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Research-grade peptides are available at researchvials.com. ## Site Identity - Domain: https://researchvials.us - Network: System Peptides Research Network - Parent Store: https://researchvials.com - Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q139376131 - ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9811-6147 ## Research Focus Peptides ### Anti-Obesity Drug Fragment 9604 (AOD-9604, hGH Fragment 176-191, Tyr-hGH177-191) - CAS: 221231-10-3 - Molecular Weight: 1817.12 g/mol - Sequence: Tyr-Leu-Arg-Ile-Val-Gln-Cys-Arg-Ser-Val-Glu-Gly-Ser-Cys-Gly-Phe - Mechanism: AOD-9604 is a modified fragment of human growth hormone (hGH) spanning amino acids 176-191, with an added tyrosine at the N-terminus to enhance stability. It was developed to isolate the lipolytic (fat-burning) activity of growth hormone from its growth-promoting and diabetogenic effects. The peptid... - Research Areas: Fat Metabolism, Obesity Research, Cartilage Repair, Metabolic Syndrome Key Findings: - - - - ### Body Protection Compound-157 (BPC-157, Pentadecapeptide, PL 14736, PL-10, Bepecin) - CAS: 137525-51-0 - Molecular Weight: 1419.53 g/mol - Sequence: Gly-Glu-Pro-Pro-Pro-Gly-Lys-Pro-Ala-Asp-Asp-Ala-Gly-Leu-Val - Mechanism: BPC-157 is a synthetic pentadecapeptide derived from a protective protein found in human gastric juice. Its mechanisms of action are multifaceted and have been studied extensively in over 100 animal studies. A central aspect of its activity involves upregulation of growth factor expression, includin... - Research Areas: Tissue Repair, Gastrointestinal Protection, Musculoskeletal Healing, Neuroprotection, Angiogenesis Key Findings: - - - - - ### Epithalon (Epitalon) (Epithalon, Epithalone, Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) - CAS: 307297-39-8 - Molecular Weight: 390.35 g/mol - Sequence: Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly - Mechanism: Epitalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide based on the naturally occurring peptide epithalamin, which is extracted from the pineal gland. Developed by Professor Vladimir Khavinson at the St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology, epitalon is the most extensively studied of the Khavinson p... - Research Areas: Telomere Biology, Aging Research, Pineal Function, Melatonin Regulation Key Findings: - - - - ### Copper Peptide GHK-Cu (GHK-Cu, Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine:Copper(II), Copper Tripeptide-1, Linus Pauling Peptide) - CAS: 49557-75-7 - Molecular Weight: 403.93 g/mol (copper complex) - Sequence: Gly-His-Lys (with Cu2+ ion) - Mechanism: GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide first identified in human plasma by Loren Pickart in 1973. It is found in blood, saliva, and urine, with plasma levels declining from about 200 ng/mL at age 20 to 80 ng/mL by age 60. The copper ion is essential for its biological activity, as... - Research Areas: Skin Remodeling, Wound Healing, Anti-Aging, Hair Growth, Anti-Inflammatory Key Findings: - - - - ### Glow Blend (GHK-Cu / BPC-157 / TB-500) (Glow Blend, Regenerative Skin Blend) - CAS: Blend - N/A - Molecular Weight: Blend - varies by component - Sequence: Blend - multiple peptide sequences - Mechanism: The Glow Blend combines three peptides with complementary tissue-repair and skin-remodeling mechanisms. GHK-Cu (copper tripeptide-1) is the primary cosmetic-active component, directly stimulating collagen and glycosaminoglycan synthesis in dermal fibroblasts while modulating matrix metalloproteinase... - Research Areas: Skin Regeneration, Wound Healing, Tissue Remodeling, Anti-Inflammatory Key Findings: - - - - ### GLP-3 RT-2 (Third-Generation Glucagon-Like Peptide Receptor Agonist) (GLP-3 RT-2) - CAS: N/A - Novel research compound - Molecular Weight: Varies by formulation - Sequence: Proprietary modified sequence - Mechanism: GLP-3 RT-2 represents a next-generation approach to incretin receptor agonism. While classical GLP-1 receptor agonists (like semaglutide and liraglutide) target only the GLP-1 receptor, newer research has focused on multi-receptor agonists that simultaneously engage GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptor... - Research Areas: Metabolic Research, Incretin Biology, Glucose Homeostasis, Weight Management Key Findings: - - - ### Ipamorelin Acetate (Ipamorelin, NNC 26-0161) - CAS: 170851-70-4 - Molecular Weight: 711.85 g/mol - Sequence: Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2 - Mechanism: Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide growth hormone secretagogue that acts as a selective agonist of the ghrelin/growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R1a). Unlike earlier GHS compounds such as GHRP-6 and GHRP-2, ipamorelin is notable for its high selectivity — it stimulates growth hormone rel... - Research Areas: Growth Hormone Release, Body Composition, Bone Density, GI Motility Key Findings: - - - - ### Klow Blend (GHK-Cu / KPV / BPC-157 / TB-500) (Klow Blend, Advanced Regenerative Blend) - CAS: Blend - N/A - Molecular Weight: Blend - varies by component - Sequence: Blend - multiple peptide sequences - Mechanism: The Klow Blend builds upon the Glow Blend formulation (GHK-Cu + BPC-157 + TB-500) with the addition of KPV, a C-terminal tripeptide fragment of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH). This four-peptide combination addresses tissue regeneration through complementary pathways with enhanced a... - Research Areas: Tissue Regeneration, Anti-Inflammatory, Wound Healing, Antimicrobial, Skin Remodeling Key Findings: - - - - ### Tesamorelin Acetate (Tesamorelin, Egrifta, TH9507) - CAS: 804475-66-9 - Molecular Weight: 5135.90 g/mol - Sequence: Trans-3-hexenoic acid-Tyr-Ala-Asp-Ala-Ile-Phe-Thr-Asn-Ser-Tyr-Arg-Lys-Val-Leu-Gly-Gln-Leu-Ser-Ala-Arg-Lys-Leu-Leu-Gln-Asp-Ile-Met-Ser-Arg-Gln-Gln-Gly-Glu-Ser-Asn-Gln-Glu-Arg-Gly-Ala-Arg-Ala-Arg-Leu-NH2 - Mechanism: Tesamorelin is a synthetic analogue of human GHRH (growth hormone-releasing hormone) comprising all 44 amino acids of native GHRH with an added trans-3-hexenoic acid moiety at the N-terminus. This modification enhances resistance to DPP-4 enzymatic degradation without altering receptor binding affin... - Research Areas: Growth Hormone Release, Visceral Adiposity, HIV Lipodystrophy, Cognitive Function Key Findings: - - - - ### Thymalin (Thymalin, Thymic Factor, Thymus Extract Peptide) - CAS: N/A (complex extract) - Molecular Weight: Variable (peptide complex) - Sequence: Complex of thymic peptide bioregulators (Glu-Trp primary component) - Mechanism: Thymalin is a polypeptide preparation originally isolated from calf thymus glands, developed by Vladimir Khavinson and colleagues at the St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology. It consists of a complex of small peptides that have been studied extensively in Russian clinical practi... - Research Areas: Immunomodulation, Aging Research, Thymic Function, Bioregulation Key Findings: - - - - ### Thymosin Beta-4 (TB-500 Fragment) (TB-500, TB500, Thymosin Beta 4, Tbeta4) - CAS: 77591-33-4 - Molecular Weight: 4921.0 g/mol (full Tbeta4) - Sequence: Full TB4: Ac-Ser-Asp-Lys-Pro-Asp-Met-Ala-Glu-Ile-Glu-Lys-Phe-Asp-Lys-Ser-Lys-Leu-Lys-Lys-Thr-Glu-Thr-Gln-Glu-Lys-Asn-Pro-Leu-Pro-Ser-Lys-Glu-Thr-Ile-Glu-Gln-Glu-Lys-Gln-Ala-Gly-Glu-Ser - Mechanism: Thymosin beta-4 (Tbeta4) is a 43-amino-acid peptide that is the most abundant member of the beta-thymosin family. Despite its name (a historical artifact from its original isolation from thymus tissue), Tbeta4 is expressed in virtually all nucleated cells and is one of the most abundant intracellula... - Research Areas: Wound Healing, Tissue Repair, Cardiac Repair, Anti-Inflammatory, Hair Growth Key Findings: - - - - - ### Wolverine Blend (BPC-157 / TB-500) 10mg (Wolverine Blend, BPC/TB Blend, Healing Blend) - CAS: Blend - N/A - Molecular Weight: Blend - varies by component - Sequence: Blend - BPC-157 (15aa) and TB-500 (43aa) sequences - Mechanism: The Wolverine Blend combines the two most extensively studied tissue-repair peptides in complementary research: BPC-157 and TB-500 (thymosin beta-4). The blend name references the fictional character's regenerative abilities, reflecting the synergistic healing potential suggested by the combined res... - Research Areas: Tissue Repair, Wound Healing, Musculoskeletal Recovery, Anti-Inflammatory Key Findings: - - - - ### GLP-2 TZ (Teduglutide/GLP-2 Analogue) (GLP-2 TZ, Teduglutide analogue, Gattex analogue) - CAS: Research analogue - Molecular Weight: ~3752 g/mol (teduglutide reference) - Sequence: Modified GLP-2 analogue (His-Ala substituted) - Mechanism: GLP-2 TZ is a research analogue related to glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2), a 33-amino-acid hormone co-secreted with GLP-1 from intestinal L-cells. While GLP-1 is well known for its metabolic effects, GLP-2 has a distinct physiological role: it is the primary endogenous intestinotrophic growth facto... - Research Areas: Intestinal Repair, Short Bowel Syndrome, GI Mucosal Growth, Nutrient Absorption Key Findings: - - - - ### CJC-1295 Without DAC (Modified GRF 1-29) (CJC-1295 no DAC, Mod GRF 1-29, Modified GRF(1-29)) - CAS: 863288-34-0 - Molecular Weight: 3367.97 g/mol - Sequence: Tyr-D-Ala-Asp-Ala-Ile-Phe-Thr-Gln-Ser-Tyr-Arg-Lys-Val-Leu-Ala-Gln-Leu-Ser-Ala-Arg-Lys-Leu-Leu-Gln-Asp-Ile-Leu-Ser-Arg-NH2 - Mechanism: CJC-1295 without DAC, also known as Modified GRF(1-29), is a synthetic analogue of the first 29 amino acids of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) with four amino acid substitutions designed to improve metabolic stability. The modifications (Ala at position 2 to D-Ala, Asn at position 8 to Gln, ... - Research Areas: Growth Hormone Release, GHRH Receptor, Body Composition, Anti-Aging Key Findings: - - - - ### CJC-1295 With DAC (Drug Affinity Complex) (CJC-1295 DAC, CJC-1295 with Drug Affinity Complex) - CAS: 863288-34-0 - Molecular Weight: ~3647.28 g/mol - Sequence: Modified GRF(1-29) with maleimidopropionic acid-DAC conjugate - Mechanism: CJC-1295 with DAC is the albumin-conjugating version of CJC-1295, featuring a Drug Affinity Complex (DAC) — a reactive maleimidopropionic acid group that forms a covalent bond with serum albumin after subcutaneous injection. This albumin conjugation dramatically extends the circulating half-life fro... - Research Areas: Growth Hormone Release, Sustained GHRH Agonism, Body Composition, IGF-1 Research Key Findings: - - - ### Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+, NAD, Coenzyme I) - CAS: 53-84-9 - Molecular Weight: 663.43 g/mol - Sequence: Non-peptide dinucleotide - Mechanism: NAD+ is a fundamental coenzyme in cellular energy metabolism, serving as the primary electron carrier in mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation and as an essential substrate for sirtuins (SIRT1-7), PARPs, and CD38/CD157 enzymes. NAD+ levels decline significantly with age, impairing sirtuin-mediated... - Research Areas: Aging Research, Cellular Metabolism, DNA Repair, Neuroprotection, Sirtuin Biology Key Findings: - - - - ### MOTS-c (Mitochondrial Open Reading Frame of the 12S rRNA Type-c) (MOTS-c, Mitochondrial-Derived Peptide) - CAS: 1627580-64-6 - Molecular Weight: 2174.68 g/mol - Sequence: Met-Arg-Trp-Gln-Glu-Met-Gly-Tyr-Ile-Phe-Tyr-Pro-Arg-Lys-Leu-Arg - Mechanism: MOTS-c is a 16-amino-acid peptide encoded by the mitochondrial genome within the 12S rRNA gene. Discovered by Changhan David Lee and Pinchas Cohen at the University of Southern California in 2015, it was one of the first mitochondrial-derived peptides (MDPs) identified with significant metabolic reg... - Research Areas: Metabolic Regulation, Exercise Mimetic, Insulin Sensitivity, Aging Research, Mitochondrial Biology Key Findings: - - - - ### Selank (TP-7) (Selank, TP-7) - CAS: 129954-34-3 - Molecular Weight: 751.89 g/mol - Sequence: Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro - Mechanism: Selank 11mg contains the same selank heptapeptide as the 10mg product — a synthetic derivative of tuftsin with anxiolytic, nootropic, and immunomodulatory properties. The mechanism involves GABA-A receptor modulation, enkephalin-degrading enzyme inhibition, and BDNF expression enhancement. See the S... - Research Areas: Anxiolytic Research, Nootropic Effects, Immunomodulation, Neuroprotection Key Findings: - - - ### SLU-PP-332 (SLU-PP-332, ERRalpha agonist) - CAS: 2642043-67-4 - Molecular Weight: 481.59 g/mol - Sequence: Non-peptide small molecule (ERR agonist) - Mechanism: SLU-PP-332 is a small molecule agonist of estrogen-related receptors (ERRs), particularly ERRalpha and ERRgamma. Developed by researchers at the University of Florida led by Thomas Bhurrows, it was identified as a novel 'exercise mimetic' that activates transcriptional programs normally induced by p... - Research Areas: Exercise Mimetics, Muscle Physiology, ERR Signaling, Endurance Research Key Findings: - - - ### LL-37 (Cathelicidin) (LL-37, Cathelicidin, CAP18, hCAP18) - CAS: 154947-66-7 - Molecular Weight: 4493.33 g/mol - Sequence: Leu-Leu-Gly-Asp-Phe-Phe-Arg-Lys-Ser-Lys-Glu-Lys-Ile-Gly-Lys-Glu-Phe-Lys-Arg-Ile-Val-Gln-Arg-Ile-Lys-Asp-Phe-Leu-Arg-Asn-Leu-Val-Pro-Arg-Thr-Glu-Ser - Mechanism: LL-37 is the only human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide, derived from the C-terminal cleavage of the 18-kDa precursor protein hCAP18 by proteinase 3. It is a 37-amino-acid amphipathic alpha-helical peptide produced by neutrophils, macrophages, epithelial cells, and other cell types as part of the... - Research Areas: Antimicrobial Peptides, Innate Immunity, Wound Healing, Anti-Biofilm, Immunomodulation Key Findings: - - - - ### SS-31 (Elamipretide) (SS-31, Elamipretide, MTP-131, Bendavia, D-Arg-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2) - CAS: 736992-21-5 - Molecular Weight: 640.78 g/mol - Sequence: D-Arg-2',6'-dimethyltyrosine-Lys-Phe-NH2 - Mechanism: SS-31 (elamipretide) is a synthetic cell-permeable tetrapeptide developed by Hazel Szeto at Weill Cornell Medical College. It is designed to target the inner mitochondrial membrane by selectively binding to cardiolipin, a unique phospholipid found almost exclusively in the inner mitochondrial membra... - Research Areas: Mitochondrial Medicine, Cardiolipin, Heart Failure, Aging, Renal Protection Key Findings: - - - - ### 5-Amino-1-Methylquinolinium (5-Amino-1MQ, NNMT inhibitor) - CAS: 42816-54-2 - Molecular Weight: 173.21 g/mol - Sequence: Non-peptide small molecule - Mechanism: 5-Amino-1MQ is a small molecule inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT), a cytoplasmic enzyme that methylates nicotinamide (a form of vitamin B3) using S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) as a methyl donor. NNMT is highly expressed in adipose tissue and liver, and its activity increases with obe... - Research Areas: Fat Metabolism, NNMT Inhibition, Metabolic Research, Obesity Key Findings: - - - - ### Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin/Methylcobalamin) (Vitamin B12, Cobalamin, Cyanocobalamin, Methylcobalamin) - CAS: 68-19-9 (cyanocobalamin) - Molecular Weight: 1355.37 g/mol (cyanocobalamin) - Sequence: Non-peptide cobalt-containing vitamin - Mechanism: Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that functions as a coenzyme in two critical enzymatic reactions in human metabolism. First, as methylcobalamin, it serves as a cofactor for methionine synthase, which converts homocysteine to methionine — a reaction critical for DNA meth... - Research Areas: Hematology, Neurological Function, Methylation, Energy Metabolism Key Findings: - - - - ### KPV (Lysine-Proline-Valine) (KPV, Alpha-MSH(11-13), Lys-Pro-Val) - CAS: 67727-97-3 - Molecular Weight: 342.43 g/mol - Sequence: Lys-Pro-Val - Mechanism: KPV is the C-terminal tripeptide (amino acids 11-13) of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH). Despite being the smallest anti-inflammatory fragment of alpha-MSH, KPV retains potent anti-inflammatory activity through a unique mechanism that does not require melanocortin receptor binding. ... - Research Areas: Anti-Inflammatory, Antimicrobial, IBD Research, NF-kB Signaling Key Findings: - - - - ### Kisspeptin-10 (Metastin 45-54) (Kisspeptin, Metastin, KP-10, KISS1) - CAS: 374675-21-5 - Molecular Weight: 1302.45 g/mol - Sequence: Tyr-Asn-Trp-Asn-Ser-Phe-Gly-Leu-Arg-Phe-NH2 - Mechanism: Kisspeptin is a neuropeptide product of the KISS1 gene that serves as a critical regulator of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis. It was discovered in 2003 by two independent groups (de Roux et al. and Seminara et al.) who identified loss-of-function mutations in the kisspeptin receptor (... - Research Areas: Reproductive Endocrinology, GnRH Regulation, Puberty Research, Fertility Key Findings: - - - - ### L-Glutathione (Reduced) (GSH, Glutathione, gamma-L-Glutamyl-L-cysteinyl-glycine) - CAS: 70-18-8 - Molecular Weight: 307.32 g/mol - Sequence: gamma-Glu-Cys-Gly (tripeptide) - Mechanism: Glutathione (GSH) is a tripeptide (gamma-glutamylcysteinylglycine) that serves as the body's most abundant intracellular antioxidant. It is present in millimolar concentrations in virtually all mammalian cells, with particularly high levels in the liver, where it plays a central role in detoxificati... - Research Areas: Antioxidant Research, Detoxification, Immune Function, Liver Health, Skin Brightening Key Findings: - - - - ### Bacteriostatic Water for Injection (Bacteriostatic Water) (Bacteriostatic Water, BAC Water, BW, Bacteriostatic Water) - CAS: 7732-18-5 (water); 100-51-6 (benzyl alcohol preservative) - Molecular Weight: 18.015 g/mol (water) - Sequence: N/A - Not a peptide - Mechanism: Bacteriostatic water for injection is sterile water that contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a preservative. The benzyl alcohol inhibits microbial growth, allowing the solution to be used for multiple reconstitutions over a period of time — unlike sterile water for injection, which must be used immediat... - Research Areas: Peptide Reconstitution, Laboratory Preparation, Sterile Diluent Key Findings: - - - ### Semax (Semax, ACTH(4-7)-PGP, Heptapeptide Semax) - CAS: 80714-61-0 - Molecular Weight: 813.93 g/mol - Sequence: Met-Glu-His-Phe-Pro-Gly-Pro - Mechanism: Semax is a synthetic heptapeptide based on ACTH(4-7) (the fragment Met-Glu-His-Phe from adrenocorticotropic hormone) with an added Pro-Gly-Pro C-terminal extension for metabolic stability. Developed at the Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Russian Academy of Sciences alongside selank, semax is ... - Research Areas: Nootropic Research, Neuroprotection, BDNF Expression, Stroke Recovery Key Findings: - - - - ## Site Pages - Home: https://researchvials.us/ - Research Profiles: https://researchvials.us/research/ - Articles: https://researchvials.us/articles/ - FAQ: https://researchvials.us/faq/ - COA Guide: https://researchvials.us/coa-guide/ - About: https://researchvials.us/about/ - Research Calculator (88+ protocols, dosing phases, mechanisms of action, syringe visualization, FAQs): https://researchvials.us/tools/dosing-calculator/ - Privacy Policy: https://researchvials.us/privacy/ - Accessibility Statement: https://researchvials.us/accessibility/ - Cookie Policy: https://researchvials.us/cookies/ - Disclaimer: https://researchvials.us/disclaimer/ ## Articles ### Ipamorelin: The Selective Growth Hormone Secretagogue URL: https://researchvials.us/articles/ipamorelin-selective-growth-hormone-secretagogue/ ### Epitalon: Telomerase Activation and Longevity Research URL: https://researchvials.us/articles/epitalon-telomerase-activation-longevity-research/ ### MOTS-c: The Mitochondrial Peptide Reshaping Metabolic Research URL: https://researchvials.us/articles/mots-c-mitochondrial-peptide-metabolic-research/ ### AMPK Activation: The Metabolic Switch in Peptide Research URL: https://researchvials.us/articles/ampk-activation-metabolic-peptide-research/ ### NAD+ and Longevity: What the Latest Research Shows URL: https://researchvials.us/articles/nad-plus-longevity-research-2026/ ### Peptide Research Trends to Watch in 2026 URL: https://researchvials.us/articles/peptide-research-trends-2026/ ### What Is AOD-9604? 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