Alpha Peptide Research Labs
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Peptide Library

Your guide to understanding peptides — what they are, how they work, and how they can support your health. Every entry is backed by published research.

Semaglutide

Semaglutide (GLP-1 Receptor Agonist)

The most widely used and well-studied GLP-1 weight loss medication, producing around 15% body weight reduction with once-weekly dosing.

3 studiesFDA Approved

Tirzepatide

Tirzepatide (Dual GIP & GLP-1 Receptor Agonist)

The most effective FDA-approved weight loss medication, activating two gut hormone receptors to produce over 20% average body weight reduction.

4 studiesFDA Approved

Retatrutide

Retatrutide (GLP-1/GIP/Glucagon Triple Receptor Agonist)

The most powerful weight loss compound in clinical trials, activating three hormone receptors to produce an average 24% body weight reduction.

4 studiesPhase 3 Trials

Cagrilintide

Cagrilintide (Long-Acting Amylin Analog)

A long-acting amylin analog that suppresses appetite through a completely different brain pathway than GLP-1 drugs, making it a powerful add-on to existing weight loss medications.

5 studiesPhase 3 Trials

AOD-9604

AOD-9604 (Modified HGH Fragment 176-191)

A modified fragment of human growth hormone isolated for its fat-burning properties, with an excellent safety profile but modest clinical results.

3 studiesPreclinical

Adipotide

Adipotide (Fat-Targeted Proapoptotic Peptide / FTPP)

An experimental peptide that destroys fat cells by cutting off their blood supply, showing dramatic results in animal studies but with very limited human data and notable kidney safety concerns.

3 studiesPreclinical

MOTS-c

MOTS-c (Mitochondrial-Derived Peptide)

A naturally produced mitochondrial peptide that acts as an exercise mimetic, improving insulin sensitivity, fat metabolism, and physical performance by optimizing cellular energy use.

4 studiesPreclinical

CJC-1295

CJC-1295 (with & without DAC)

A long-lasting growth hormone releasing hormone analog available in two versions for flexible dosing and sustained GH elevation.

3 studiesPhase 2 Trials

Tesamorelin

Tesamorelin (Egrifta)

The only FDA-approved GHRH analog, clinically proven to reduce visceral fat by 15-20% while preserving lean mass.

4 studiesFDA Approved

Sermorelin

Sermorelin (GHRH 1-29)

The original GHRH analog and most natural approach to growth hormone optimization, with built-in safety from your body's own feedback systems.

3 studiesFDA Approved

Ipamorelin

Ipamorelin

The first selective growth hormone secretagogue -- strong GH release without the cortisol, prolactin, or hunger spikes seen with older peptides.

4 studiesPhase 2 Trials

Hexarelin

Hexarelin

The most potent growth hormone releasing peptide available, with unique cardioprotective properties from dedicated receptors in heart tissue.

4 studiesPhase 1 Trials

GHRP-2

GHRP-2 (Pralmorelin)

A balanced growth hormone releasing peptide with moderate appetite stimulation -- the middle ground between clean Ipamorelin and aggressive GHRP-6.

3 studiesApproved Internationally

GHRP-6

GHRP-6 (Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 6)

The original growth hormone releasing peptide with 40+ years of research, known for powerful GH release and intense appetite stimulation ideal for hard gainers.

4 studiesPreclinical

IGF-1 LR3

IGF-1 LR3 (Long Arginine 3 Insulin-like Growth Factor 1)

A modified, three-times-more-potent version of IGF-1 that acts directly on muscle tissue to promote both muscle fiber growth and new muscle cell formation.

3 studiesPreclinical

IGF-1 DES

IGF-1 DES (des(1-3)IGF-1)

A truncated, ten-times-more-potent form of IGF-1 with a very short half-life designed for site-specific muscle targeting.

4 studiesPreclinical

MGF

MGF (Mechano Growth Factor)

A naturally occurring splice variant of IGF-1 that acts as the body's first responder for muscle repair by activating dormant muscle stem cells.

4 studiesPreclinical

PEG-MGF

PEG-MGF (Pegylated Mechano Growth Factor)

The practical version of MGF with a 48-72 hour half-life, making satellite cell activation and muscle repair signaling actually achievable outside a laboratory.

4 studiesPreclinical

Selank

Selank (Synthetic Tuftsin Analog)

A non-sedating anti-anxiety peptide that calms your mind while sharpening your focus, offering benzodiazepine-level relief without the downsides.

5 studiesApproved Internationally

Semax

Semax (ACTH 4-10 Analog)

A brain-building nootropic that enhances focus, memory, and mental clarity by boosting your brain's own growth factors rather than borrowing energy from stimulants.

5 studiesApproved Internationally

DSIP

DSIP (Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide)

A naturally occurring sleep peptide that enhances the deepest, most restorative phase of sleep without sedation, grogginess, or dependence.

5 studiesPreclinical

Pinealon

Pinealon (EDR Tripeptide)

A tiny three-amino-acid peptide that crosses into cell nuclei to influence gene expression, offering deep neuroprotection and cognitive support at the epigenetic level.

4 studiesPreclinical

Cerebrolysin

Cerebrolysin (Porcine Brain-Derived Peptide Complex)

A complex mixture of over 100 brain-derived peptides that mimics your brain's own growth factors, approved in 45+ countries for stroke, brain injury, and dementia.

7 studiesApproved Internationally

BPC-157

BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound-157)

A gastric peptide that accelerates healing of tendons, ligaments, muscles, gut lining, and wounds by promoting new blood vessel growth and tissue repair.

6 studiesPreclinical

TB-500

TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4)

A systemic healing peptide that promotes tissue repair throughout the entire body by regulating cell migration, reducing inflammation, and stimulating new blood vessel formation.

7 studiesPhase 2 Trials

GHK-Cu

GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide Complex)

A naturally occurring copper peptide that rejuvenates skin, boosts collagen production, accelerates wound healing, and shifts gene expression toward a more youthful pattern.

5 studiesPhase 2 Trials

Thymosin Alpha-1

Thymosin Alpha-1 (Immune Modulating Peptide)

A well-studied immune peptide approved in over 35 countries that trains and activates your immune system's T cells, natural killer cells, and dendritic cells while balancing overactive immune responses.

5 studiesApproved Internationally

KPV

KPV (Lysine-Proline-Valine)

A small anti-inflammatory tripeptide derived from alpha-MSH that powerfully reduces gut and skin inflammation without causing skin darkening, hormonal changes, or immune suppression.

5 studiesPreclinical

Thymalin

Thymalin (Immune-Modulating Peptide Complex)

A thymic peptide complex approved in Russia since 1982 that restores immune function by regulating gene expression, with long-term studies showing significantly reduced mortality in elderly patients.

5 studiesApproved Internationally

ARA-290

ARA-290 (Cibinetide)

An engineered peptide derived from EPO that repairs damaged nerves and reduces inflammation without affecting red blood cell count, blood pressure, or clotting risk.

5 studiesPhase 3 Trials

Epithalon

Epithalon (Epitalon)

A synthetic peptide that activates the enzyme responsible for maintaining telomere length, targeting one of the root causes of biological aging.

8 studiesPreclinical

SS-31

SS-31 (Elamipretide)

The first FDA-approved mitochondria-targeted peptide that repairs structural damage to the inner mitochondrial membrane, restoring energy production at its source.

6 studiesFDA Approved

FOXO4-DRI

FOXO4-DRI (Senolytic Peptide)

A research peptide that selectively eliminates senescent 'zombie' cells that accumulate with age and drive chronic inflammation, without harming healthy cells.

6 studiesPreclinical

LL-37

LL-37 (Cathelicidin Antimicrobial Peptide)

Your body's own antimicrobial weapon — a natural peptide that kills bacteria, viruses, and fungi while helping wounds heal faster.

6 studiesPhase 2 Trials

VIP

VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide)

A natural regulatory hormone that calms chronic inflammation, supports brain health, and is the cornerstone treatment for mold illness (CIRS).

6 studiesPhase 2 Trials

Glutathione

Glutathione (GSH)

The body's master antioxidant — a tripeptide that neutralizes free radicals, detoxifies the liver, recycles other antioxidants, and powers immune cell function.

6 studiesPreclinical

PT-141

Bremelanotide

The first FDA-approved peptide that boosts sexual desire by working directly on your brain, not just blood flow.

4 studiesFDA Approved

Oxytocin

Oxytocin

Your body's natural bonding hormone, now available to enhance emotional connection, reduce anxiety, and deepen intimacy.

4 studiesFDA Approved

Melanotan 2

Melanotan II (MT-2)

Originally designed for sunless tanning, this peptide also powerfully enhances libido and suppresses appetite through the same brain pathways as PT-141.

4 studiesPhase 1 Trials

Kisspeptin-10

Kisspeptin-10

The master switch of your reproductive system that naturally boosts testosterone, supports fertility, and enhances sexual desire through your body's own hormone pathways.

4 studiesPhase 2 Trials

MT-1

MT-1 (Melanotan 1 / Afamelanotide)

An FDA-approved synthetic hormone analog that boosts melanin production for skin darkening and UV protection, with a cleaner side-effect profile than its cousin MT-2.

5 studiesFDA Approved

NAD+

NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide)

A molecule found in every cell that fuels energy production, DNA repair, and the longevity proteins called sirtuins, but declines dramatically with age.

8 studiesPhase 2 Trials

5-Amino-1MQ

5-Amino-1MQ (NNMT Inhibitor)

A small molecule that blocks the NNMT enzyme to preserve cellular NAD+ levels, increasing energy expenditure and fat burning without suppressing appetite.

5 studiesPreclinical

AICAR

AICAR (AMPK Activator)

A compound that activates the same metabolic switch as exercise, triggering fat burning, improved insulin sensitivity, and increased endurance capacity without physical training.

4 studiesPreclinical