Research overviews for peptide compounds including mechanisms, technical specifications, and scientific references with PubMed citations.
Glutathione (GSH) 1. Chemical Structure & Composition Glutathione is a tripeptide composed of three amino acids: L-glutamate, L-cysteine, and glycine. 2. Primary Mechanism of Action: The Redox Cycle Glutathione operates through a dynamic redox cycle that maintains the health of…
MOTS-c is a 16-amino-acid peptide that is unique among most signaling peptides because it is encoded within the mitochondrial genome (specifically the 12S rRNA gene) rather than the nuclear DNA. First identified in 2015, it belongs to a class of…
5-Amino-1MQ (often abbreviated as 5-Amino) is a potent, selective, cell-permeable small-molecule inhibitor of the enzyme Nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT). While many compounds studied in this library focus on hormone signaling (like GH secretagogues or melanocortin agonists), 5-Amino-1MQ focuses on cellular metabolic…
Overview CJC-1295 is a synthetic, tetra-substituted analog of Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone (GHRH). It was designed to address the primary limitation of endogenous GHRH: its extremely short half-life (measured in minutes). By modifying the amino acid sequence, researchers created a stable…
Research Profile: Ipamorelin Overview Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide and a selective agonist of the ghrelin receptor (GHSR-1a). It is widely regarded as one of the most stable and selective Growth Hormone Secretagogues. Its primary role in research is to…
Research Profile: Selank Overview Developed in Russia, Selank is a heptapeptide (a chain of seven amino acids) that mimics the effects of tuftsin—a peptide primarily involved in the modulation of the immune system. However, through structural modifications, it was optimised…
Semax is a synthetic analog of the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) fragment 4–10. Unlike the full-length ACTH hormone, which has significant effects on cortisol and adrenal function, Semax was specifically engineered to be devoid of hormonal activity. Instead, it acts as…
The “Glow Stack” (BPC-157, TB-500, & GHK-Cu) The “Glow Stack” is a term used by researchers and in wellness communities to describe a synergistic formulation of three distinct peptides: BPC-157, TB-500, and GHK-Cu. This combination is frequently investigated for its…