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Peptide profiles.

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15 profiles

GHK-Cu

Copper peptide / Glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine-Cu²⁺

Cat 1 — 2026
injectabletopical
Evidence

Naturally occurring copper-binding peptide found in human plasma. Declines significantly with age. Influences over 4,000 genes. Strongest evidence base for topical skin applications.

Thymosin Alpha-1

Tα1 / Thymalfasin / Zadaxin

Cat 1 — 2026
injectable
Evidence

28-amino acid immune-modulating peptide derived from the thymus gland. Approved in 70+ countries as Zadaxin. Among the most clinically validated peptides globally.

Epitalon

Epithalamin / Tetrapeptide AEDG

Cat 2 — review
injectablenasal
Evidence

Pineal gland-derived tetrapeptide studied for telomere lengthening via telomerase activation. 40+ years of Russian research by Dr. Vladimir Khavinson. Under FDA review for Category 1 status.

MOTS-c

Mitochondrial ORF of 12S rRNA type-c

Cat 1 — 2026
injectable
Evidence

Mitochondria-derived peptide discovered in 2015. Acts as an exercise mimetic by activating the same metabolic pathways triggered by physical activity. Levels naturally decline with age.

GLOW Blend

AminoClub GLOW / Cellular Peptide Blend

Cat 1 — 2026
injectable
Evidence

A proprietary AminoClub peptide blend formulated for skin rejuvenation, cellular repair, and anti-aging. Combines synergistic peptides targeting collagen synthesis, skin barrier function, and cellular regeneration.

KLOW Blend

AminoClub KLOW / Cellular Peptide Blend

Cat 1 — 2026
injectable
Evidence

A proprietary AminoClub peptide blend formulated for metabolic optimization, body composition, and longevity. Targets the GH axis, metabolic pathways, and cellular health simultaneously.

SS-31

Elamipretide / MTP-131 / Bendavia

RUO only
injectable
Evidence

Mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide that protects the inner mitochondrial membrane. Reduces oxidative stress and restores ATP production. In Phase II and III clinical trials for heart failure and Barth syndrome.

Argireline

Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 / Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Cosmetic
topical
Evidence

Topical SNARE-inhibiting peptide that reduces facial expression lines by decreasing muscle contraction intensity. Often called a Botox alternative. Multiple human RCTs with wrinkle reduction data.

Matrixyl

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 / Pal-KTTKS / Matrixyl 3000

Cosmetic
topical
Evidence

Signal peptide that mimics collagen breakdown fragments to stimulate fibroblasts to produce collagen elastin and fibronectin. One of the most evidence-backed topical cosmetic peptides with replicated human RCT data.

SNAP-8

Acetyl Octapeptide-3 / Extended Argireline

Cosmetic
topical
Evidence

Extended Argireline analogue with two additional amino acids for potentially greater SNARE inhibition at lower concentration. Often combined with Argireline for additive expression line reduction.

Cartalax

AED tripeptide / Ala-Glu-Asp / T-31

RUO only
injectable
Evidence

A synthetic tripeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp) from the Khavinson family of short peptide bioregulators. Studied in cell culture for cartilage matrix biology and connective tissue gene expression. Evidence is entirely preclinical — cell culture and gene expression studies from a single Russian research group. No human clinical trials exist as of 2026.

AHK-Cu

Alanyl-Histidyl-Lysine copper peptide / Copper tripeptide-3

RUO only
topicalinjectable
Evidence

A copper-binding tripeptide in the same family as GHK-Cu but with a different amino acid sequence (Ala-His-Lys versus Gly-His-Lys). AHK-Cu is specifically studied for hair follicle stimulation, scalp health, and hair loss research — a more targeted application than GHK-Cu's broader skin and wound healing profile. Sometimes called Copper Peptide-3.

5-Amino-1MQ

5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium / NNMT inhibitor / SBI-477

RUO only
oralinjectable
Evidence

A small molecule NNMT (Nicotinamide N-methyltransferase) inhibitor — not technically a peptide, but a research compound widely carried by peptide vendors with significant interest in longevity and metabolic research communities. NNMT is an enzyme that consumes NAD+ precursors and promotes fat storage. Inhibiting it raises NAD+ levels and shifts metabolism toward fat burning. Animal data is promising. Human research is limited.

Glutathione

GSH / gamma-Glutamylcysteinylglycine / The master antioxidant

RUO only
injectableoralnasal
Evidence

The body's master antioxidant — a tripeptide naturally produced in every cell, responsible for neutralizing free radicals, supporting detoxification, and regulating immune function. Levels decline with age and under chronic stress. Among the most researched compounds in this database with genuine human clinical trial data across multiple conditions. IV glutathione is widely used in longevity and integrative medicine clinics.

Pinealon

EDR tripeptide / Glu-Asp-Arg / Pineal gland tripeptide

RUO only
injectablenasal
Evidence

A synthetic tripeptide (Glu-Asp-Arg) derived from the pineal gland — part of the same Khavinson bioregulator family as Epitalon and Cartalax but targeting neuronal tissue specifically. Studied for neuroprotection, cognitive function, circadian rhythm regulation, and retinal protection. Russian clinical research from Dr. Khavinson's group spans several decades. English-language independent replication is limited.