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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.

43 compounds · Gut & weight

Gut & weight43

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
  • 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
  • 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

    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

    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

    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

    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
  • In trials

    Amycretin

    GLP-1 and amylin receptor agonist

    A single molecule acting at both GLP-1 and amylin receptors. In clinical trials in oral and injected forms.

    Summary pending
  • In trials

    Apraglutide

    Long-acting GLP-2 analogue

    A weekly GLP-2 analogue in clinical trials for short bowel syndrome and intestinal graft-versus-host disease.

    Summary pending
  • In trials

    CagriSema

    Amylin and GLP-1 combination

    A fixed combination of cagrilintide and semaglutide in Phase 3 trials for obesity and type 2 diabetes.

    Summary pending
  • 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
  • In trials

    Efpeglenatide

    GLP-1 receptor agonist

    A long-acting GLP-1 agonist studied in cardiovascular outcome trials in 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
  • In trials

    Glepaglutide

    Long-acting GLP-2 analogue

    A long-acting GLP-2 analogue studied in Phase 3 trials for short bowel syndrome.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Glucagon

    Pancreatic hormone

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

    Summary pending
  • Research

    HGH fragment 176-191

    Growth hormone fragment

    The unmodified C-terminal region of growth hormone that AOD-9604 is based on. Studied in animal models of fat metabolism.

    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

    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
  • In trials

    Mazdutide

    IBI362 · LY3305677

    GLP-1 and glucagon receptor agonist

    A dual agonist approved in China and in trials elsewhere. Studied for weight reduction and type 2 diabetes.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Octreotide

    Sandostatin

    Somatostatin analogue

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

    Summary pending
  • In trials

    Pemvidutide

    ALT-801

    GLP-1 and glucagon receptor agonist

    A dual agonist studied for obesity and liver fat in Phase 2 trials.

    Summary pending
  • In trials

    Petrelintide

    Long-acting amylin analogue

    A weekly amylin analogue in Phase 2 trials for weight management.

    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
  • In trials

    Survodutide

    BI 456906

    GLP-1 and glucagon receptor agonist

    A dual agonist in Phase 3 trials for obesity and fatty liver disease.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Teduglutide

    Gattex · Revestive

    GLP-2 analogue

    A GLP-2 analogue approved for short bowel syndrome.

    Summary pending
  • Approved

    Terlipressin

    Terlivaz

    Vasopressin analogue

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

    Summary pending

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