Small-molecule NNMT inhibitor
5-Amino-1MQ
A preclinical research compound often grouped with peptides in research catalogs, although it is not itself a peptide.
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Copper-binding tripeptide
AHK-Cu
A copper tripeptide with a narrow research record centered on ex vivo human hair follicles and cultured dermal papilla cells.
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Modified growth-hormone peptide fragment
AOD-9604
A modified growth-hormone fragment studied in metabolic experiments, with separate published human trial safety observations.
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Erythropoietin-derived peptide
ARA 290 (Cibinetide)
An investigational peptide studied in animal models and exploratory trials measuring neuropathic symptoms and small nerve fibers.
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Topical cosmetic peptide research
Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8)
Acetyl hexapeptide-8 has been studied in topical cosmetic formulations and skin-penetration experiments, not as a validated generic vial product.
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Experimental pentadecapeptide
BPC-157
Rat tendon and cell experiments dominate the record; a two-person pilot does not establish clinical effectiveness or general safety.
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Investigational amylin analogue
Cagrilintide
A long-acting amylin analogue studied in controlled trials; FDA says it cannot be used in compounding.
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Short AED research peptide
Cartalax
A short peptide associated with chondrogenic-marker studies in cultured cells, not a demonstrated cartilage therapy.
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Porcine-derived peptide mixture
Cerebrolysin
A defined peptide/amino-acid mixture studied in neurological trials; a large stroke trial missed its primary endpoint.
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