Research Library
Methodology, trial data, and compound reference. Indexed to the primary literature. Free to read.
Ipamorelin vs CJC-1295: Mechanism Comparison
Ipamorelin targets GHS-R1a; CJC-1295 targets the GHRH receptor. Cited mechanism comparison, evidence tiers, and WADA status for two GH-axis peptides.
Research JournalPeptide Mechanism Comparison: A Research Framework
A cited research framework for comparing peptides at the receptor level: selectivity, agonist vs analog, half-life, signaling pathway, and evidence tier.
Peptide CompoundsSelank vs Semax: Neuropeptide Mechanism Comparison
Selank is a tuftsin-derived GABAergic peptide; Semax is an ACTH(4-10) analog studied for BDNF upregulation. Mechanism comparison and evidence tiers.
GLP-1 & MetabolicSemaglutide vs Tirzepatide: Mechanism Comparison
Semaglutide activates one incretin receptor (GLP-1R); tirzepatide activates two (GIP+GLP-1R). Head-to-head trial evidence, mechanisms, and FDA status.
Peptide CompoundsThymosin Alpha-1 vs Beta-4: Key Differences
Thymosin Alpha-1 and Beta-4 are unrelated peptides. Alpha-1 is a 28-aa immune modulator; Beta-4 is a 43-aa actin-binding repair protein. Mechanisms compared.
Research JournalWADA Prohibited List: Peptide Categories Banned in Sport
How WADA classifies peptides on its Prohibited List: S0 non-approved substances, S2 peptide hormones, GHRPs, GHRH analogs, IGF-1, and why research peptides appear.
Research JournalAnimal Model Research: What Rodent Studies Prove (and Don’t)
Animal model research explained: why rodent studies dominate peptide science, the translation gap, and how researchers weight preclinical evidence.
Testing & MethodsAseptic Technique in Peptide Handling: Lab Fundamentals
Peptide aseptic technique: contamination sources, laminar flow, vial handling, bacteriostatic vs. sterile water, and how contamination invalidates research.
Testing & MethodsCertificate of Analysis Explained: Peptide CoA Guide
What a peptide CoA documents: identity (mass spec), HPLC purity, net content, moisture, counter-ion, and endotoxin, and how to evaluate third-party testing.
Research JournalHow to Evaluate Peptide Research Quality: A Framework
A practical framework to evaluate peptide research quality: study design hierarchy, Cochrane RoB 2, SYRCLE, GRADE certainty, red flags, and a scoring checklist.
FoundationsHow to Read a PubMed Abstract: A Field Guide
Read a PubMed abstract: structured sections, study type, sample size, PMID, DOI, MeSH terms explained. Limits of abstract-only reading and a BPC-157 example.
Testing & MethodsHPLC Purity Testing: How Peptide Purity Is Measured
How reverse-phase HPLC measures peptide purity via peak area %, what 98% purity means, and why mass spec confirms identity. Analytical-chemistry reference.