Research Peptides Directory

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Research Peptide Profiles

Development Stage
Regulatory Approval
Compounding Status

Thymosin Alpha-1

Immune & Inflammation

Thymosin Alpha-1 is an immune-boosting peptide that may strengthen your body's defense against infections and support overall immune function. It's approved in several countries for hepatitis treatment.

Gonadorelin (GnRH)

Hormones & Endocrine (Non-GH)

Gonadorelin is a fertility and hormone peptide that triggers the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). It's used clinically to test pituitary function and support fertility treatments.

Humanin

Longevity & Cellular Health

Humanin is a naturally occurring mitochondrial peptide that may protect cells from stress and age-related damage. It's being studied for its potential role in Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and cardiovascular health.

MGF (Mechano Growth Factor)

Performance & Body Composition

MGF (Mechano Growth Factor) is a muscle repair peptide that's released naturally after exercise or injury. It may help speed up muscle recovery and promote new muscle cell growth.

Glutathione

Longevity & Cellular Health

Glutathione is the body's most abundant antioxidant, a small peptide that cells build themselves from three amino acids. It plays a key role in three things: protecting cells from damage by unstable molecules called free radicals, powering the mitochondria that make cellular energy, and helping the liver clear out drugs and toxins. Intracellular levels decline naturally with age, and low levels are linked to chronic illness, fatigue, and slower recovery from stress. People take it as a supplement by mouth (usually in a liposomal liquid for better absorption), through an IV at clinics, sprayed in the nose for brain-related research, or applied topically to the skin. Evidence supports real increases in measurable glutathione levels with supplementation, though the size of clinical effects varies by form, dose, and goal.

GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide)

Skin, Hair & Aesthetics

GHK-Cu is a copper peptide that may improve skin health, promote wound healing, and stimulate collagen production. It's used both as an injection and in topical skincare products.

GHK (Tripeptide)

Injury, Repair & Recovery

GHK is a naturally occurring copper-binding peptide that may support skin repair, wound healing, and collagen production. It's the base peptide that GHK-Cu is derived from.

5-Amino-1MQ

Metabolic & Weight Loss

5-Amino-1MQ is a small molecule that may boost metabolism and promote fat burning by blocking an enzyme called NNMT. It's being studied as a potential treatment for obesity and metabolic disorders.

ARA-290 (Cibinetide)

Immune & Inflammation

ARA-290 is an anti-inflammatory peptide that may help relieve nerve pain and promote tissue repair without suppressing the immune system. It's being studied for diabetic neuropathy and sarcoidosis.

HGH Fragment 176-191

Metabolic & Weight Loss

HGH Fragment 176-191 is a fat-burning peptide derived from human growth hormone that targets body fat without the other effects of full HGH. It's essentially the fat-loss portion of growth hormone isolated on its own.

LL-37 (Cathelicidin)

Immune & Inflammation

LL-37 is a natural immune defense peptide that may help fight infections and support the body's ability to ward off bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

KPV

Immune & Inflammation

KPV is an anti-inflammatory peptide that may help calm gut inflammation and support digestive health. It's a small fragment of a larger hormone involved in immune regulation.

AOD-9604

Metabolic & Weight Loss

AOD-9604 is a fat-burning peptide derived from human growth hormone that may help reduce body fat without affecting blood sugar or muscle mass. It targets fat cells specifically.

SNAP-8 (Acetyl Octapeptide-3)

Skin, Hair & Aesthetics

Snap-8 is a cosmetic peptide that may help reduce wrinkles by relaxing facial muscles, similar to how Botox works but in a topical cream form. It's commonly found in anti-aging skincare products.

ACTH (Cosyntropin)

Hormones & Endocrine (Non-GH)

ACTH (Cosyntropin) is a diagnostic peptide used in medical settings to test whether your adrenal glands are working properly. It stimulates cortisol production and is primarily a clinical tool, not a performance peptide.

About the Directory

How the Research Peptides Directory Works

The PeptideWiki directory organizes research peptides into clear, evidence-based profiles covering mechanisms, dosing, safety, and research status. Browse by category, development stage, or peptide name to compare compounds across weight loss, recovery, growth hormone, cognition, longevity, and more.

Categories

Peptides are grouped by their primary research focus and biological activity, including metabolism, growth hormone signaling, tissue repair, cognition, inflammation, aesthetics, cellular health, sexual health, and endocrine function.

Development Stage

Shows how far a peptide has progressed in the research pipeline. Preclinical compounds are still in laboratory or animal models. Phase 2, 3, and 4 compounds have moved further through human research. Discontinued compounds are no longer being actively developed.

Regulatory Approval

Shows whether a peptide has been cleared by a health authority or is still limited to research. "Not Approved" means no clinical clearance. "Investigational" means still under study. "FDA Approved" means cleared in the United States for specific indications.

Compounding Status

Shows where a peptide sits in the FDA 503A and 503B compounding pathways. Cat 1 compounds are under enforcement discretion and are compoundable today. Cat 2 compounds have safety concerns flagged. Withdrawn, Not Compoundable, and Component of FDA-Approved Drug categories each reflect different regulatory histories.