What they do
Peptides can act like messages. They may bind receptors, trigger hormone pathways, or influence local tissue signals.
CURATED RESEARCH ATLAS
The evidence-first peptide research atlas.
Explore mechanisms, clinical evidence, safety context, regulatory status, and source-linked summaries for peptide medicines and research compounds.
147
Peptides
63
Approved
441
Claims
147
Studies
Evidence-graded
Claim records carry source quality labels.
Source-linked
FDA labels, PubMed papers, and compound records.
Safety-aware
Warnings are separated from benefit claims.
Educational only
No protocols, vendors, or self-use instructions.
INTERACTIVE EXPLORER
Start with the question you actually have.
Peptide research gets confusing fast because approvals, animal studies, supplement claims, cosmetic claims, and research-use-only materials often get mixed together. These paths keep those categories separated while you explore.
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I am new to peptides
Read plain-English lessons before diving into profiles.
Open pathFilterShow approved medicines
Start with entries that have product-specific regulated label context.
Open pathRisk checkResearch-use-only entries
See compounds where marketing and human-use assumptions need extra caution.
Open pathReviewSource update queue
Review new source candidates before they become profile references.
Open pathPEPTIDES IN PLAIN ENGLISH
Small signals, big context.
A peptide is a short chain of amino acids. Some peptides are prescription medicines, some are natural human hormones, some are cosmetic or supplement ingredients, and some are research chemicals with no approved human-use pathway.
Why evidence matters
A claim from an FDA label is very different from an animal study, a cosmetic claim, or a marketing claim.
Why status matters
Approved, compounded, listed, supplement, cosmetic, and research-use-only are different categories with different risks.
ENCYCLOPEDIA
Peptide profiles
Each profile opens into an evidence page with claims, safety context, regulatory status, and source cards.
BPC-157
AnimalBody Protection Compound 157
BPC-157 is classified as Gastric peptide fragment research compound. This profile separates what is known from source-linked evidence, what remains uncertain, safety considerations, and the US regulatory context.
- Product category
- Research-use-only or no-known-approval compound
- Evidence grade
- D
- Safety level
- 4/5
3 claims · 1 studies · 4 sources
Open profileDermaseptin
AnimalDermaseptin is classified as Antimicrobial peptide family. This starter profile separates broad identity, likely use context, safety caution, and source-review needs.
- Product category
- Research-use-only or no-known-approval peptide context
- Evidence grade
- D
- Safety level
- 4/5
3 claims · 1 studies · 4 sources
Open profileKPV
AnimalLys-Pro-Val
KPV is classified as Alpha-MSH fragment research compound. This profile separates what is known from source-linked evidence, what remains uncertain, safety considerations, and the US regulatory context.
- Product category
- Research-use-only or no-known-approval compound
- Evidence grade
- D
- Safety level
- 4/5
3 claims · 1 studies · 4 sources
Open profileLactoferricin
AnimalLactoferricin is classified as Antimicrobial peptide fragment. This starter profile separates broad identity, likely use context, safety caution, and source-review needs.
- Product category
- Research-use-only or no-known-approval peptide context
- Evidence grade
- D
- Safety level
- 4/5
3 claims · 1 studies · 4 sources
Open profileLL-37
AnimalCathelicidin antimicrobial peptide
LL-37 is classified as Antimicrobial peptide. This profile separates what is known from source-linked evidence, what remains uncertain, safety considerations, and the US regulatory context.
- Product category
- Research-use-only or no-known-approval compound
- Evidence grade
- D
- Safety level
- 4/5
3 claims · 1 studies · 4 sources
Open profileLunasin
AnimalLunasin is classified as Food-derived peptide. This starter profile separates broad identity, likely use context, safety caution, and source-review needs.
- Product category
- Research-use-only or no-known-approval peptide context
- Evidence grade
- D
- Safety level
- 4/5
3 claims · 1 studies · 4 sources
Open profileMagainin
AnimalMagainin is classified as Antimicrobial peptide family. This starter profile separates broad identity, likely use context, safety caution, and source-review needs.
- Product category
- Research-use-only or no-known-approval peptide context
- Evidence grade
- D
- Safety level
- 4/5
3 claims · 1 studies · 4 sources
Open profileMelanotan II
AnimalMT-II
Melanotan II is classified as Melanocortin receptor agonist research compound. This profile separates what is known from source-linked evidence, what remains uncertain, safety considerations, and the US regulatory context.
- Product category
- Research-use-only or no-known-approval compound
- Evidence grade
- X
- Safety level
- 5/5
3 claims · 1 studies · 4 sources
Open profileNisin
AnimalNisin is classified as Antimicrobial lantibiotic peptide. This starter profile separates broad identity, likely use context, safety caution, and source-review needs.
- Product category
- Research-use-only or no-known-approval peptide context
- Evidence grade
- D
- Safety level
- 4/5
3 claims · 1 studies · 4 sources
Open profilePNC-27
AnimalPNC-27 is classified as Experimental anticancer peptide. This starter profile separates broad identity, likely use context, safety caution, and source-review needs.
- Product category
- Research-use-only or no-known-approval peptide context
- Evidence grade
- D
- Safety level
- 4/5
3 claims · 1 studies · 4 sources
Open profileSaralasin
AnimalSaralasin is classified as Angiotensin II analog peptide. This starter profile separates broad identity, likely use context, safety caution, and source-review needs.
- Product category
- Research-use-only or no-known-approval peptide context
- Evidence grade
- D
- Safety level
- 4/5
3 claims · 1 studies · 4 sources
Open profileTB-500 / Thymosin beta-4 fragment
AnimalThymosin beta-4 fragment / TB500
TB-500 / Thymosin beta-4 fragment is classified as Thymosin-related research compound. This profile separates what is known from source-linked evidence, what remains uncertain, safety considerations, and the US regulatory context.
- Product category
- Research-use-only or no-known-approval compound
- Evidence grade
- D
- Safety level
- 4/5
3 claims · 1 studies · 4 sources
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