Research library
Published research, compound by compound
Short, plain summaries of the published studies on each compound we supply: what it is, what researchers have looked at, how strong the evidence is and what is still unknown. Every study links to the original paper on PubMed.
- Compounds
- 21
- Studies summarised
- 81
- Studies in people
- 39
- References checked on PubMed
- All of them
Studies were found in PubMed and Europe PMC, then each title, year and reference was checked against PubMed; none is retracted. Each summary says who was studied — people, animals or cells — and none gives doses.
EvidenceHuman trialHuman studyAnimal studyCell studyReview
Weight management
1 compoundHealing & recovery
4 compounds- BPC-157 + TB-500Body Protection Compound-157 with a thymosin beta-4 fragmentTendon and ligament, Muscle injury, Gut lining, Cell migration4 studies2003–2021
- BPC-157Body Protection Compound-157 (pentadecapeptide)Blood-vessel growth, Tendon healing, Gut protection, Muscle injury3 studies2003–2025
- KPVLys-Pro-Val (α-MSH 11–13)Inflammation, Gut lining, Skin inflammation, NF-κB pathway4 studies2003–2010
- PEG-MGFPegylated mechano growth factorBone repair, Tendon healing, Muscle repair, Mechanical loading4 studies2011–2020
Skin, hair & tanning
4 compounds- GHK-CuCopper tripeptide-1 (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper)Collagen production, Skin remodelling, Wound repair, Gene expression5 studies1993–2008
- Melanotan IIMT-II (a synthetic α-MSH analogue)Skin pigmentation, Melanocortin receptors, Appetite signalling, Sexual function6 studies1996–2024
- SNAP8Acetyl octapeptide-3Expression lines, Skin care, SNARE complex, Topical use2 studies2020–2024
- AHK-CuAla-His-Lys copper complexHair follicles, Dermal papilla cells, Collagen, Skin care1 study2007
Muscle & growth hormone
5 compounds- IGF-1 LR3Long R3 insulin-like growth factor-1Growth models, IGF signalling, IGF binding proteins, Cell culture3 studies2001–2002
- IpamorelinGrowth-hormone release, Ghrelin receptor, Pituitary signalling, Bone growth3 studies1999–2000
- TesamorelinGHRH signalling, Visceral fat, Liver fat, IGF-1 levels4 studies2007–2014
- CJC-1295 (No DAC)Modified GRF (1-29)GHRH signalling, Growth-hormone pulses, IGF-1 levels, Pituitary4 studies2005–2006
- SermorelinGRF (1-29) NH2GHRH signalling, Growth-hormone release, Childhood growth, Ageing4 studies1989–1999
Energy & anti-ageing
2 compoundsLibido & intimacy
2 compoundsFocus & calm
3 compounds- SemaxACTH(4–7)-Pro-Gly-ProBDNF, Attention and memory, Stroke recovery, Nasal delivery2 studies2006–2020
- SelankA synthetic analogue of tuftsinAnxiety, GABA system, Serotonin, Immune signalling5 studies2008–2020
- DSIPDelta sleep-inducing peptideSleep patterns, Stress hormones, Neuropeptides, Circadian rhythm3 studies1981–1987
This library summarises published science for education and research. It is not medical advice, not a guide to use and not a claim about any product. Results in animals or cells may not apply to people.