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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.

71 compounds

Brain, mood & sleep3

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

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  • Approved

    Glatiramer acetate

    Copaxone

    Random amino acid copolymer

    A mixture of polypeptides built from four amino acids. Approved for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Trofinetide

    Daybue

    IGF-1 tripeptide analogue

    A synthetic analogue of the N-terminal tripeptide of IGF-1. Approved by the FDA in 2023 for Rett syndrome.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Ziconotide

    Prialt

    N-type calcium channel blocker

    A synthetic form of a cone snail toxin. Approved for severe chronic pain, given into the spinal fluid.

    Summary pending

Skin & hair2

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
  • Approved

    Difelikefalin

    Korsuva · Kapruvia

    Peripheral kappa-opioid agonist

    A peptide that acts on kappa-opioid receptors outside the brain. Approved for itch linked to chronic kidney disease on haemodialysis.

    Summary pending

Gut & weight18

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

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  • 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
  • Approved

    Dasiglucagon

    Zegalogue

    Glucagon analogue

    A stable, ready-to-use glucagon analogue approved by the FDA for severe hypoglycaemia.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Dulaglutide

    Trulicity

    GLP-1 receptor agonist

    A weekly GLP-1 analogue fused to an antibody fragment. Approved for type 2 diabetes.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Exenatide

    Byetta · Bydureon

    GLP-1 receptor agonist

    The first GLP-1 agonist, based on a peptide from Gila monster saliva. Approved for type 2 diabetes.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Glucagon

    Pancreatic hormone

    The pancreatic hormone that raises blood glucose. Approved for severe hypoglycaemia and as a diagnostic aid.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Lanreotide

    Somatuline

    Somatostatin analogue

    A long-acting somatostatin analogue approved for acromegaly and neuroendocrine tumours.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Linaclotide

    Linzess · Constella

    Guanylate cyclase-C agonist

    An oral peptide that acts in the gut lining. Approved for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Liraglutide

    Victoza · Saxenda

    GLP-1 receptor agonist

    A daily GLP-1 analogue approved for type 2 diabetes and weight management.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Lixisenatide

    Lyxumia

    GLP-1 receptor agonist

    A short-acting GLP-1 agonist approved for type 2 diabetes, also sold combined with insulin glargine.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Octreotide

    Sandostatin

    Somatostatin analogue

    A somatostatin analogue approved for acromegaly and symptoms of neuroendocrine tumours.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Plecanatide

    Trulance

    Guanylate cyclase-C agonist

    An oral analogue of uroguanylin approved by the FDA for chronic constipation.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Pramlintide

    Symlin

    Amylin analogue

    The first amylin analogue, approved by the FDA as an add-on to mealtime insulin in diabetes.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Secretin

    ChiRhoStim

    Gut hormone

    The first hormone ever described. Approved as a diagnostic agent for pancreatic function.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Setmelanotide

    Imcivree

    MC4R agonist

    A melanocortin-4 receptor agonist approved for obesity caused by specific rare genetic variants.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Sincalide

    Kinevac

    Cholecystokinin fragment

    The C-terminal octapeptide of cholecystokinin. Approved as a diagnostic agent for gallbladder imaging.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Teduglutide

    Gattex · Revestive

    GLP-2 analogue

    A GLP-2 analogue approved for short bowel syndrome.

    Summary pending

Immune & airways11

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

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  • Approved

    Bacitracin

    Polypeptide antibiotic

    A polypeptide antibiotic best known in topical ointments for minor skin wounds.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Colistin

    Polymyxin E

    Polymyxin antibiotic

    A cyclic peptide antibiotic kept as a last-line option for multidrug-resistant Gram-negative infections.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Cyclosporine

    Ciclosporin

    Calcineurin inhibitor

    A cyclic peptide from a soil fungus. Approved to suppress transplant rejection and for some autoimmune conditions.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Dalbavancin

    Dalvance · Xydalba

    Lipoglycopeptide antibiotic

    A long-acting lipoglycopeptide antibiotic approved for skin and soft tissue infections.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Daptomycin

    Cubicin

    Lipopeptide antibiotic

    A cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic approved for serious Gram-positive infections.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Ecallantide

    Kalbitor

    Plasma kallikrein inhibitor

    A small recombinant protein approved by the FDA for acute attacks of hereditary angioedema.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Enfuvirtide

    Fuzeon

    HIV fusion inhibitor

    A 36-residue peptide that blocks HIV from fusing with cells. Approved for HIV-1 infection.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Icatibant

    Firazyr

    Bradykinin B2 antagonist

    A synthetic decapeptide approved for acute attacks of hereditary angioedema.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Pegcetacoplan

    Empaveli · Aspaveli

    Complement C3 inhibitor

    A pegylated cyclic peptide that blocks complement C3. Approved for paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria and geographic atrophy.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Vancomycin

    Glycopeptide antibiotic

    A glycopeptide antibiotic in use since the 1950s, approved for serious Gram-positive infections.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Zilucoplan

    Zilbrysq

    Complement C5 inhibitor

    A macrocyclic peptide that blocks complement C5. Approved for generalised myasthenia gravis.

    Summary pending

Hormones & growth12

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

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  • Approved

    Corticotropin

    ACTH · Acthar

    Pituitary hormone

    The 39-residue pituitary hormone that drives cortisol release. Approved for infantile spasms and several inflammatory conditions.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Cosyntropin

    Tetracosactide · Synacthen

    ACTH(1-24)

    The first 24 residues of ACTH. Approved as a diagnostic test of adrenal function.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Desmopressin

    DDAVP

    Vasopressin analogue

    A vasopressin analogue that acts on the kidney. Approved for central diabetes insipidus, night-time urination and some bleeding disorders.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Etelcalcetide

    Parsabiv

    Calcimimetic

    A peptide that activates the calcium-sensing receptor. Approved for secondary hyperparathyroidism on haemodialysis.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Insulin analogues

    Glargine · Lispro

    Insulin

    Engineered forms of the 51-residue pancreatic hormone, with faster or longer action. Approved for diabetes.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Macimorelin

    Macrilen

    Oral ghrelin receptor agonist

    An oral peptidomimetic approved as a diagnostic test for adult growth hormone deficiency.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Mecasermin

    Increlex

    Recombinant IGF-1

    Recombinant human IGF-1 approved for severe primary IGF-1 deficiency in children.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Palopegteriparatide

    Yorvipath

    Long-acting PTH(1-34) prodrug

    A prodrug that releases PTH(1-34) steadily. Approved for hypoparathyroidism in adults.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Pasireotide

    Signifor

    Somatostatin analogue

    A multi-receptor somatostatin analogue approved for Cushing's disease and acromegaly.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Pegvisomant

    Somavert

    Growth hormone receptor antagonist

    A modified growth hormone that blocks its own receptor. Approved for acromegaly.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Somapacitan

    Sogroya

    Long-acting growth hormone

    A weekly growth hormone analogue approved for growth hormone deficiency.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Somatropin

    Recombinant human growth hormone

    Growth hormone

    Recombinant human growth hormone, a 191-residue protein. Approved for growth hormone deficiency and several growth disorders.

    Summary pending

Muscle, bone & joint4

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

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  • Approved

    Abaloparatide

    Tymlos · Eladynos

    PTHrP analogue

    An analogue of parathyroid hormone-related protein. Approved for osteoporosis at high risk of fracture.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Calcitonin (salmon)

    Miacalcin

    Calcitonin

    A 32-residue hormone from salmon, more potent than the human form. Approved for Paget's disease of bone and hypercalcaemia.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Teriparatide

    Forteo · Forsteo

    PTH(1-34)

    The first 34 residues of parathyroid hormone. Approved for osteoporosis at high risk of fracture.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Vosoritide

    Voxzogo

    C-type natriuretic peptide analogue

    A CNP analogue that acts on growth plates. Approved to increase linear growth in children with achondroplasia.

    Summary pending

Heart & blood8

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.

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  • Approved

    Angiotensin II

    Giapreza

    Vasoconstrictor

    A synthetic form of the body's own octapeptide vasoconstrictor. Approved to raise blood pressure in septic and distributive shock.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Bivalirudin

    Angiomax

    Direct thrombin inhibitor

    A 20-residue synthetic thrombin inhibitor. Approved as an anticoagulant during coronary procedures.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Eptifibatide

    Integrilin

    Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor

    A cyclic heptapeptide based on rattlesnake venom. Approved to block platelet clumping in acute coronary syndromes.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Motixafortide

    Aphexda

    CXCR4 antagonist

    A cyclic peptide that blocks CXCR4. Approved to mobilise stem cells for collection before transplant in multiple myeloma.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Nesiritide

    Natrecor

    B-type natriuretic peptide

    Recombinant B-type natriuretic peptide, approved by the FDA for acutely decompensated heart failure and now rarely used.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Terlipressin

    Terlivaz

    Vasopressin analogue

    A vasopressin prodrug approved for hepatorenal syndrome, and in Europe for bleeding oesophageal varices.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Vasopressin

    Vasostrict

    Pituitary hormone

    The nine-residue antidiuretic hormone. Approved to raise blood pressure in vasodilatory shock.

    Summary pending

Sexual & reproductive13

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.

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  • 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.

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  • Approved

    Atosiban

    Tractocile

    Oxytocin receptor antagonist

    An oxytocin antagonist approved in Europe to delay imminent preterm birth.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Cetrorelix

    Cetrotide

    GnRH antagonist

    A GnRH antagonist approved to block premature ovulation during controlled ovarian stimulation in IVF.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Degarelix

    Firmagon

    GnRH antagonist

    A GnRH antagonist approved for advanced prostate cancer.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Ganirelix

    GnRH antagonist

    A GnRH antagonist approved to block the premature LH surge during IVF.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Gonadorelin

    GnRH · Factrel

    GnRH

    Synthetic gonadotropin-releasing hormone. Approved as a diagnostic agent for pituitary function.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Goserelin

    Zoladex

    GnRH agonist

    A GnRH agonist given as an implant. Approved for prostate cancer, breast cancer and endometriosis.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Histrelin

    Supprelin LA · Vantas

    GnRH agonist

    A GnRH agonist given as a yearly implant. Approved for central precocious puberty.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Human chorionic gonadotropin

    hCG · Pregnyl

    Glycoprotein hormone

    The pregnancy hormone, a glycoprotein that acts at LH receptors. Approved to trigger ovulation and for some forms of hypogonadism.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Leuprolide

    Leuprorelin · Lupron

    GnRH agonist

    A GnRH agonist approved for prostate cancer, endometriosis and central precocious puberty.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Nafarelin

    Synarel

    GnRH agonist

    A nasal GnRH agonist approved for endometriosis and central precocious puberty.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Triptorelin

    Trelstar · Decapeptyl

    GnRH agonist

    A GnRH agonist approved for advanced prostate cancer and, in some markets, other hormone-dependent conditions.

    Summary pending

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