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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.

18 compounds · Muscle, bone & joint

Muscle, bone & joint18

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

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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    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
  • 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

    Cartalax

    Short bioregulator peptide

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

    Summary pendingShop
  • 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
  • Cosmetic

    Carnosine

    Beta-alanyl-L-histidine

    Dipeptide

    A dipeptide concentrated in muscle and brain. Used in skincare and supplements, and studied for glycation and muscle buffering.

    Summary pending
  • Research

    Follistatin 344

    Myostatin-binding protein

    A recombinant form of follistatin, which binds and blocks myostatin. Studied in gene therapy and animal muscle research.

    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
  • Research

    Mechano growth factor

    MGF · IGF-1Ec

    IGF-1 splice variant peptide

    A peptide from the E domain of an IGF-1 splice variant produced in loaded muscle. Studied in cell and animal models.

    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

    Teriparatide

    Forteo · Forsteo

    PTH(1-34)

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

    Summary pending
  • In trials

    Thymosin beta-4

    RGN-259

    Actin-sequestering peptide

    The full 43-residue protein that TB-500 is based on. Studied in clinical trials for dry eye and slow-healing wounds.

    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
  • Approved

    Zilucoplan

    Zilbrysq

    Complement C5 inhibitor

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

    Summary pending

The UU library is an educational reference. It is not medical advice, does not make a health claim, and does not tell anyone how to use a compound. UU products are sold for laboratory research use only and are not for human consumption. Regulatory status changes: confirm it with the relevant authority before relying on it.