscle growth signaling pathways in preclinical models.

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GDF-8 (Myostatin)

GDF-8, also known as myostatin, is a negative regulator of skeletal muscle growth. studied in preclinical muscle biology and sarcopenia research models.

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πŸ“š Featured Blends

Wolverine Blend (BPC-157 + TB-500)

A popular combination of the two most-studied recovery peptides, designed for comprehensive tissue repair research.

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GLOW Blend (GHK-Cu + BPC-157 + TB-500)

Combines copper peptide with tissue-modeling research peptides for multi-pathway preclinical investigation.

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KLOW Blend (GHK-Cu + KPV + BPC-157 + TB-500)

A comprehensive four-peptide blend combining anti-inflammatory pathway and tissue-modeling research compounds.

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4X GH Blend (GHRP-2 + Tesamorelin + MGF + Ipamorelin)

A multi-pathway growth hormone secretagogue stack combining four complementary compounds for GH axis research.

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CJC/Ipamorelin 2X Blend

The most popular GH secretagogue combination, pairing GHRH analog CJC-1295 with the selective GH secretagogue Ipamorelin.

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⚠️ Disclaimer

All products sold by Molecular Peptides are intended for laboratory and research use only. They are not intended for human consumption, therapeutic use, or as dietary supplements. The information on this page is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The research articles linked above are published by independent researchers and do not constitute endorsement of any product. Always consult published literature and qualified professionals before designing any research protocol. By purchasing from Molecular Peptides, you agree that products will be used in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations governing research materials.

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