Research Peptides Directory
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Research Peptide Profiles
Follistatin 344
Performance & Body Composition
Follistatin is a muscle-building protein that works by blocking myostatin, the molecule that limits muscle growth. It's being studied for its potential to dramatically increase muscle mass and strength.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hexarelin
Growth Hormone / IGF-1 Axis
Hexarelin is a potent growth hormone-releasing peptide that may boost GH levels more strongly than other GHRPs. It's studied for both muscle-building effects and potential heart-protective benefits.
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.