The science behind every peptide
Mechanism of action, benefits, preclinical research summaries and citations for every peptide in the Peptana catalog. For laboratory research use only.
Healing
BPC-157: Mechanism, Research & Repair Pathways
BPC-157 (Body Protective Compound-157) is a synthetic 15-amino-acid peptide fragment derived from a protein isolated in human gastric juice. It has become one of the most heavily studied research peptides in preclinical wound-healing and gastrointestinal science.
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TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4): Mechanism & Repair Research
TB-500 is a synthetic fragment of Thymosin Beta-4, a naturally occurring 43-amino-acid actin-sequestering peptide involved in cellular migration, wound healing and angiogenesis.
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GHK-Cu: Copper Peptide Science & Skin Research
GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide (Glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine) with a documented role in gene regulation, dermal remodeling, and antioxidant defense.
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GLOW Science: Mechanism, Research & Studies
GLOW is a research peptide blend combining BPC-157, TB-500, and GHK-Cu in a single vial. It is designed for studies investigating tissue repair, extracellular matrix remodeling, and dermal recovery pathways.
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Tirzepatide Science: Mechanism, Research & Studies
Tirzepatide is a novel dual agonist of GIP and GLP-1 receptors. It is a leading research compound in dual-incretin metabolic studies, with strong interest in glucose and weight modulation pathways.
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Retatrutide Science: Mechanism, Research & Studies
Retatrutide is a triple receptor agonist targeting GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors simultaneously — one of the most promising research compounds in next-generation metabolic studies.
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Ipamorelin Science: Mechanism, Research & Studies
Ipamorelin is a selective growth hormone-releasing peptide (GHRP) studied for its targeted secretagogue activity with minimal impact on cortisol or prolactin in research models.
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CJC-1295 Science: Mechanism, Research & Studies
CJC-1295 is a synthetic analog of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH), commonly used alongside ghrelin agonists in growth hormone research models.
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Melanotan II Science: Mechanism, Research & Studies
Melanotan II is a synthetic analog of α-MSH, broadly studied as a non-selective melanocortin receptor agonist with research interest in pigmentation and appetite-related pathways.
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NAD+ Research: Mitochondria, Sirtuins & Longevity
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+) is a central redox coenzyme in every living cell, essential for electron transport, sirtuin activity and DNA repair enzyme PARP function.
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Glutathione Science: Mechanism, Research & Studies
Glutathione is a tripeptide antioxidant composed of glutamate, cysteine, and glycine. It is widely studied for its central role in oxidative stress regulation, detoxification, and immune research.
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MOTS-c Science: Mechanism, Research & Studies
MOTS-c is a 16-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded within the mitochondrial genome. It is studied for its role in metabolic homeostasis, insulin sensitivity, and exercise physiology.
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KLOW Science: Mechanism, Research & Studies
KLOW is a multi-peptide research blend combining BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu, and KPV. It is studied as a comprehensive recovery and tissue-support research compound.
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Wolverine Blend Science: Mechanism, Research & Studies
The Wolverine Blend combines BPC-157 and TB-500 in a single vial — two of the most extensively studied peptides in tissue repair and recovery research.
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5-Amino-1MQ Science: Mechanism, Research & Studies
5-Amino-1MQ is a small-molecule selective inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT), an enzyme highly expressed in adipose tissue. By blocking NNMT, 5-Amino-1MQ increases intracellular NAD+ and SAM levels, and is widely studied in research models of adipocyte metabolism, obesity, and muscle regeneration.
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SS-31 Science: Mechanism, Research & Studies
SS-31, also known as Elamipretide, is a small mitochondria-targeting tetrapeptide that binds to cardiolipin on the inner mitochondrial membrane. It is widely studied for its role in supporting mitochondrial function, ATP production, and reducing oxidative stress in research models.
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Tesamorelin Science: Mechanism, Research & Studies
Tesamorelin is a synthetic 44-amino-acid analog of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH). It is broadly studied for its role in stimulating endogenous growth hormone release, with particular research interest in visceral adipose tissue and metabolic pathways.
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Bacteriostatic Water Science: Mechanism, Research & Studies
Bacteriostatic Water is sterile water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a preservative. It is the standard diluent used to reconstitute lyophilized peptides for laboratory research.
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