Peptide glossary.
Plain-language reference for every compound we carry — what it is, its class, and key specs. For Research Use Only.
Metabolic
Tirzepatide
Dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist peptideTirzepatide is a synthetic 39-residue peptide engineered to co-activate the GIP and GLP-1 receptors, with C20 fatty-diacid acylation for an extended pharmacokinetic profile. It is a reference compound in dual-incretin signaling research.
Retatrutide
Triple-agonist incretin reference peptideRetatrutide is a synthetic 39-residue peptide engineered to co-activate the GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors, with C20 fatty-diacid acylation for extended plasma stability. It is a reference compound in pre-clinical incretin and metabolic-signaling research.
KLOW Blend
Multi-component research blendKLOW is a multi-component research blend supplied as a single 80mg lot-matched vial for laboratory research. For Research Use Only — not for human consumption.
Semaglutide
Long-acting GLP-1 analogSemaglutide is a 31-residue GLP-1 receptor agonist analog with a C18 fatty-acid acylation that extends plasma half-life. It is one of the most heavily characterized reference compounds in GLP-1 receptor pharmacology.
5-Amino-1MQ
NNMT inhibitor researchSmall-molecule NNMT inhibitor for metabolic and adipose research.
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BPC-157
Pentadecapeptide gastric-protein fragmentBPC-157 is a synthetic 15-residue peptide derived from a sequence in human gastric juice protein. It is among the most-referenced tool compounds in pre-clinical angiogenesis, fibroblast-migration, and gut-mucosa research, noted for stability in aqueous and acidic conditions.
TB-500
Thymosin β-4 reference peptideTB-500 corresponds to thymosin β-4, a 43-residue actin-sequestering peptide. It is a widely-used reference compound in actin-dynamics, angiogenesis, and cell-migration research.
BPC-157 + TB-500
Recovery blendCombined BPC-157 and TB-500 blend for tissue-repair research.
View BPC-157 + TB-500Thymosin α-1
Immunomodulating 28-residue peptideThymosin α-1 is a 28-residue N-acetylated peptide cleaved from prothymosin alpha. It is a reference tool compound in T-cell maturation and innate-immune signaling research.
Somatotropic
Tesamorelin
GHRH-analog research peptideTesamorelin — a stabilized growth-hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) analog for somatotropic-axis research. For Research Use Only — not for human consumption.
Ipamorelin
Selective ghrelin-receptor pentapeptideIpamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide and selective agonist of the ghrelin receptor (GHS-R1a). It is valued as a clean reference compound for pulsatile somatotropic-axis research with minimal off-target activity.
CJC-1295 DAC
Long-acting GHRH-analog peptide (DAC)CJC-1295 DAC is a synthetic GHRH-analog peptide conjugated to a drug-affinity complex (DAC) that binds serum albumin, extending plasma stability from minutes to days. It is a sustained-release reference compound in somatotropic-axis signaling research.
CJC-1295 no DAC
Short-acting GHRH analog (Mod GRF 1-29)CJC-1295 no DAC (Modified GRF 1-29) is a 29-amino-acid growth-hormone-releasing-hormone analog without the drug-affinity complex, giving it a short plasma half-life measured in minutes. It is a pulsatile-release reference compound in somatotropic-axis signaling research.
HGH
Somatropin (191aa) researchRecombinant 191-residue human growth hormone for somatotropic research.
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GHRH-analog + ghrelin-mimetic blendA single combined vial pairing CJC-1295 (no DAC / Mod GRF 1-29) with Ipamorelin — a GHRH analog and a selective ghrelin-receptor agonist studied together for their complementary action on the somatotropic axis. Supplied as 5 mg CJC-1295 + 5 mg Ipamorelin per 10 mg vial.
Skin & hair
GHK-Cu
Copper-binding tripeptide (Gly-His-Lys)GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring tripeptide (Gly-His-Lys) complexed with copper(II). It is a cornerstone reference compound in extracellular-matrix gene-expression and dermal-fibroblast research.
Melanotan-2
Melanocortin agonistMelanocortin-receptor agonist for pigmentation research.
View Melanotan-2Glutathione
Master antioxidantTripeptide antioxidant for oxidative-stress and skin research.
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MOTS-c
Mitochondrial-derived 16-residue peptideMOTS-c is a 16-residue peptide encoded by the mitochondrial 12S rRNA region. It is the headline reference compound for mitochondrial-derived-peptide and AMPK-pathway signaling research.
Epitalon
Synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly)Epitalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) modeled on the pineal peptide epithalamin. It is a widely-referenced tool compound in telomere-biology and pineal-axis research.
NAD+
NAD+ coenzyme researchNicotinamide adenine dinucleotide coenzyme for cellular-energy and metabolic research.
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Mitochondrial peptideMitochondria-targeted peptide (elamipretide) for cellular-energy research.
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Semax
ACTH(4-10) heptapeptide analogSemax is a synthetic heptapeptide analog of the ACTH(4-10) fragment, modified with a Pro-Gly-Pro tail for stability. It is a reference compound in neurotrophic-factor expression and neuropeptide signaling research.
Selank
Tuftsin-analog heptapeptideSelank is a synthetic heptapeptide analog of the immunopeptide tuftsin, with a stabilizing Pro-Gly-Pro extension. It is a reference tool compound in GABAergic and neuropeptide signaling research.
Lab Supplies
Research Starter Kit
Everything to reconstitute your first vialThe complete bench-prep kit for reconstituting lyophilized research peptides: two 3 mL bacteriostatic water vials, insulin syringes, larger reconstitution needles, and individually wrapped alcohol prep swabs. Everything a new researcher needs to prepare a vial, in one add-on.
View Research Starter KitBacteriostatic Water
0.9% benzyl alcohol in sterile water (USP-grade)Bacteriostatic water is sterile, non-pyrogenic water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a bacteriostatic agent. It is the standard solvent used to reconstitute lyophilized peptides and prepare dilution series for in-vitro laboratory work.
For Research Use Only. Not for human or animal consumption. Definitions describe compound class and published research context only; they are not medical, dosing, or usage guidance and have not been evaluated by the FDA.