Pepteca

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The peptide research library

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Editorial research. These entries are compiled from source material and clearly identify where claim-level citations and independent scientific or regional regulatory review are still pending.
Metabolicsmall molecule · NNMT

5-Amino-1MQ

A small molecule (not technically a peptide) that inhibits an enzyme linked to fat-cell metabolism — genuinely interesting animal biology, essentially no human trial data.

Editorial research
Research-onlyPreclinical
Hormone & TRTaromatase · inhibitor

Anastrozole

A licensed aromatase-inhibitor medicine used off-label in some TRT programmes to manage oestrogen — genuinely effective at its core job, but its routine use in TRT is increasingly debated by endocrinologists.

Editorial research
Prescription (Rx)Strong
Metabolicfragment · fat-targeting

AOD-9604

A modified fragment of growth hormone that failed to beat placebo for weight loss in its own phase-2b trial — one of the weaker evidence cases in this library, despite heavy marketing.

Editorial research
Restricted / unlicensedPreclinical
Recovery & repair15-aa · gastric

BPC-157

A synthetic fragment discussed in the community for soft-tissue repair — animal studies only so far, human evidence limited.

Editorial research
Research-onlyPreclinical
Metabolicamylin · analog

Cagrilintide

An amylin-pathway weight-loss drug being trialled alongside semaglutide (as 'CagriSema') — promising phase-3 data, but not yet an approved standalone medicine.

Editorial research
Research-onlyEmerging
Growth hormone axisGHRH · analog

CJC-1295

A growth-hormone-releasing hormone analog usually stacked with Ipamorelin — early human pharmacology, research-only status.

Editorial research
Research-onlyEmerging
Cognitive & moodsmall molecule · nootropic

Dihexa

An extremely potent nootropic candidate in rodent studies — one of the most experimental compounds here, with essentially no human safety or efficacy data.

Editorial research
Research-onlyPreclinical
Cognitive & mood9-aa · sleep

DSIP

An old research compound from the 1970s-80s studied for deep-sleep and stress effects — small, dated human trials with inconsistent results.

Editorial research
Research-onlyPreclinical
Hormone & TRTSERM

Enclomiphene

A selective oestrogen-receptor modulator that raises natural testosterone without suppressing fertility — promising trial data, but not a standard licensed UK medicine.

Editorial research
Restricted / unlicensedEmerging
Longevity4-aa · pineal

Epithalon

A Russian-developed tetrapeptide studied for circadian rhythm and cellular ageing markers — animal-heavy evidence, no UK licence.

Editorial research
Research-onlyPreclinical
Growth hormone axismyostatin · inhibitor

Follistatin-344

A myostatin-blocking peptide with dramatic effects in animal studies — essentially untested in humans, with real theoretical safety questions.

Editorial research
Research-onlyPreclinical
Skin & cosmetic3-aa · Cu²⁺

GHK-Cu

A copper tripeptide with the strongest cosmetic evidence base of the popular peptides — legal in UK skincare within limits.

Editorial research
Cosmetic laneEmerging
Growth hormone axis6-aa · GHS

GHRP-2

A potent growth-hormone secretagogue that also stimulates appetite — human pharmacology is documented, downstream physique claims are not.

Editorial research
Research-onlyEmerging
Growth hormone axis6-aa · GHS

GHRP-6

One of the oldest GH secretagogues, known above all for a powerful appetite-stimulating effect — human data on the GH pulse is real, on the physique benefits is not.

Editorial research
Research-onlyEmerging
Longevitytripeptide · antioxidant

Glutathione

The body's main antioxidant, sold as an injectable for detox, immunity and skin brightening — with real regulatory safety warnings attached to the unlicensed injectable version.

Editorial research
Restricted / unlicensedEmerging
Hormone & TRT10-aa · GnRH

Gonadorelin

The natural hormone that starts the entire reproductive-hormone cascade — real pharmacology, but limited current UK-licensed availability for TRT-adjunct use.

Editorial research
Restricted / unlicensedEmerging
Hormone & TRTglycoprotein · hormone

HCG

A licensed fertility medicine used off-label in TRT programmes to preserve fertility and testicular size — genuine mechanism, established medical use.

Editorial research
Prescription (Rx)Emerging
Growth hormone axis6-aa · GHS

Hexarelin

The most potent of the GHRP family — a strong, well-documented GH pulse, but also the most consistent reports of cortisol/prolactin spiking and rapid tolerance.

Editorial research
Research-onlyEmerging
Growth hormone axis191-aa · hormone

HGH

The real, licensed growth hormone medicine — genuinely effective for its approved indications, but sourcing it outside a prescription for recomposition or anti-ageing is unsafe and outside the law.

Editorial research
Prescription (Rx)Strong
Metabolicfragment · fat-targeting

HGH Fragment 176-191

The original growth-hormone fat-burning fragment that AOD-9604 was engineered from — mostly animal data, marketed for fat loss without significantly affecting blood sugar.

Editorial research
Research-onlyPreclinical
Growth hormone axisengineered · IGF-1 analog

IGF-1 DES

A short-acting, localised cousin of IGF-1 LR3, favoured for targeted 'spot' injection — even less human data exists than for LR3.

Editorial research
Research-onlyPreclinical
Growth hormone axisengineered · IGF-1 analog

IGF-1 LR3

An engineered, long-acting version of IGF-1 aimed at systemic muscle and tissue growth — potent, WADA-banned, and carries real, well-documented hypoglycaemia risk.

Editorial research
Research-onlyPreclinical
Growth hormone axis5-aa · GHS

Ipamorelin

A selective growth-hormone secretagogue popular in 'GH' stacks — mostly early human and preclinical evidence, research-only in the UK.

Editorial research
Research-onlyEmerging
Sexual health10-aa · reproductive hormone

Kisspeptin-10

A genuine, actively-researched reproductive-hormone peptide — real human trial data exists (including from UK academic research), but it's not an approved treatment.

Editorial research
Research-onlyEmerging
Recovery & repair3-aa · anti-inflammatory

KPV

A three-amino-acid fragment of alpha-MSH discussed for gut and skin inflammation — animal data only, no human trials.

Editorial research
Research-onlyPreclinical
Recovery & repair37-aa · antimicrobial

LL-37

A naturally occurring antimicrobial peptide studied for wound healing and immune defence — one of the least human-tested peptides in this library.

Editorial research
Research-onlyPreclinical
MetabolicGLP-1/glucagon · dual agonist

Mazdutide / Survodutide

Two separate, newer dual-pathway weight-regulation drugs from different developers — both still investigational, grouped here because the community usually discusses them together.

Editorial research
Research-onlyEmerging
Skin & cosmeticmelanocortin · tanning

Melanotan II

A tanning peptide with a real, plausible mechanism and a real UK regulatory warning history — one of the more clearly flagged compounds in this library.

Editorial research
Restricted / unlicensedAnecdotal
Metabolic16-aa · mito

MOTS-c

A mitochondrial-derived peptide studied for metabolism and exercise — genuinely interesting biology, but human data is still early.

Editorial research
Research-onlyPreclinical
Longevitycoenzyme · energy

NAD+

A cellular-energy coenzyme sold as an injectable/IV boost for brain energy and longevity — real biochemistry, thin direct human trial support at the doses marketed.

Editorial research
Research-onlyEmerging
Skin & cosmeticfood supplement

Oral collagen peptides

The most mainstream entry in this library — an over-the-counter food supplement with genuine, if modest, human trial support for skin hydration and elasticity.

Editorial research
Cosmetic laneEmerging
Sexual health9-aa · hormone

Oxytocin

A licensed hormone for a specific obstetric use — the 'cuddle hormone' bonding/libido story from nasal-spray marketing is far less consistently supported.

Editorial research
Prescription (Rx)Strong
Sexual healthmelanocortin

PT-141

A melanocortin peptide for sexual desire — the active ingredient is a licensed medicine (Vyleesi) in some markets, but research-grade 'PT-141' is a different lane.

Editorial research
Prescription (Rx)Emerging
MetabolicGIP/GLP-1/glucagon · triple agonist

Retatrutide

An investigational triple-pathway weight-loss drug generating early buzz for aggressive fat-loss trial results — still in clinical trials, not yet approved anywhere.

Editorial research
Research-onlyEmerging
Skin & cosmetictopical · anti-DHT

RU-58841

A topical anti-DHT compound for hair retention, developed but never brought to full approval — strong anecdotal history, no completed human trials published.

Editorial research
Research-onlyPreclinical
Cognitive & mood7-aa · anxiolytic

Selank

Semax's calmer sibling — a Russian anxiolytic peptide used for anxiety and mood, with the same 'clinical there, research-only here' caveat.

Editorial research
Research-onlyEmerging
MetabolicGLP-1 · agonist

Semaglutide

A licensed GLP-1 medicine for type-2 diabetes and weight management — the one item here with strong human evidence and a clear Rx route.

Editorial research
Prescription (Rx)Strong
Cognitive & mood7-aa · nootropic

Semax

A Russian-developed nootropic peptide used for focus and neuroprotection — most clinical data is Russian and hard to verify, research-only elsewhere.

Editorial research
Research-onlyEmerging
Growth hormone axis29-aa · GHRH

Sermorelin

A GHRH analog that was once a licensed medicine (Geref) before being withdrawn from the commercial market — now sourced only through unlicensed/compounded routes.

Editorial research
Restricted / unlicensedEmerging
Longevity4-aa · mitochondrial

SS-31 / Elamipretide

A mitochondria-targeted peptide in active clinical trials for genuine rare diseases — one of the better-evidenced longevity-adjacent compounds here, but still unapproved.

Editorial research
Research-onlyEmerging
Recovery & repair43-aa · actin

TB-500

A thymosin beta-4 derivative discussed alongside BPC-157 for recovery — preclinical evidence, no human approval.

Editorial research
Research-onlyPreclinical
MetabolicGHRH · analog

Tesamorelin

A GHRH analog approved abroad (as Egrifta) specifically for HIV-associated abdominal fat — not licensed for general fat loss, and not available via routine UK prescription.

Editorial research
Restricted / unlicensedStrong
Hormone & TRTsteroid hormone · Rx

Testosterone (TRT)

The foundation of testosterone replacement therapy — a genuine, well-understood licensed medicine when prescribed and monitored for diagnosed low testosterone.

Editorial research
Prescription (Rx)Strong
Recovery & repair28-aa · immune

Thymosin Alpha-1

An immune-modulating peptide with genuine overseas clinical history (as Zadaxin) — but no UK licence, so it sits outside the standard prescription system here.

Editorial research
Restricted / unlicensedEmerging
MetabolicGIP/GLP-1 · dual agonist

Tirzepatide

A licensed dual-pathway weight-loss and diabetes medicine with some of the strongest trial results in this entire library — a genuine prescription medicine, not a research chemical.

Editorial research
Prescription (Rx)Strong

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