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UU library

Every peptide, mapped to the body.

160 compounds, from approved medicines to early research molecules. Each one filed by the system research looks at, with its regulatory status and the strength of the evidence behind it.

Compounds
160
Research summaries
39
At UU
56
  • Approved medicine71

    Approved as a medicine by the FDA or the EMA for at least one indication. Approval covers the named indication and formulation only.

  • In clinical trials19

    In human clinical trials and not yet approved by the FDA or the EMA. Results to date are from trial populations under medical supervision.

  • Research compound53

    Not approved as a medicine by the FDA or the EMA. Some are registered in individual countries. Supplied for laboratory research only.

  • Cosmetic ingredient17

    Used as a topical cosmetic ingredient. Cosmetic use is not a medicinal approval, and most evidence comes from manufacturer and small panel studies.

Reviewed October 2026

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Compounds UU carries that have a full research summary in the library.

56 compounds · At UU

Brain, mood & sleep8

Peptides studied for cognition, stress response, sleep architecture and the nervous system.

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  • ResearchAt UU

    Selank

    Tuftsin analogue

    A synthetic heptapeptide registered as an anxiolytic in Russia. Studied for anxiety, stress response and neuroimmune signalling.

    Early human dataShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    DSIP

    Delta sleep-inducing peptide

    Neuropeptide

    A nonapeptide first isolated in 1977 from the blood of sleeping rabbits. Studied for sleep architecture and stress hormones.

    Mixed evidenceShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    Semax

    ACTH(4-10) analogue

    A heptapeptide built on a fragment of ACTH, registered in Russia. Studied for stroke recovery, BDNF signalling and cognition.

    Mixed evidenceShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    Dihexa

    PNB-0408

    Angiotensin IV analogue

    A small molecule derived from angiotensin IV, studied in rodents for memory. Its founding paper carries a notice of concern and a key mechanism paper was retracted.

    PreclinicalShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    Pinealon

    Glu-Asp-Arg

    Short bioregulator peptide

    A tripeptide from St Petersburg bioregulator research. Studied in cell and animal models of neuroprotection and ageing.

    PreclinicalShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    Cortagen

    Short bioregulator peptide

    A synthetic tetrapeptide from Russian bioregulator research. Studied in animal models of nervous system recovery.

    Summary pendingShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    Normoftal

    Short bioregulator peptide

    A bioregulator peptide associated with retinal tissue in Russian research. The published literature is small and mostly preclinical.

    Summary pendingShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    P21

    P021

    CNTF-derived peptide

    A small peptide mimetic of ciliary neurotrophic factor. Studied in mouse models of neurogenesis and memory.

    Summary pendingShop

Skin & hair5

Copper peptides, melanocortins and the signal peptides used in skin research and cosmetics.

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  • ApprovedAt UU

    Afamelanotide

    Melanotan I · Scenesse

    Melanocortin agonist

    A stabilised analogue of alpha-MSH. Approved as an implant for erythropoietic protoporphyria, a rare light-sensitivity disorder.

    Human trialsShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    Glutathione

    L-glutathione · GSH

    Antioxidant tripeptide

    The main antioxidant tripeptide inside human cells. Studied in redox biology, liver research and skin pigmentation.

    Early human dataShop
  • CosmeticAt UU

    GHK-Cu

    Copper peptide · Copper tripeptide-1

    Copper tripeptide

    A copper-binding tripeptide found in human plasma that declines with age. Studied for collagen synthesis, wound repair and skin remodelling.

    Mixed evidenceShop
  • CosmeticAt UU

    AHK-Cu

    Copper tripeptide-3

    Copper tripeptide

    A copper peptide related to GHK-Cu. Studied in hair follicle cell cultures and used in scalp care formulas.

    Summary pendingShop
  • CosmeticAt UU

    SNAP-8

    Acetyl octapeptide-3

    SNARE-mimicking peptide

    An eight-residue extension of Argireline. Studied in cosmetic panels for the depth of expression lines.

    Summary pendingShop

Gut & weight13

Incretins, amylin analogues and gut peptides studied for appetite, glucose and body weight.

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  • In trialsAt UU

    Cagrilintide

    Long-acting amylin analogue

    A weekly amylin analogue in clinical trials, alone and combined with semaglutide, for weight reduction.

    Human trialsShop
  • ApprovedAt UU

    Semaglutide

    Ozempic · Wegovy

    GLP-1 receptor agonist

    A long-acting GLP-1 analogue approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management, in weekly injected and daily oral forms.

    Human trialsShop
  • ApprovedAt UU

    Tesamorelin

    Egrifta

    GHRH analogue

    A growth hormone-releasing hormone analogue approved to reduce excess abdominal fat in HIV-associated lipodystrophy.

    Human trialsShop
  • ApprovedAt UU

    Tirzepatide

    Mounjaro · Zepbound

    GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist

    A dual incretin agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.

    Human trialsShop
  • In trialsAt UU

    Retatrutide

    LY3437943

    GIP, GLP-1 and glucagon receptor agonist

    A triple-receptor agonist in Phase 3 trials. Studied for weight reduction, type 2 diabetes and liver fat.

    Early human dataShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    AOD-9604

    Tyr-hGH 177-191

    Growth hormone fragment

    A modified C-terminal fragment of human growth hormone. Studied for fat metabolism, with human obesity trials that did not reach their goals.

    Mixed evidenceShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    5-Amino-1MQ

    NNMT inhibitor

    A small molecule, not a peptide, that blocks the enzyme NNMT. Studied in rodents for fat mass and muscle ageing.

    PreclinicalShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    KPV

    Lys-Pro-Val

    Alpha-MSH fragment

    A tripeptide from the tail of alpha-MSH. Studied preclinically for intestinal inflammation and barrier function.

    PreclinicalShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    MOTS-c

    Mitochondrial-derived peptide

    A 16-residue peptide encoded in mitochondrial DNA. Studied for insulin sensitivity and exercise capacity in animal models.

    PreclinicalShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    SLU-PP-332

    ERR agonist

    A small molecule that activates estrogen-related receptors. Studied in mice as an exercise mimetic.

    PreclinicalShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    Livagen

    Short bioregulator peptide

    A tetrapeptide associated with liver tissue in Russian bioregulator research. Studied in cell models of chromatin ageing.

    Summary pendingShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    Ovagen

    Short bioregulator peptide

    A bioregulator peptide associated with liver and gut tissue in Russian research. Published evidence is limited.

    Summary pendingShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    Pancragen

    Short bioregulator peptide

    A bioregulator peptide associated with pancreatic tissue in Russian research. Published evidence is limited.

    Summary pendingShop

Immune & airways9

Thymic peptides, antimicrobial peptides and complement inhibitors studied in immune research.

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  • ResearchAt UU

    Thymosin alpha-1

    Thymalfasin · Zadaxin

    Thymic peptide

    A 28-residue thymic peptide registered in a number of countries but not by the FDA or the EMA. Studied as an immune modulator in sepsis and viral infection.

    Human trialsShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    VIP

    Vasoactive intestinal peptide · Aviptadil

    Neuropeptide

    A 28-residue neuropeptide found in gut, lung and brain. Studied as aviptadil in lung injury and inflammatory conditions.

    Human trialsShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    ARA-290

    Cibinetide

    Erythropoietin-derived peptide

    A small peptide modelled on erythropoietin that does not raise red cell counts. Studied in early trials for small fibre neuropathy.

    Early human dataShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    LL-37

    Cathelicidin

    Antimicrobial peptide

    The only human cathelicidin, a 37-residue antimicrobial peptide. Studied for infection, wound repair and inflammatory skin disease.

    Early human dataShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    Thymalin

    Thymic peptide preparation

    A peptide extract of calf thymus developed in Russia. Most of its literature is Russian and was not run to modern trial standards.

    Early human dataShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    Bronchogen

    Short bioregulator peptide

    A bioregulator peptide associated with bronchial tissue in Russian research. Published evidence is limited.

    Summary pendingShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    Chonluten

    Short bioregulator peptide

    A tripeptide associated with bronchial mucosa in Russian bioregulator research. Published evidence is limited.

    Summary pendingShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    Thymogen

    Glu-Trp

    Thymic dipeptide

    A synthetic dipeptide registered in Russia as an immune modulator. Western evidence is minimal.

    Summary pendingShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    Vilon

    Lys-Glu

    Short bioregulator peptide

    A dipeptide from Russian bioregulator research. Studied in animal models of immune ageing.

    Summary pendingShop

Hormones & growth8

Growth hormone secretagogues, IGF analogues and the pituitary and endocrine peptides.

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  • ResearchAt UU

    CJC-1295 with DAC

    Long-acting GHRH analogue

    A GHRH analogue that binds albumin to stay in circulation for days. Studied in early human trials for sustained IGF-1 elevation.

    Early human dataShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    GHRP-2

    Pralmorelin

    Ghrelin receptor agonist

    A synthetic hexapeptide growth hormone secretagogue, used in Japan as a diagnostic agent. Studied for growth hormone release.

    Early human dataShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    Hexarelin

    Ghrelin receptor agonist

    A potent synthetic growth hormone secretagogue. Also studied for direct effects on heart tissue.

    Early human dataShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    Ipamorelin

    Ghrelin receptor agonist

    A selective growth hormone secretagogue pentapeptide. Studied for growth hormone release with little effect on cortisol or prolactin.

    Early human dataShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    Sermorelin

    GRF 1-29

    GHRH analogue

    The first 29 residues of growth hormone-releasing hormone. Once approved in the US, it was withdrawn from the market in 2008.

    Early human dataShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    CJC-1295 without DAC

    Modified GRF 1-29 · Mod GRF

    GHRH analogue

    A stabilised version of the first 29 residues of GHRH. Studied for short pulses of growth hormone release.

    Mixed evidenceShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    GHRP-6

    Ghrelin receptor agonist

    One of the first synthetic growth hormone-releasing hexapeptides. Studied for growth hormone release and appetite.

    Mixed evidenceShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    IGF-1 LR3

    Long R3 IGF-I

    IGF-1 analogue

    A modified IGF-1 that escapes its binding proteins. Mainly a cell culture and animal research reagent.

    PreclinicalShop

Muscle, bone & joint3

Peptides studied for tendon and muscle repair, bone formation and connective tissue.

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  • ResearchAt UU

    TB-500

    Thymosin beta-4 fragment

    Thymosin beta-4 related peptide

    A synthetic peptide related to thymosin beta-4, an actin-binding protein released at sites of injury. Studied for wound and tissue repair.

    Mixed evidenceShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    BPC-157

    Body protection compound-157 · PL 14736

    Gastric pentadecapeptide

    A 15-residue peptide based on a protein from human gastric juice. Studied mostly in rodents for tendon, muscle and gut repair.

    PreclinicalShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    Cartalax

    Short bioregulator peptide

    A tripeptide associated with cartilage in Russian bioregulator research. Published evidence is limited.

    Summary pendingShop

Heart & blood1

Vascular peptides, anticoagulants and the mitochondrial peptides studied in cardiac research.

  • ApprovedAt UU

    SS-31

    Elamipretide · Forzinity

    Mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide

    A tetrapeptide that binds cardiolipin in the inner mitochondrial membrane. Granted accelerated FDA approval for Barth syndrome in 2025.

    Human trialsShop

Sexual & reproductive6

Melanocortins, kisspeptin, oxytocin and the GnRH analogues of reproductive medicine.

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  • ApprovedAt UU

    Oxytocin

    Pitocin · Syntocinon

    Neurohypophyseal hormone

    The nine-residue hormone of labour and bonding. Approved to induce or support labour, and studied for social behaviour.

    Human trialsShop
  • ApprovedAt UU

    PT-141

    Bremelanotide · Vyleesi

    Melanocortin agonist

    A cyclic melanocortin agonist and a metabolite of Melanotan II. Approved by the FDA as bremelanotide for low sexual desire in premenopausal women.

    Human trialsShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    Kisspeptin-10

    Kisspeptin receptor agonist

    The shortest active fragment of kisspeptin, the upstream signal for GnRH. Studied in human physiology research on reproductive hormones.

    Early human dataShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    Prostamax

    Short bioregulator peptide

    A tetrapeptide associated with prostate tissue in Russian bioregulator research. Published evidence is limited.

    Summary pendingShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    Testagen

    Short bioregulator peptide

    A bioregulator peptide associated with testicular tissue in Russian research. Published evidence is limited.

    Summary pendingShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    Vesilute

    Short bioregulator peptide

    A dipeptide associated with bladder tissue in Russian bioregulator research. Published evidence is limited.

    Summary pendingShop

Cells & ageing3

Mitochondrial peptides, telomere research and senescence: the whole-body ageing biology.

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  • ResearchAt UU

    NAD+

    Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide

    Coenzyme

    A coenzyme in every cell, not a peptide. Its levels fall with age, which is why it appears in metabolic and ageing research.

    Mixed evidenceShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    Epithalon

    Epitalon · Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly

    Pineal tetrapeptide

    A synthetic tetrapeptide derived from a pineal gland extract. Studied in cell and animal research on telomeres and ageing.

    PreclinicalShop
  • ResearchAt UU

    FOXO4-DRI

    Senolytic peptide

    A modified peptide designed to disrupt the FOXO4 and p53 interaction in senescent cells. Studied in aged mice.

    Summary pendingShop

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