Research Resource

Peptide Research Library

In-depth, evidence-based research reviews written for qualified researchers and laboratory professionals. Each article examines mechanisms of action, preclinical and clinical findings, pharmacokinetics, research applications, and comparisons.

87 articles

Tesamorelin Research Review: GHRH Signaling, IGF-1, and Body Composition
Tesamorelin

Tesamorelin Research Review: GHRH Signaling, IGF-1, and Body Composition

A research-focused overview of Tesamorelin, a stabilized GHRH analog studied for its effects on growth hormone signaling, IGF-1, and visceral fat biology across preclinical and clinical research.

Ipamorelin Research Review: Selective Ghrelin-Receptor Agonism and Pulsatile GH Release
Ipamorelin

Ipamorelin Research Review: Selective Ghrelin-Receptor Agonism and Pulsatile GH Release

A research-focused overview of Ipamorelin, a selective pentapeptide ghrelin-receptor agonist studied for clean, pulsatile growth hormone release and its hallmark neuroendocrine selectivity across preclinical research.

Sermorelin Research Review: GHRH(1-29) and Physiologic GH Pulsatility
Sermorelin

Sermorelin Research Review: GHRH(1-29) and Physiologic GH Pulsatility

A research-focused overview of Sermorelin, the GHRH(1-29) fragment studied as a tool for stimulating endogenous, pulsatile growth hormone release through the pituitary across preclinical and clinical research.

CJC-1295 DAC Research Review: Albumin-Bound GHRH Analog, IGF-1, and Sustained GH Signaling
CJC-1295 DAC

CJC-1295 DAC Research Review: Albumin-Bound GHRH Analog, IGF-1, and Sustained GH Signaling

A research-focused overview of CJC-1295 DAC, a long-acting GHRH analog that uses albumin bioconjugation to extend its half-life and produce sustained growth hormone and IGF-1 signaling in preclinical and clinical research.

CJC-1295 (no DAC) Research Review: Modified GRF(1-29), GH Pulsatility, and IGF-1 Signaling
CJC-1295 (no DAC)

CJC-1295 (no DAC) Research Review: Modified GRF(1-29), GH Pulsatility, and IGF-1 Signaling

A research-focused overview of CJC-1295 (no DAC), also known as Modified GRF(1-29), a short-acting GHRH analog studied for its ability to drive discrete growth hormone pulses and IGF-1 signaling in preclinical research.

MK-677 (Ibutamoren) Research Review: Ghrelin Receptor Signaling, GH and IGF-1
MK-677

MK-677 (Ibutamoren) Research Review: Ghrelin Receptor Signaling, GH and IGF-1

A research-focused overview of MK-677 (Ibutamoren), an orally active, non-peptide ghrelin receptor agonist studied for sustained growth hormone and IGF-1 axis signaling across preclinical and clinical research.

IGF-1 LR3 Research Review: IGF-1 Receptor Signaling, Potency, and Pharmacokinetics
IGF-1 LR3

IGF-1 LR3 Research Review: IGF-1 Receptor Signaling, Potency, and Pharmacokinetics

A research-focused overview of IGF-1 LR3 (Long R3 IGF-1), a potent, long-acting IGF-1 receptor agonist engineered to escape IGF-binding proteins and studied for anabolic and metabolic signaling.

PEG-MGF Research Review: Mechano Growth Factor, IGF-1 Splicing, and Satellite Cell Signaling
PEG-MGF

PEG-MGF Research Review: Mechano Growth Factor, IGF-1 Splicing, and Satellite Cell Signaling

A research-focused overview of PEG-MGF, the pegylated form of mechano growth factor, an IGF-1Ec splice variant studied for satellite cell activation, local muscle repair signaling, and pharmacokinetics.

GHRP-2 and GHRP-6 Research Review: Ghrelin-Mimetic Secretagogues, GHS-R1a Signaling, and Pulsatile Growth Hormone Release
GHRP-2 & GHRP-6

GHRP-2 and GHRP-6 Research Review: Ghrelin-Mimetic Secretagogues, GHS-R1a Signaling, and Pulsatile Growth Hormone Release

A research-focused overview comparing GHRP-2 and GHRP-6, two synthetic growth hormone-releasing peptides studied as ghrelin-mimetic secretagogues acting at the GHS-R1a receptor to drive pulsatile GH release across preclinical and clinical research.

HGH (Human Growth Hormone) Research Review: Somatotropin Structure, GH-Receptor Signaling, and the IGF-1 Axis
HGH

HGH (Human Growth Hormone) Research Review: Somatotropin Structure, GH-Receptor Signaling, and the IGF-1 Axis

A research-focused overview of human growth hormone (somatotropin), summarizing its 191-amino-acid structure, growth hormone receptor and JAK-STAT signaling, the IGF-1 axis, pulsatile secretion, and the endpoints used to study body composition and metabolic outcomes in preclinical and clinical settings.

BPC-157 Research Review: Cytoprotection, Angiogenesis, and Tissue Repair Signaling
BPC-157

BPC-157 Research Review: Cytoprotection, Angiogenesis, and Tissue Repair Signaling

A research-focused overview of BPC-157, a stable pentadecapeptide derived from gastric juice, studied for cytoprotection, angiogenic signaling, and tissue repair across preclinical injury models.