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Research Library

Plain-language summaries of the published research on every compound we carry, organized by research area.

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Evidence level: Preclinical (cell and animal studies) Early or limited human data Large human trials

Start Here · 3 articles

Lab Guides & Comparisons

Handling basics, and side-by-side looks at closely related compounds.

Comparison

BPC-157 vs TB-500

How the two most studied repair peptides differ in mechanism and evidence.

Preclinical only, both
Comparison

Tirzepatide vs Retatrutide

Dual and triple receptor agonists, compared across the published trials.

Human trials at different stages

Research Area · 5 articles

Tissue Repair & Recovery

Peptides studied in tendon, skin, gut and wound-healing models.

Compound

BPC-157

Gastric-derived peptide studied in tendon, muscle and gut models.

Preclinical only
Compound

GHK-Cu

Copper tripeptide studied in skin and wound-healing research.

Cell culture and topical human studies
Compound

KPV

Tripeptide fragment of α-MSH studied for anti-inflammatory activity.

Preclinical only
Blend

Wolverine Stack

BPC-157 and TB-500, and what was studied for each component.

Preclinical only, blend unstudied
Blend

KLOW

GHK-Cu, BPC-157, TB-500 and KPV in a four-peptide blend.

Preclinical only, blend unstudied

Research Area · 2 articles

Metabolic Research

Incretin receptor agonists studied in weight and glucose regulation.

Compound

Retatrutide

Triple GIP, GLP-1 and glucagon receptor agonist.

Phase 3 trials, not yet approved
Compound

Tirzepatide

Dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist.

Phase 3 trials, approved drug

Research Area · 2 articles

Growth Hormone Axis

Compounds studied for their effect on growth hormone release.

Compound

Tesamorelin

GHRH analog studied for its effect on growth hormone release.

Phase 3 trials, approved drug
Blend

CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin

A GHRH analog paired with a selective growth hormone secretagogue.

Components studied separately

Research Area · 3 articles

Cellular Energy & Longevity

Compounds studied in mitochondrial function and cellular metabolism.

Compound

SS-31

Mitochondria-targeted peptide, also known as elamipretide.

Human trials, investigational
Compound

MOTS-c

Mitochondrial-derived peptide studied in metabolic regulation.

Preclinical only
Compound

NAD+

Coenzyme at the center of cellular energy metabolism.

Human data mostly on precursors

Research Area · 2 articles

Melanocortin Research

Peptides that act on the melanocortin receptor family.

Compound

PT-141

Melanocortin receptor agonist, also known as bremelanotide.

Phase 3 trials, approved drug
Compound

MT-2

Synthetic α-MSH analog, also known as Melanotan II.

Limited human data, unapproved

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