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The Peptide Library.

A working reference of the peptides we research. Each entry includes mechanism, evidence base, and regulatory status.

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A

Peptide	Overview	Category	Status
Abaloparatide Tymlos	PTHrP analog for osteoporosis.	Bone		Read
Acetyl tetrapeptide-3 Capixyl component	Hair follicle peptide for hair density.	Skin	Cosmetic	Read
Angiotensin II Giapreza	Vasopressor for septic shock; ICU use only.	Cardiovascular		Read
AOD-9604 Growth hormone fragment 177–191	Synthetic fragment of human growth hormone (amino acids 177–191). Not FDA-approved; investigational.	Metabolic		Read
Argireline Acetyl hexapeptide-8	Topical muscle-relaxing cosmetic peptide.	Skin	Cosmetic	Read
Atrial natriuretic peptide ANP · Carperitide	Endogenous cardiac peptide hormone. Not FDA-approved; investigational.	Cardiovascular	Research Only	Read
Aviptadil RLF-100 · Zyesami	Synthetic form of vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP). Not FDA-approved; investigational.	Cardiovascular	Research Only	Read

B

Peptide	Overview	Category
Bimatoprost Latisse	Prostaglandin analog for eyelash growth.	Skin	Read
Bortezomib Velcade	Proteasome inhibitor for multiple myeloma.	Oncology	Read
BPC-157 Body Protective Compound · PL 14736	Synthetic 15-amino-acid peptide derived from a gastric protein. Not FDA-approved; evidence is largely from animal studies.	Tissue Repair Research	Read
Bremelanotide PT-141 · Vyleesi	Melanocortin receptor agonist FDA-approved (Vyleesi) only for premenopausal women with acquired, generalized HSDD.	Sexual Health	Read

C

Peptide	Overview	Category	Status
Cagrilintide AM833	Long-acting amylin analog in clinical trials. Not FDA-approved.	Metabolic	Research Only	Read
Calcitonin salmon Miacalcin · Fortical	Salmon calcitonin for osteoporosis and Paget disease.	Bone		Read
Cathelicidins LL-37 family	Class of endogenous antimicrobial peptides. No FDA-approved drug product.	Antimicrobial	Research Only	Read
Cenderitide CD-NP	Designer natriuretic peptide. Not FDA-approved; investigational.	Cardiovascular	Research Only	Read
Cerebrolysin Neurotrophic peptide mix	Mixture of peptides derived from porcine brain tissue. Not FDA-approved; approved in some countries outside the US.	Cognitive		Read
Cetrorelix Cetrotide	GnRH antagonist for IVF protocols.	Hormonal		Read
CJC-1295 Modified GRF 1-29 (no DAC)	Synthetic GHRH analog (modified GRF 1-29). Not FDA-approved; human data limited to early studies.	Growth Hormone Axis		Read
CJC-1295 with DAC CJC-1295 DAC	Synthetic GHRH analog with a drug affinity complex (DAC) that extends its half-life. Not FDA-approved; human data limited to early studies.	Growth Hormone Axis		Read
Colistimethate Coly-Mycin	Polypeptide antibiotic for multidrug-resistant gram-negative infections.	Antimicrobial		Read
Copper tripeptide-1 GHK-Cu (cosmetic form)	Topical formulation of GHK-Cu for cosmetic use.	Skin	Cosmetic	Read
Corticotropin H.P. Acthar Gel · ACTH	Adrenocorticotropic hormone for infantile spasms and MS relapse.	Hormonal		Read

D

Peptide	Overview	Category	Status
Dalbavancin Dalvance	Long-acting lipoglycopeptide for skin infections.	Antimicrobial		Read
Daptomycin Cubicin	Cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic for gram-positive infections.	Antimicrobial		Read
Defensins Alpha/beta defensins	Class of endogenous antimicrobial peptides. No FDA-approved drug product.	Antimicrobial	Research Only	Read
Degarelix Firmagon	GnRH antagonist for prostate cancer.	Oncology		Read
Desmopressin DDAVP · Stimate	Synthetic vasopressin analog for diabetes insipidus and bleeding disorders.	Hormonal		Read
Dihexa PNB-0408	Synthetic angiotensin IV analog. Not FDA-approved; evidence is preclinical.	Cognitive	Research Only	Read
DSIP Delta sleep-inducing peptide	Naturally occurring nonapeptide first isolated in sleep research. Not FDA-approved; human data limited.	Sleep		Read
Dulaglutide Trulicity	Once-weekly GLP-1 agonist for type 2 diabetes.	Metabolic		Read

E

Peptide	Overview	Category
Enfuvirtide Fuzeon	HIV fusion inhibitor.	Antimicrobial	Read
Epitalon Epithalon · pineal tetrapeptide	Synthetic pineal tetrapeptide. Not FDA-approved; evidence is largely preclinical.	Longevity	Read
Exenatide Byetta · Bydureon	GLP-1 agonist for type 2 diabetes management.	Metabolic	Read

F

Peptide	Overview	Category	Status
FOXO4-DRI Senolytic peptide	Synthetic FOXO4-targeting peptide. Not FDA-approved; evidence is preclinical.	Longevity	Research Only	Read

G

Peptide	Overview	Category
Ganirelix Ganirelix acetate	GnRH antagonist for controlled ovarian stimulation.	Hormonal	Read
GHK-Cu Copper tripeptide-1	Naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide used in topical cosmetics. Injectable forms are not FDA-approved.	Skin	Read
GHRP-2 Pralmorelin	Synthetic growth hormone secretagogue (GHRP class). Not FDA-approved; human data limited.	Growth Hormone Axis	Read
GHRP-6 Hexapeptide-2	Synthetic growth hormone secretagogue (GHRP class). Not FDA-approved; human data limited.	Growth Hormone Axis	Read
Glucagon GlucaGen · Baqsimi · Gvoke	Pancreatic peptide hormone for severe hypoglycemia.	Metabolic	Read
Gonadorelin GnRH · Factrel	Synthetic gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). Previously FDA-approved as Factrel; the brand product was discontinued. Current US supply is compounded and not FDA-approved.	Hormonal	Read
Goserelin Zoladex	GnRH agonist depot implant for prostate and breast cancer.	Oncology	Read

H

Peptide	Overview	Category	Status
HCG Human chorionic gonadotropin	Peptide hormone FDA-approved (Novarel, Pregnyl) for specific fertility and hypogonadism indications.	Hormonal		Read
Hexarelin Examorelin	Synthetic growth hormone secretagogue (GHRP class). Not FDA-approved; human data limited.	Growth Hormone Axis		Read
HGH Fragment 176-191 AOD variant	Synthetic fragment of human growth hormone (amino acids 176–191). Not FDA-approved; investigational.	Metabolic		Read
Histrelin Vantas · Supprelin LA	GnRH agonist implant for central precocious puberty and prostate cancer.	Oncology		Read
Humanin Mitochondrial-derived peptide	Endogenous mitochondrial-derived peptide. Not FDA-approved; evidence is preclinical.	Longevity	Research Only	Read

I

Peptide	Overview	Category
Insulin aspart Novolog · Fiasp	Rapid-acting insulin analog for diabetes.	Metabolic	Read
Insulin degludec Tresiba	Ultra-long-acting basal insulin for diabetes.	Metabolic	Read
Insulin glargine Lantus · Basaglar	Long-acting basal insulin for diabetes.	Metabolic	Read
Insulin lispro Humalog · Admelog	Rapid-acting insulin analog for diabetes.	Metabolic	Read
Ipamorelin Selective GHRP	Synthetic growth hormone secretagogue (GHRP class). Not FDA-approved; human data limited to early studies.	Growth Hormone Axis	Read

K

Peptide	Overview	Category	Status
Kisspeptin KP-10 · Kisspeptin-54	Endogenous hormone of the reproductive (HPG) axis. Not FDA-approved; investigational.	Hormonal		Read
KPV Lysine-proline-valine tripeptide	Tripeptide (lysine-proline-valine) derived from alpha-MSH. Not FDA-approved; evidence is largely preclinical.	Tissue Repair Research		Read

L

Peptide	Overview	Category	Status
Lactoferrin peptides Lactoferricin fragments	Peptide fragments derived from the protein lactoferrin. No FDA-approved drug product.	Immune	Research Only	Read
Lanreotide Somatuline Depot	Long-acting somatostatin analog for acromegaly and NETs.	Hormonal		Read
Leuprolide Lupron · Eligard	GnRH agonist for prostate cancer, endometriosis, and IVF.	Oncology		Read
Linaclotide Linzess	Guanylate cyclase-C agonist for IBS-C and chronic constipation.	GI		Read
Liraglutide Victoza · Saxenda	Daily GLP-1 agonist for type 2 diabetes and obesity.	Metabolic		Read
Lixisenatide Adlyxin	Once-daily GLP-1 agonist for type 2 diabetes.	Metabolic		Read
LL-37 Cathelicidin	The only known human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide. Not FDA-approved; investigational.	Antimicrobial		Read
Lutetium Lu 177 dotatate Lutathera	Radiolabeled somatostatin analog for gastroenteropancreatic NETs.	Oncology		Read

M

Peptide	Overview	Category	Status
Macimorelin Macrilen	Oral ghrelin agonist for GH deficiency diagnosis.	Hormonal		Read
Matrixyl Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4	Topical collagen-stimulating cosmetic peptide.	Skin	Cosmetic	Read
Mazdutide LY3305677 · IBI362	Dual GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist approved in China. Not FDA-approved.	Metabolic	Research Only	Read
Melanotan I Afamelanotide · Scenesse	Melanocortin analog approved for erythropoietic protoporphyria.	Skin		Read
Melanotan II MT-II	Synthetic melanocortin receptor agonist. Not FDA-approved; significant safety concerns.	Skin	Research Only	Read
MK-677 Ibutamoren	Oral, non-peptide ghrelin receptor agonist. Not FDA-approved; investigational.	Growth Hormone Axis	Research Only	Read
MOTS-c Mitochondrial-derived peptide	Endogenous mitochondrial-derived peptide. Not FDA-approved; evidence is largely preclinical.	Metabolic		Read

N

Peptide	Overview	Category	Status
N-Acetyl Selank Amidate NA-Selank-Amidate	Chemically modified analog of Selank. Not FDA-approved; investigational.	Cognitive	Research Only	Read
N-Acetyl Semax Amidate NA-Semax-Amidate	Chemically modified analog of Semax. Not FDA-approved; investigational.	Cognitive	Research Only	Read
Nafarelin Synarel	Nasal GnRH agonist for endometriosis and precocious puberty.	Hormonal		Read
Nesiritide Natrecor	Recombinant BNP for acute decompensated heart failure.	Cardiovascular		Read
Noopept GVS-111	Synthetic dipeptide derivative. Not FDA-approved; investigational.	Cognitive	Research Only	Read

O

Peptide	Overview	Category
Octreotide Sandostatin	Somatostatin analog for acromegaly, carcinoid, and VIPoma.	Hormonal	Read
Oritavancin Orbactiv · Kimyrsa	Single-dose lipoglycopeptide for skin infections.	Antimicrobial	Read
Oxytocin Pitocin · Syntocinon	Posterior pituitary hormone FDA-approved (Pitocin) for labor induction and postpartum use.	Hormonal	Read

P

Peptide	Overview	Category	Status
Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 PAL-GQPR	Anti-inflammatory cosmetic peptide.	Skin	Cosmetic	Read
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 PAL-GHK	Cosmetic collagen-stimulating peptide.	Skin	Cosmetic	Read
Pasireotide Signifor · Signifor LAR	Somatostatin analog for Cushing disease and acromegaly.	Hormonal		Read
PDRN Polydeoxyribonucleotide	Polydeoxyribonucleotide (DNA fragments sourced from salmon). Injectable forms are not FDA-approved.	Tissue Repair Research		Read
PEG-MGF Pegylated mechano growth factor	Pegylated form of mechano growth factor, an IGF-1 splice variant. Not FDA-approved; evidence is preclinical.	Tissue Repair Research	Research Only	Read
Pentosan polysulfate Elmiron	Semi-synthetic polysulfated polysaccharide for interstitial cystitis.	GI		Read
Plecanatide Trulance	Guanylate cyclase-C agonist for chronic constipation.	GI		Read
Pramlintide Symlin	Amylin analog for glycemic control in insulin-dependent diabetes.	Metabolic		Read

S

Peptide	Overview	Category	Status
Selank TP-7 heptapeptide	Synthetic analog of the immune peptide tuftsin. Not FDA-approved; human data limited.	Cognitive		Read
Semaglutide	GLP-1 receptor agonist for metabolic disease and weight management.	Metabolic		Read
Semax ACTH 4-10 analog	Synthetic analog of an ACTH fragment (ACTH 4-10). Not FDA-approved; human data limited.	Cognitive		Read
Sermorelin GRF 1-29	Synthetic GHRH analog (GRF 1-29). Previously FDA-approved as Geref; the brand product was discontinued. Current US supply is compounded and not FDA-approved.	Growth Hormone Axis		Read
Setmelanotide Imcivree	MC4R agonist for rare genetic obesity.	Metabolic		Read
SS-20 Mitochondrial peptide	Synthetic mitochondria-targeting peptide. Not FDA-approved; evidence is preclinical.	Longevity	Research Only	Read
SS-31 Elamipretide · Bendavia	Mitochondria-targeting peptide. FDA-approved (elamipretide) only for Barth syndrome.	Longevity	Research Only	Read

T

Peptide	Overview	Category	Status
TA1 (alternate naming) Thymosin alpha-1 alternate designation	Same molecule as Thymosin alpha-1; alternate naming.	Immune		Read
TB-500 Thymosin Beta-4 fragment	Synthetic fragment of thymosin beta-4. Not FDA-approved; evidence is largely from animal studies.	Tissue Repair Research		Read
Teduglutide Gattex · Revestive	GLP-2 analog for short bowel syndrome.	GI		Read
Teriparatide Forteo · Bonsity	Recombinant PTH 1-34 for severe osteoporosis.	Bone		Read
Terlipressin Terlivaz	Vasopressin analog for hepatorenal syndrome.	Cardiovascular		Read
Tesamorelin Egrifta	GHRH analog approved for HIV-associated lipodystrophy.	Metabolic		Read
Thymosin alpha-1 Zadaxin	Synthetic thymic peptide. Not FDA-approved; approved in some countries outside the US.	Immune		Read
Thymosin beta-4 Tβ4 (full-length)	Naturally occurring 43-amino-acid peptide (full-length thymosin beta-4). Not FDA-approved; investigational.	Tissue Repair Research		Read
Thymulin FTS-Zn	Zinc-dependent thymic peptide hormone. No FDA-approved drug product.	Immune	Research Only	Read
Tirzepatide	Dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist FDA-approved as Mounjaro and Zepbound.	Metabolic		Read
Triptorelin Trelstar	GnRH agonist for prostate cancer.	Oncology		Read

V

Peptide	Overview	Category	Status
Vancomycin Vancocin	Glycopeptide antibiotic for gram-positive infections including MRSA.	Antimicrobial		Read
Vasopressin Pitressin · Vasostrict	Posterior pituitary hormone; vasopressor and diabetes insipidus.	Cardiovascular		Read

Z

Peptide	Overview	Category	Status
Ziconotide Prialt	Synthetic ω-conotoxin; intrathecal analgesic for chronic pain.	Pain		Read

A note on this library

This library lists peptides we research. Some peptides seen elsewhere online are omitted deliberately — either the human evidence is too thin, or the regulatory pathway does not permit it.