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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.

32 compounds · Hormones & growth

Hormones & growth32

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

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  • ApprovedAt UU

    Tesamorelin

    Egrifta

    GHRH analogue

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

    Human trialsShop
  • 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

    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

    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
  • 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

    Gonadorelin

    GnRH · Factrel

    GnRH

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

    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
  • Research

    Humanin

    Mitochondrial-derived peptide

    A 24-residue peptide encoded in mitochondrial DNA. Studied in cell and animal models of ageing and neuroprotection.

    Summary pending
  • Research

    IGF-1 DES

    DES(1-3) IGF-I

    IGF-1 variant

    A naturally occurring truncated IGF-1 with weak binding-protein affinity. Studied in cell and animal research.

    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

    Lanreotide

    Somatuline

    Somatostatin analogue

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

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Leuprolide

    Leuprorelin · Lupron

    GnRH agonist

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

    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
  • Research

    MK-677

    Ibutamoren

    Oral ghrelin receptor agonist

    An oral small molecule that mimics ghrelin. Studied in trials for growth hormone and IGF-1 levels, never approved.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Octreotide

    Sandostatin

    Somatostatin analogue

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

    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
  • 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

    Vasopressin

    Vasostrict

    Pituitary hormone

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

    Summary pending

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