Research Library
Methodology, trial data, and compound reference. Indexed to the primary literature. Free to read.
What Is Cerebrolysin? Mechanism and Evidence Explained
Cerebrolysin is a porcine brain-derived neurotrophic peptide studied in stroke, vascular dementia, and Alzheimer's RCTs. Mechanism, evidence, and status.
Testing & MethodsWhat Is Dihexa? AngIV Analog, HGF/c-Met, Evidence
Dihexa is an orally active angiotensin IV analog studied in rodent models for HGF/c-Met-dependent synaptogenesis. Mechanism, evidence tier, and regulatory status reviewed.
Testing & MethodsWhat Is Hexarelin? Mechanism, GH Axis & Cardiac Evidence
Hexarelin is a synthetic hexapeptide GH secretagogue studied for GHS-R1a-mediated GH release and non-GH cardiac effects via CD36. Evidence, mechanism, and WADA status.
Testing & MethodsWhat Is IGF-1 LR3? Mechanism, Evidence & Research
IGF-1 LR3 is a synthetic IGF-1 analog with reduced IGFBP binding, studied in cell culture. Covers mechanism, GH axis, evidence tiers, and WADA status.
Testing & MethodsWhat Is Kisspeptin? HPG Axis Mechanism & Evidence
Kisspeptin (KISS1/KISS1R) regulates GnRH neurons and the HPG axis, studied in reproductive neuroendocrinology. Mechanism, human studies, and status.
Testing & MethodsWhat Is MK-677 (Ibutamoren)? Mechanism and Evidence
MK-677 (ibutamoren) is an orally active ghrelin-receptor agonist studied for GH/IGF-1 elevation. Mechanism, human trial evidence, WADA status, and regulatory overview.
Peptide CompoundsWhat Is PT-141 (Bremelanotide)? Melanocortin Research
PT-141 (bremelanotide) is a melanocortin MC3R/MC4R receptor agonist studied in Phase 3 trials. Mechanism, evidence tier, FDA and WADA status.
Testing & MethodsWhat Is Thymosin Alpha-1? Science & Evidence
Thymosin Alpha-1 (thymalfasin) is a 28-aa thymic peptide immune modulator approved as Zadaxin in multiple countries, studied in hepatitis, sepsis, and cancer contexts.
Testing & MethodsBPC-157 vs TB-500: Mechanism and Evidence Comparison
BPC-157 and TB-500 differ fundamentally: BPC-157 acts via VEGF/NO pathways; TB-500 via actin sequestration. Both are preclinical-only Tier 2 compounds.
Research JournalFDA Status of Research Peptides: What “Not Approved” Means
What 'not FDA approved' actually means for research peptides: IND, compounded, RUO classifications explained objectively with primary regulatory sources.
Peptide CompoundsGHK-Cu vs BPC-157: ECM Remodeling vs Angiogenesis
GHK-Cu modulates ECM and collagen via copper; BPC-157 drives angiogenesis via VEGF and NO. Mechanism comparison, evidence tiers, and regulatory status.
Peptide CompoundsGHRP-6 vs GHRP-2 vs Ipamorelin: GHS-R1a Selectivity
GHRP-6, GHRP-2, and ipamorelin all bind GHS-R1a but differ in selectivity: cortisol/prolactin effects, appetite, and evidence tier. Cited comparison for researchers.