Peptide Dictionary (75)

Educational knowledge base covering benefits, mechanisms, administration, and use cases.

Abaloparatide
Subcutaneous Injection
Bone formation for osteoporosis
A PTHrP analog that stimulates bone formation with potentially less hypercalcemia risk than teriparatide.
Bone Health
Afamelanotide
SC Injection
Alpha-MSH analog stimulating melanogenesis for erythropoietic protoporphyria
Angiotensin II
IV Infusion
Blood pressure elevation in distributive shock
Synthetic angiotensin II used as a vasopressor for refractory vasodilatory shock.
Cardiovascular
AOD-9604
Subcutaneous Injection
Fat metabolism support
A modified fragment of human growth hormone studied for its fat-reducing properties.
Fat LossMetabolic Health
Atosiban
IV Infusion
Delay of premature birth
An oxytocin receptor antagonist used to delay imminent preterm delivery.
Bivalirudin
IV Infusion
Anticoagulation during percutaneous coronary intervention
A direct thrombin inhibitor used for anticoagulation during cardiac catheterization procedures.
Cardiovascular
Bortezomib
IV Infusion
First-in-class reversible proteasome inhibitor for multiple myeloma
BPC-157
Subcutaneous Injection
Tissue repair and gut healing
A gastric pentadecapeptide researched for tissue-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
RecoveryGut HealthJoint Support+2
CagriSema
SC Injection
Fixed-dose combination of semaglutide and cagrilintide (amylin analog)
Calcitonin-Salmon
Intranasal / Subcutaneous Injection
Bone loss prevention and pain relief
A salmon-derived calcitonin peptide that inhibits bone resorption and provides analgesic effects.
Bone Health
Carfilzomib
IV Infusion
Multiple myeloma treatment
An irreversible proteasome inhibitor for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
CJC-1295
Subcutaneous Injection
Growth hormone release stimulation
A synthetic GHRH analog that stimulates sustained growth hormone release from the pituitary.
Muscle GrowthRecoveryAnti-Aging+2
Degarelix
SC Injection
GnRH antagonist with immediate testosterone suppression without flare
Desmopressin
Intranasal / Oral / Subcutaneous Injection
Water balance regulation and bleeding control
A synthetic vasopressin analog for diabetes insipidus, bedwetting, and bleeding disorders.
Metabolic Health
Difelikefalin
IV Infusion
Itch relief for kidney disease patients
A peripheral kappa opioid receptor agonist for treatment of chronic itch in dialysis patients.
DSIP
Subcutaneous Injection / Intranasal
Sleep regulation and stress reduction
Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide, a neuromodulator studied for sleep promotion and stress adaptation.
SleepCognitive SupportNeuroprotection
Dulaglutide
Subcutaneous Injection
Weekly blood sugar control
A once-weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist with Fc fusion for sustained diabetes management.
Metabolic HealthCardiovascular
Elamipretide
Subcutaneous Injection
Mitochondrial function restoration
A mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide being developed for Barth syndrome and mitochondrial diseases.
Anti-AgingCardiovascularNeuroprotection
Enfuvirtide
Subcutaneous Injection
HIV-1 treatment through viral entry inhibition
The first-in-class HIV fusion inhibitor that blocks viral entry into host cells.
Immune Support
Epitalon
Subcutaneous Injection
Telomerase activation and anti-aging
A synthetic tetrapeptide studied for its ability to activate telomerase and regulate cellular aging.
Anti-AgingSleepImmune Support
Eptifibatide
IV Infusion
Cyclic peptide GPIIb/IIIa inhibitor preventing platelet aggregation
Etelcalcetide
IV Infusion
PTH reduction in dialysis patients
An IV calcimimetic peptide for secondary hyperparathyroidism in hemodialysis patients.
Bone Health
Exenatide
Subcutaneous Injection
Blood sugar regulation from natural peptide source
A GLP-1 receptor agonist derived from Gila monster venom for type 2 diabetes treatment.
Metabolic HealthFat Loss
GHK-Cu
Topical / Subcutaneous Injection
Skin rejuvenation and wound healing
A copper-binding tripeptide naturally found in human plasma, studied for skin regeneration and anti-aging.
Skin HealthAnti-AgingWound Healing+1
GHRP-2
Subcutaneous Injection / IV Infusion
Potent growth hormone stimulation with diagnostic utility
A synthetic hexapeptide GH secretagogue approved in Japan for diagnosis of GH deficiency.
Muscle GrowthRecoveryAnti-Aging+1
GHRP-6
Subcutaneous Injection
Growth hormone release stimulation
A synthetic hexapeptide that potently stimulates growth hormone secretion via the ghrelin receptor.
Muscle GrowthRecoveryFat Loss+1
Glucagon
Subcutaneous Injection / Intramuscular / Intranasal
Emergency treatment of severe hypoglycemia
A pancreatic hormone used as an emergency treatment for severe low blood sugar and as a diagnostic aid.
Metabolic Health
Gonadorelin
Subcutaneous Injection / IV Infusion
Luteinizing hormone stimulation
A synthetic GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone) used to stimulate or test pituitary LH/FSH release.
Sexual HealthMetabolic Health
Goserelin
SC Injection
GnRH superagonist implant for hormone-dependent cancers
Hexarelin
Subcutaneous Injection / IV Infusion
Growth hormone release with cardioprotective effects
A synthetic hexapeptide GH secretagogue with unique cardioprotective properties independent of GH release.
Muscle GrowthRecoveryCardiovascular+1
Icatibant
SC Injection
Bradykinin B2 receptor antagonist for acute HAE attacks
Imeglimin
Oral
Novel oral anti-diabetic targeting mitochondrial bioenergetics
Ipamorelin
Subcutaneous Injection
Selective growth hormone secretion
A selective growth hormone secretagogue that stimulates GH release without affecting cortisol or prolactin.
Muscle GrowthAnti-AgingRecovery+2
Kisspeptin
Subcutaneous Injection / IV Infusion
Reproductive hormone regulation
A neuropeptide that plays a central role in regulating reproductive hormone release and puberty onset.
Sexual HealthMetabolic Health
KPV
Oral / Topical / Subcutaneous Injection
Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity
A C-terminal tripeptide of alpha-MSH with potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Gut HealthAnti-InflammatoryWound Healing+2
Lanreotide
SC Injection
Long-acting somatostatin analog with deep SC depot formulation
Larazotide
Oral
Intestinal barrier restoration in celiac disease
A tight junction modulator being developed as an adjunctive therapy for celiac disease.
Gut Health
Leuprolide
Subcutaneous Injection / Intramuscular
Reproductive hormone suppression
A GnRH superagonist that suppresses sex hormone production for cancer and reproductive conditions.
Metabolic Health
Linaclotide
Oral
Constipation and IBS symptom relief
A guanylate cyclase-C agonist for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation and chronic constipation.
Gut Health
Liraglutide
Subcutaneous Injection
Blood sugar control and weight loss
A once-daily GLP-1 receptor agonist for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.
Metabolic HealthFat LossCardiovascular
Lixisenatide
Subcutaneous Injection
Once-daily blood sugar control for type 2 diabetes
A once-daily GLP-1 receptor agonist for glycemic control in type 2 diabetes.
Metabolic Health
LL-37
Topical / IV Infusion
Antimicrobial defense and immune modulation
The only human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide, involved in innate immune defense and wound healing.
Immune SupportAnti-InflammatoryWound Healing
Melanotan II
Subcutaneous Injection
Melanogenesis stimulation (skin tanning)
A synthetic melanocortin peptide that stimulates melanin production and has been studied for tanning effects.
Skin Health
MOTS-c
Subcutaneous Injection
Metabolic regulation and exercise mimetic
A mitochondria-derived peptide that regulates metabolic homeostasis and has exercise-mimetic properties.
Metabolic HealthAnti-AgingFat Loss+1
Nafarelin
Intranasal
Intranasal hormone therapy for endometriosis
An intranasal GnRH agonist used for endometriosis and central precocious puberty.
Nesiritide
IV Infusion
Recombinant BNP for acute decompensated heart failure
Octreotide
Subcutaneous Injection / Intramuscular
Growth hormone and gastrointestinal hormone suppression
A synthetic somatostatin analog used to treat acromegaly, carcinoid syndrome, and neuroendocrine tumors.
Metabolic Health
Orforglipron
Oral
Non-peptide oral GLP-1 receptor agonist with small-molecule-like properties
Oxytocin
IV Infusion / Intramuscular / Intranasal
Labor induction and postpartum hemorrhage management
An endogenous neuropeptide hormone used clinically for labor induction and control of postpartum bleeding.
Cardiovascular
Pasireotide
SC Injection
Multi-receptor somatostatin analog with high SSTR5 affinity
Pemvidutide
SC Injection
GLP-1/glucagon dual agonist optimized for liver fat reduction
Plecanatide
Oral
Relief from chronic constipation and IBS-C
A uroguanylin analog that treats constipation by stimulating intestinal fluid secretion.
Gut Health
Pramlintide
SC Injection
Synthetic amylin analog slowing gastric emptying and reducing postprandial glucose
PT-141
Subcutaneous Injection
Sexual function support
A melanocortin receptor agonist approved for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women.
Sexual Health
Retatrutide
SC Injection
Triple incretin agonist targeting GLP-1/GIP/glucagon receptors
Rusfertide
SC Injection
Hepcidin mimetic peptide reducing iron-driven erythrocytosis
Selank
Intranasal
Anxiety reduction and cognitive enhancement
A synthetic peptide derived from tuftsin, developed as an anxiolytic and nootropic agent.
Cognitive SupportNeuroprotectionImmune Support
Semaglutide
Subcutaneous Injection / Oral
Blood sugar regulation and weight management
A GLP-1 receptor agonist used for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.
Metabolic HealthFat LossCardiovascular
Semax
Intranasal
Neuroprotection and cognitive enhancement
A synthetic analog of ACTH(4-10) developed as a nootropic and neuroprotective agent.
Cognitive SupportNeuroprotectionRecovery
Sermorelin
Subcutaneous Injection
Natural growth hormone stimulation
A GHRH analog that stimulates the pituitary to release growth hormone naturally.
Anti-AgingMuscle GrowthRecovery+1
Setmelanotide
Subcutaneous Injection
Treatment of rare genetic obesity
An MC4R agonist approved for obesity caused by specific genetic deficiencies in the melanocortin pathway.
Fat LossMetabolic Health
Substance P
Subcutaneous Injection / IV Infusion
Pain and inflammation research tool
An endogenous undecapeptide neurotransmitter central to pain signaling and neurogenic inflammation.
Neuroprotection
Survodutide
SC Injection
Dual glucagon/GLP-1 receptor agonist for obesity and metabolic liver disease
TB-500
Subcutaneous Injection
Tissue repair and inflammation reduction
A synthetic fragment of Thymosin Beta-4 studied for tissue repair and anti-inflammatory effects.
RecoveryAnti-InflammatoryWound Healing+1
Teduglutide
SC Injection
GLP-2 analog promoting intestinal mucosal growth and nutrient absorption
Teriparatide
Subcutaneous Injection
Bone formation stimulation
A recombinant PTH fragment that stimulates new bone formation for severe osteoporosis treatment.
Bone Health
Tesamorelin
Subcutaneous Injection
Visceral fat reduction
An FDA-approved GHRH analog used to reduce excess abdominal fat in HIV-associated lipodystrophy.
Fat LossMetabolic HealthCognitive Support
Thymosin Alpha-1
Subcutaneous Injection
Immune system modulation and support
An immunomodulatory peptide used to enhance immune function in chronic infections.
Immune SupportAnti-Inflammatory
Thymosin Beta-4
Topical / Subcutaneous Injection
Wound healing and tissue regeneration
A naturally occurring 43-amino acid peptide involved in tissue repair and cell migration.
Wound HealingRecoverySkin Health+2
Tirzepatide
Subcutaneous Injection
Dual-action blood sugar and weight management
A first-in-class dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist for diabetes and weight management.
Metabolic HealthFat LossCardiovascular
Triptorelin
Intramuscular Injection
Long-acting hormone suppression for prostate cancer
A GnRH superagonist with depot formulations for treatment of hormone-dependent conditions.
Vasopressin
IV Infusion
Blood pressure support in vasodilatory shock
An endogenous posterior pituitary hormone used as a vasopressor in critical care settings.
Cardiovascular
VIP
IV Infusion / Intranasal / Inhalation
Vasodilation and immune modulation
An endogenous 28-amino acid neuropeptide with broad vasodilatory, immunomodulatory, and neuroprotective properties.
CardiovascularAnti-InflammatoryNeuroprotection+1
Ziconotide
Intrathecal
Severe chronic pain management
A synthetic cone snail venom peptide for severe chronic pain refractory to other treatments.
Neuroprotection
Zilucoplan
SC Injection
Macrocyclic peptide complement C5 inhibitor for myasthenia gravis