The peptide reference for curious minds
Make sense of peptides.
What they are. What researchers are finding. What we still don’t know. Explore the science in language you can understand.
Your reading level. The same underlying evidence.
The peptide reference for curious minds
What they are. What researchers are finding. What we still don’t know. Explore the science in language you can understand.
Your reading level. The same underlying evidence.
Inspect the research behind published findings.
A laboratory finding is not a proven human benefit.
Coverage varies. Missing evidence is marked, not filled in.
Peptides 101
New to peptides? Explore an illustrated introduction to amino acids, peptide chains, and receptors.
Choose a stage beneath the model: building block, chain, or receptor. Change reading depth above for a different explanation.
An amino acid is a small molecule. Think of it as a bead: connect several beads and you begin to make a chain.
A peptide is a chain of amino acids joined by peptide bonds. The order of its building blocks matters—not all peptides are the same.
Some peptides carry messages. A receptor is a protein that recognizes a signal and helps a cell respond. Not every peptide fits every receptor.
When you open a profile, ask what was studied, whether the findings came from humans or a laboratory, and what remains uncertain.
This is a teaching model, not an atom-by-atom representation of a particular peptide. Shape, color, and motion are illustrative.
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Browse every peptide currently recorded in Peplexicon. Group related systems, filter regulatory state, and sort by the evidence we have actually published.
| Peptide | Class | Regulatory status | Evidence | Claims | Evidence links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5-Amino-1MQNot yet published | NNMT inhibitor | Not recorded | Not yet published | Not published | Not published |
| AbaloparatideOpen profile ↗ | PTHrP analog | Not recorded | Published evidence | 154 | 157 |
| ACE-031Open profile ↗ | myostatin inhibitor (ActRIIB) | Not recorded | Published evidence | 25 | 27 |
| Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3Open profile ↗ | hair peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 2 | 2 |
| AdiponectinOpen profile ↗ | metabolic hormone | Not recorded | Published evidence | 117 | 117 |
| Alanyl-GlutamineOpen profile ↗ | dipeptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 49 | 49 |
| AlbiglutideOpen profile ↗ | GLP-1 receptor agonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 72 | 73 |
| AldesleukinOpen profile ↗ | IL-2 protein | Not recorded | Published evidence | 57 | 59 |
| AlexamorelinOpen profile ↗ | GHRP | Not recorded | Published evidence | 18 | 20 |
| AmycretinOpen profile ↗ | GLP-1 + amylin single molecule | Not recorded | Published evidence | 21 | 21 |
| AnamorelinOpen profile ↗ | ghrelin agonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 106 | 111 |
| Angiotensin 1-7Open profile ↗ | RAS peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 102 | 103 |
| AnserineOpen profile ↗ | dipeptide antioxidant | Not recorded | Published evidence | 60 | 60 |
| AOD-9604Open profile ↗ | GH C-terminal fragment | Not approved; Phase 3 trial data negative | Published evidence | 12 | 12 |
| ApitegromabOpen profile ↗ | selective myostatin inhibitor | Not recorded | Published evidence | 32 | 36 |
| ApraglutideOpen profile ↗ | GLP-2 analog | Not recorded | Published evidence | 68 | 70 |
| ARA-290Open profile ↗ | EPO-derived peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 6 | 7 |
| ArgirelineOpen profile ↗ | SNAP-25 inhibitor peptide | Cosmetic ingredient — no drug approval required | Published evidence | 13 | 13 |
| BimagrumabOpen profile ↗ | ActRII antibody | Not recorded | Published evidence | 50 | 52 |
| Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1Open profile ↗ | hair peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 4 | 4 |
| BivalirudinOpen profile ↗ | thrombin inhibitor peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 149 | 153 |
| BortezomibOpen profile ↗ | proteasome inhibitor | Not recorded | Published evidence | 139 | 143 |
| BPC-157Open profile ↗ | gastric peptide fragment | Category 2 (2023) — PCAC vote Jul 2026 | Published evidence | 116 | 121 |
| BradykininOpen profile ↗ | vasoactive peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 133 | 137 |
| BronchogenOpen profile ↗ | bronchial peptide bioregulator | Not recorded | Published evidence | 5 | 5 |
| CagrilintideOpen profile ↗ | amylin analog | Not recorded | Published evidence | 98 | 100 |
| CagriSemaOpen profile ↗ | GLP-1 + amylin combo | Not recorded | Published evidence | 60 | 60 |
| CalcitoninOpen profile ↗ | calcium-regulating hormone | Not recorded | Published evidence | 125 | 127 |
| CardiogenOpen profile ↗ | cardiac peptide bioregulator | Not recorded | Published evidence | 1 | 1 |
| CarfilzomibOpen profile ↗ | proteasome inhibitor peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 111 | 113 |
| CarnosineOpen profile ↗ | dipeptide | GRAS as supplement | Published evidence | 89 | 93 |
| CarperitideOpen profile ↗ | ANP analog | Not recorded | Published evidence | 63 | 66 |
| CerebrolysinOpen profile ↗ | neuropeptide mixture | Not recorded | Published evidence | 53 | 53 |
| CetrorelixOpen profile ↗ | GnRH antagonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 112 | 117 |
| ChonlutenOpen profile ↗ | bronchial peptide bioregulator | Not recorded | Published evidence | 3 | 3 |
| CJC-1295Open profile ↗ | GHRH analog | Not approved | Published evidence | 12 | 13 |
CJC-1295 DACNot yet published | GHRH analog (long-acting) | Not approved | Not yet published | Not published | Not published |
| ColistinOpen profile ↗ | polymyxin antibiotic | Not recorded | Published evidence | 95 | 101 |
| ColivelinOpen profile ↗ | neuroprotective peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 44 | 45 |
| Copper Tripeptide-1Open profile ↗ | copper-binding tripeptide | Cosmetic ingredient | Published evidence | 17 | 17 |
| CortagenOpen profile ↗ | peptide bioregulator | Not recorded | Published evidence | 6 | 6 |
| CortexinOpen profile ↗ | cortical neuropeptide mix | Not recorded | Published evidence | 47 | 47 |
| Creatine (tracked)Open profile ↗ | not peptide - tracked | Not recorded | Published evidence | 6 | 6 |
| DanuglipronOpen profile ↗ | oral GLP-1 small molecule | Not recorded | Published evidence | 70 | 75 |
| DaptomycinOpen profile ↗ | lipopeptide antibiotic | Not recorded | Published evidence | 130 | 135 |
DecorinylNot yet published | decorin-mimic peptide | Not recorded | Not yet published | Not published | Not published |
| Defensin Alpha-1Open profile ↗ | antimicrobial peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 10 | 10 |
| DegarelixOpen profile ↗ | GnRH antagonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 150 | 155 |
| DesmopressinOpen profile ↗ | vasopressin analog | Not recorded | Published evidence | 471 | 532 |
| DihexaOpen profile ↗ | angiotensin IV-derived peptide | Not evaluated | Published evidence | 1 | 1 |
| DSIPOpen profile ↗ | neuropeptide | Not evaluated | Published evidence | 28 | 28 |
| DulaglutideOpen profile ↗ | GLP-1 receptor agonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 148 | 150 |
| EfinopegdutideOpen profile ↗ | GLP-1/glucagon dual agonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 12 | 12 |
| ElafinOpen profile ↗ | protease inhibitor peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 82 | 84 |
| ElcatoninOpen profile ↗ | calcitonin analog | Not recorded | Published evidence | 32 | 32 |
| EpithalonOpen profile ↗ | tetrapeptide | Not evaluated | Published evidence | 7 | 7 |
| EptifibatideOpen profile ↗ | antiplatelet peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 101 | 104 |
| ExenatideOpen profile ↗ | GLP-1 receptor agonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 217 | 230 |
EyeserylNot yet published | anti-puffiness peptide | Not recorded | Not yet published | Not published | Not published |
| Follistatin 315Open profile ↗ | activin antagonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 8 | 12 |
| Follistatin 344Open profile ↗ | glycoprotein / activin antagonist | Not evaluated | Published evidence | 2 | 2 |
| FOXO4-DRIOpen profile ↗ | D-retro-inverso peptide / senolytic | Not evaluated | Published evidence | 23 | 23 |
| GalaninOpen profile ↗ | regulatory neuropeptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 120 | 123 |
| GanirelixOpen profile ↗ | GnRH antagonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 104 | 114 |
| GDF-11Open profile ↗ | TGF-beta superfamily protein | Not evaluated | Published evidence | 30 | 32 |
| GHK-CuOpen profile ↗ | copper-binding tripeptide | Allowed in topicals; Category 2 for injectable (2024) | Published evidence | 63 | 63 |
| GhrelinOpen profile ↗ | hunger hormone | Not recorded | Published evidence | 87 | 87 |
| GHRP-1Open profile ↗ | GHRP | Not recorded | Published evidence | 36 | 37 |
| GHRP-2Open profile ↗ | GHRP | Not approved | Published evidence | 31 | 32 |
| GHRP-6Open profile ↗ | GHRP | Not approved | Published evidence | 32 | 35 |
| GlucagonOpen profile ↗ | glucagon | Not recorded | Published evidence | 184 | 196 |
| GlutathioneOpen profile ↗ | antioxidant tripeptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 52 | 52 |
| Glycyl-GlutamineOpen profile ↗ | dipeptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 34 | 34 |
| GonadorelinOpen profile ↗ | GnRH | Not recorded | Published evidence | 81 | 81 |
| GoserelinOpen profile ↗ | GnRH agonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 89 | 91 |
| Hexapeptide-11Open profile ↗ | cosmetic peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 8 | 10 |
| HexarelinOpen profile ↗ | GHRP | Not approved | Published evidence | 30 | 30 |
| HGH Fragment 176-191Open profile ↗ | GH C-terminal fragment | Not approved | Published evidence | 2 | 2 |
| HumaninOpen profile ↗ | mitochondrial-derived peptide | Not evaluated | Published evidence | 105 | 106 |
IGF-1 DESNot yet published | IGF variant | Not recorded | Not yet published | Not published | Not published |
| IGF-1 LR3Open profile ↗ | IGF analog | Not approved | Published evidence | 2 | 2 |
| InsulinOpen profile ↗ | metabolic hormone | Not recorded | Published evidence | 94 | 98 |
| Insulin GlargineOpen profile ↗ | long-acting insulin | Not recorded | Published evidence | 165 | 167 |
| Insulin LisproOpen profile ↗ | rapid insulin | Not recorded | Published evidence | 147 | 156 |
| IpamorelinOpen profile ↗ | GHRP / ghrelin mimetic | Not approved | Published evidence | 61 | 61 |
| KisspeptinOpen profile ↗ | neuropeptide / GnRH regulator | Not approved | Published evidence | 105 | 105 |
| KlothoOpen profile ↗ | anti-aging protein | Not recorded | Published evidence | 66 | 71 |
| KPVOpen profile ↗ | alpha-MSH fragment | Category 2 (2024) | Published evidence | 27 | 27 |
| LanreotideOpen profile ↗ | somatostatin analog | Not recorded | Published evidence | 130 | 132 |
| LarazotideOpen profile ↗ | zonulin antagonist | Phase 3 completed; not yet approved | Published evidence | 36 | 42 |
| LeptinOpen profile ↗ | satiety hormone | Not recorded | Published evidence | 78 | 79 |
| LeuphasylOpen profile ↗ | enkephalin analog peptide | Cosmetic ingredient | Published evidence | 14 | 15 |
| LeuprolideOpen profile ↗ | GnRH agonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 385 | 451 |
| LinaclotideOpen profile ↗ | GC-C agonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 172 | 175 |
| LiraglutideOpen profile ↗ | GLP-1 receptor agonist | FDA Approved (Victoza 2010, Saxenda 2014) | Published evidence | 361 | 413 |
| LivagenOpen profile ↗ | peptide bioregulator | Not recorded | Published evidence | 6 | 6 |
| LixisenatideOpen profile ↗ | GLP-1 receptor agonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 104 | 108 |
| LL-37Open profile ↗ | cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide | Not approved | Published evidence | 99 | 106 |
| Lutetium Lu-177 DotatateOpen profile ↗ | radiolabeled SST peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 43 | 49 |
| MacimorelinOpen profile ↗ | ghrelin agonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 99 | 113 |
| MagaininOpen profile ↗ | antimicrobial peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 109 | 115 |
| Matrixyl 3000Open profile ↗ | matrikine signaling peptides | Cosmetic ingredient | Published evidence | 14 | 15 |
Matrixyl Synthe6Not yet published | matrikine | Not recorded | Not yet published | Not published | Not published |
| MazdutideOpen profile ↗ | GLP-1/glucagon dual agonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 67 | 71 |
| Melanotan IOpen profile ↗ | melanocortin agonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 13 | 13 |
| Melanotan IIOpen profile ↗ | melanocortin receptor agonist (non-selective) | Not approved | Published evidence | 24 | 30 |
| MelflufenOpen profile ↗ | peptide-drug conjugate | Not recorded | Published evidence | 37 | 46 |
| MelittinOpen profile ↗ | antimicrobial/cytolytic peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 124 | 142 |
| MGFOpen profile ↗ | IGF-1 splice variant | Not evaluated | Published evidence | 57 | 57 |
| MK-677Open profile ↗ | non-peptide ghrelin mimetic / GHSR agonist | Not approved; Phase 3 data exists | Published evidence | 40 | 44 |
| MOTS-cOpen profile ↗ | mitochondrial-derived peptide | Not evaluated | Published evidence | 98 | 102 |
N-Acetyl Selank AmidateNot yet published | tuftsin analog | Not recorded | Not yet published | Not published | Not published |
N-Acetyl Semax AmidateNot yet published | ACTH analog | Not recorded | Not yet published | Not published | Not published |
| NafarelinOpen profile ↗ | GnRH agonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 45 | 49 |
| NesiritideOpen profile ↗ | BNP analog | Not recorded | Published evidence | 55 | 55 |
| Neuropeptide YOpen profile ↗ | appetite neuropeptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 111 | 114 |
| NisinOpen profile ↗ | bacteriocin peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 87 | 87 |
| NoopeptOpen profile ↗ | nootropic dipeptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 7 | 7 |
| OctreotideOpen profile ↗ | somatostatin analog | Not recorded | Published evidence | 340 | 414 |
| Oligopeptide-1Open profile ↗ | EGF peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 7 | 8 |
| Oligopeptide-2Open profile ↗ | IGF peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 1 | 1 |
| OmigananOpen profile ↗ | antimicrobial peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 37 | 38 |
| Orexin AOpen profile ↗ | wakefulness neuropeptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 108 | 110 |
| OrforglipronOpen profile ↗ | oral non-peptide GLP-1 | Not recorded | Published evidence | 151 | 168 |
| OvagenOpen profile ↗ | liver/GI peptide bioregulator | Not recorded | Published evidence | 7 | 7 |
| OxytocinOpen profile ↗ | neurohypophyseal hormone | Not recorded | Published evidence | 134 | 135 |
| P21Open profile ↗ | telomerase activator peptide | Not evaluated | Published evidence | 69 | 70 |
| PACAPOpen profile ↗ | pituitary adenylate cyclase peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 125 | 127 |
| Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Open profile ↗ | matrikine signaling peptide | Cosmetic ingredient | Published evidence | 12 | 12 |
| PancragenOpen profile ↗ | pancreatic peptide bioregulator | Not recorded | Published evidence | 3 | 3 |
| PasireotideOpen profile ↗ | somatostatin analog | Not recorded | Published evidence | 126 | 126 |
PE-22-28Not yet published | spadin analog | Not recorded | Not yet published | Not published | Not published |
| PEG-MGFOpen profile ↗ | PEGylated IGF-1 splice variant | Not evaluated | Published evidence | 1 | 1 |
| PegvisomantOpen profile ↗ | GH receptor antagonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 90 | 96 |
| PemvidutideOpen profile ↗ | GLP-1/glucagon dual agonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 33 | 33 |
Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 ArginateNot yet published | gastric peptide salt | Not recorded | Not yet published | Not published | Not published |
| Pentosan PolysulfateOpen profile ↗ | glycosaminoglycan | Not recorded | Published evidence | 112 | 113 |
| PexigananOpen profile ↗ | antimicrobial peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 37 | 43 |
| PinealonOpen profile ↗ | peptide bioregulator | Not recorded | Published evidence | 1 | 1 |
| PlecanatideOpen profile ↗ | GC-C agonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 59 | 59 |
| PlitidepsinOpen profile ↗ | cyclic depsipeptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 74 | 78 |
| Polymyxin BOpen profile ↗ | antimicrobial peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 160 | 163 |
| PramlintideOpen profile ↗ | amylin analog | Not recorded | Published evidence | 56 | 62 |
ProstamaxNot yet published | prostate peptide bioregulator | Not recorded | Not yet published | Not published | Not published |
| PT-141Open profile ↗ | melanocortin receptor agonist | FDA Approved (Vyleesi 2019) for HSDD in premenopausal women | Published evidence | 10 | 14 |
| RelamorelinOpen profile ↗ | ghrelin agonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 24 | 30 |
| RetatrutideOpen profile ↗ | GLP-1/GIP/glucagon triple receptor agonist | Phase 3 trials ongoing (2026) | Published evidence | 84 | 85 |
| RG-92Open profile ↗ | immune peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 1 | 1 |
| RomidepsinOpen profile ↗ | cyclic peptide HDAC inhibitor | Not recorded | Published evidence | 95 | 96 |
| SelankOpen profile ↗ | tuftsin analog | Not evaluated | Published evidence | 10 | 10 |
| SemaglutideOpen profile ↗ | GLP-1 receptor agonist | FDA Approved (Ozempic 2017, Wegovy 2021, Rybelsus 2019) | Published evidence | 1046 | 1164 |
| SemaxOpen profile ↗ | ACTH analog | Not evaluated | Published evidence | 21 | 21 |
| SermorelinOpen profile ↗ | GHRH analog | Previously FDA approved (withdrawn 2008); compounded widely | Published evidence | 7 | 8 |
| SetmelanotideOpen profile ↗ | MC4R agonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 79 | 80 |
| SigumirOpen profile ↗ | cartilage peptide bioregulator | Not recorded | Published evidence | 2 | 2 |
| SLU-PP-332Open profile ↗ | ERR agonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 24 | 25 |
SNAP-8Not yet published | SNARE complex inhibitor peptide | Cosmetic ingredient | Not yet published | Not published | Not published |
| SomatostatinOpen profile ↗ | inhibitory hormone | Not recorded | Published evidence | 147 | 147 |
| SS-31Open profile ↗ | mitochondria-targeting peptide | Phase 3 (heart failure); Breakthrough Therapy designation | Published evidence | 87 | 91 |
| Substance POpen profile ↗ | tachykinin neuropeptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 94 | 94 |
| SurvodutideOpen profile ↗ | GLP-1/glucagon dual agonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 55 | 58 |
| Syn-AkeOpen profile ↗ | synthetic waglerin-1 analog | Cosmetic ingredient | Published evidence | 3 | 3 |
Syn-CollNot yet published | collagen-boosting peptide | Not recorded | Not yet published | Not published | Not published |
Syn-TacksNot yet published | matrikine blend | Not recorded | Not yet published | Not published | Not published |
| TabimorelinOpen profile ↗ | ghrelin agonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 33 | 38 |
| TB-500Open profile ↗ | thymosin fragment | Not evaluated | Published evidence | 8 | 8 |
| TeduglutideOpen profile ↗ | GLP-2 analog | Not recorded | Published evidence | 148 | 157 |
| TeicoplaninOpen profile ↗ | glycopeptide antibiotic | Not recorded | Published evidence | 119 | 119 |
| TeriparatideOpen profile ↗ | PTH analog | Not recorded | Published evidence | 365 | 420 |
| TerlipressinOpen profile ↗ | vasopressin analog | Not recorded | Published evidence | 117 | 120 |
| TesamorelinOpen profile ↗ | GHRH analog | FDA Approved (Egrifta 2010) for HIV-associated lipodystrophy | Published evidence | 92 | 104 |
| TesofensineOpen profile ↗ | monoamine reuptake inhibitor | Not recorded | Published evidence | 16 | 17 |
TestagenNot yet published | reproductive peptide bioregulator | Not recorded | Not yet published | Not published | Not published |
ThymagenNot yet published | thymic bioregulator | Not recorded | Not yet published | Not published | Not published |
| ThymalinOpen profile ↗ | thymic peptide bioregulator | Not recorded | Published evidence | 7 | 7 |
| ThymopentinOpen profile ↗ | thymic pentapeptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 47 | 50 |
| Thymosin Alpha-1Open profile ↗ | thymic peptide | Approved in 35+ countries; Category 2 USA (2024) | Published evidence | 54 | 54 |
| Thymosin Beta-4Open profile ↗ | thymosin | Phase 2 completed (wound healing); not approved | Published evidence | 50 | 50 |
| TirzepatideOpen profile ↗ | GIP/GLP-1 dual receptor agonist | FDA Approved (Mounjaro 2022, Zepbound 2023) | Published evidence | 291 | 310 |
| TrestoloneOpen profile ↗ | anabolic (not peptide) | Not recorded | Published evidence | 27 | 27 |
| TriptorelinOpen profile ↗ | GnRH agonist | Not recorded | Published evidence | 155 | 159 |
| TuftsinOpen profile ↗ | phagocytosis peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 78 | 87 |
| UbiquitinOpen profile ↗ | regulatory protein | Not recorded | Published evidence | 94 | 94 |
| UlaritideOpen profile ↗ | urodilatin analog | Not recorded | Published evidence | 31 | 38 |
| VancomycinOpen profile ↗ | glycopeptide antibiotic | Not recorded | Published evidence | 217 | 245 |
| VasopressinOpen profile ↗ | neurohypophyseal hormone | Not recorded | Published evidence | 172 | 195 |
| VesugenOpen profile ↗ | peptide bioregulator | Not recorded | Published evidence | 1 | 1 |
| VialoxOpen profile ↗ | muscle-relax peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 13 | 14 |
| VilonOpen profile ↗ | peptide bioregulator | Not recorded | Published evidence | 8 | 8 |
| VIPOpen profile ↗ | neuropeptide | Not approved | Published evidence | 74 | 78 |
| Zinc ThymulinOpen profile ↗ | thymic peptide | Not recorded | Published evidence | 5 | 5 |
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