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Educational Research Library ā€” 63 medication and peptide references

Medication & Peptide Research Library

Browse official prescribing information, regulatory status, peer-reviewed literature, clinical-trial records, mechanism summaries and pharmacokinetic references. Approved indications are shown only for approved medicines. Investigational entries describe research context and do not provide instructions for use.

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Showing 63 compounds

Core GLP-1 / incretin metabolic

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Semaglutide injection

ApprovedApproved GLP-1 RA
Brand examples:OzempicWegovy

Mechanism: GLP-1 receptor agonist

Tirzepatide

ApprovedApproved dual agonist
Brand examples:MounjaroZepbound

Mechanism: Dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist šŸ“ƒ

Semaglutide oral

ApprovedApproved oral GLP-1 RA
Brand examples:RybelsusOzempic tablets (US label/launch context)

Mechanism: Oral GLP-1 receptor agonist

Liraglutide

ApprovedApproved GLP-1 RA
Brand examples:VictozaSaxendageneric liraglutide

Mechanism: GLP-1 receptor agonist

Dulaglutide

ApprovedApproved GLP-1 RA
Brand examples:Trulicity

Mechanism: GLP-1 receptor agonist

Exenatide immediate-release

ApprovedApproved GLP-1 RA
Brand examples:Byettageneric exenatide

Mechanism: GLP-1 receptor agonist / exendin-4 analog

Exenatide extended-release

ApprovedApproved GLP-1 RA
Brand examples:BydureonBydureon BCise

Mechanism: GLP-1 receptor agonist / exendin-4 analog

Lixisenatide

ApprovedApproved GLP-1 RA
Brand examples:AdlyxinLyxumia

Mechanism: GLP-1 receptor agonist

Pramlintide

ApprovedApproved amylin analog
Brand examples:SymlinSymlinPen

Mechanism: Amylin analog

Retatrutide

InvestigationalLate-stage / investigational
Also known as:LY3437943triple Gtriple agonist

Mechanism: Triple GIP/GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist

Cagrilintide + semaglutide

InvestigationalLate-stage / investigational
Also known as:CagriSema

Mechanism: Amylin analog + GLP-1 receptor agonist combination

Cagrilintide

InvestigationalInvestigational / country-specific
Also known as:AM833

Mechanism: Long-acting amylin analog

Survodutide

InvestigationalLate-stage / investigational
Also known as:BI 456906

Mechanism: Dual glucagon/GLP-1 receptor agonist

Mazdutide

ApprovedCountry-specific / investigational elsewhere
Brand examples:IBI362LY3305677

Mechanism: Dual glucagon/GLP-1 receptor agonist / oxyntomodulin analog

Pemvidutide

InvestigationalInvestigational
Also known as:ALT-801

Mechanism: Balanced GLP-1/glucagon dual receptor agonist

Amycretin

InvestigationalInvestigational
Also known as:Novo Nordisk amycretin

Mechanism: Unimolecular GLP-1 + amylin receptor agonist

Orforglipron

InvestigationalApproved non-peptide GLP-1
Also known as:Foundayo (brand context)LY3502970

Mechanism: Oral small-molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist (not a peptide)

Approved non-GLP peptide medicines

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Tesamorelin

ApprovedLipodystrophy / endocrine
Brand examples:EgriftaEgrifta SV

Mechanism: GHRH analog

Bremelanotide

ApprovedSexual health
Brand examples:VyleesiPT-141 (approved form)

Mechanism: Melanocortin receptor agonist

Teriparatide

ApprovedBone / osteoporosis
Brand examples:ForteoBonsitygenerics

Mechanism: PTH(1-34) analog

Abaloparatide

ApprovedBone / osteoporosis
Brand examples:Tymlos

Mechanism: PTHrP analog

Octreotide

ApprovedNeuroendocrine / acromegaly
Brand examples:SandostatinSandostatin LAR

Mechanism: Somatostatin analog

Lanreotide

ApprovedNeuroendocrine / acromegaly
Brand examples:Somatuline Depot

Mechanism: Somatostatin analog

Pasireotide

ApprovedNeuroendocrine / Cushing
Brand examples:SigniforSignifor LAR

Mechanism: Somatostatin analog

Cetrorelix

ApprovedHormone / fertility
Brand examples:Cetrotide

Mechanism: GnRH antagonist

Ganirelix

ApprovedHormone / fertility
Brand examples:Ganirelix acetate

Mechanism: GnRH antagonist

Leuprolide

ApprovedHormone / oncology
Brand examples:LupronEligardLupron Depot

Mechanism: GnRH agonist

Goserelin

ApprovedHormone / oncology
Brand examples:Zoladex

Mechanism: GnRH agonist implant

Triptorelin

ApprovedHormone / oncology
Brand examples:TrelstarTriptodur

Mechanism: GnRH agonist depot

Degarelix

ApprovedHormone / oncology
Brand examples:Firmagon

Mechanism: GnRH antagonist

Teduglutide

ApprovedGI / short bowel
Brand examples:GattexRevestive

Mechanism: GLP-2 analog

Linaclotide

ApprovedGI / constipation
Brand examples:Linzess

Mechanism: Guanylate cyclase-C agonist peptide

Plecanatide

ApprovedGI / constipation
Brand examples:Trulance

Mechanism: Guanylate cyclase-C agonist peptide

Glucagon

ApprovedRescue / hypoglycemia
Brand examples:GlucaGenGvokeBaqsimiZegalogue (dasiglucagon analog separate)

Mechanism: Glucagon hormone / analogs

Icatibant

ApprovedHAE / acute attack
Brand examples:Firazyr

Mechanism: Bradykinin B2 receptor antagonist peptide

Enfuvirtide

ApprovedHIV
Brand examples:Fuzeon

Mechanism: HIV fusion inhibitor peptide

Bivalirudin

ApprovedAnticoagulant / inpatient
Brand examples:Angiomax

Mechanism: Direct thrombin inhibitor peptide

Elamipretide

ApprovedMitochondrial / Barth syndrome
Brand examples:SS-31MTP-131

Mechanism: Mitochondrial cardiolipin binder (mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide)

Unapproved / research / wellness peptides

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BPC-157

Research OnlyTissue repair / injury claims
Also known as:Body Protection Compound 157PL 14736

Mechanism: Synthetic peptide; claimed cytoprotective/repair effects

TB-500 / Thymosin beta-4 fragment

Research OnlyTissue repair / recovery claims
Also known as:TB-500thymosin beta 4 fragment

Mechanism: Thymosin beta-4-related peptide

CJC-1295

Research OnlyGrowth hormone secretagogue
Also known as:CJC-1295 DACCJC-1295 no DACmodified GRF 1-29

Mechanism: GHRH analog / GH secretagogue

Ipamorelin

Research OnlyGrowth hormone secretagogue
Also known as:Ipamorelin acetate

Mechanism: Ghrelin receptor agonist / GHRP

GHRP-2

Research OnlyGrowth hormone secretagogue
Also known as:Pralmorelin-relatedgrowth hormone releasing peptide-2

Mechanism: Ghrelin receptor agonist / GHRP

GHRP-6

Research OnlyGrowth hormone secretagogue
Also known as:Growth hormone releasing peptide-6

Mechanism: Ghrelin receptor agonist / GHRP

Hexarelin

Research OnlyGrowth hormone secretagogue
Also known as:Hexarelin acetate

Mechanism: Ghrelin receptor agonist / GHRP

Sermorelin

Research OnlyGH axis / compounded
Also known as:GHRH(1-29)Geref (legacy/discontinued)

Mechanism: GHRH analog

AOD-9604

Research OnlyBody composition claims
Also known as:Anti-obesity drug 9604hGH fragment 177-191 analog

Mechanism: Modified hGH fragment

HGH Fragment 176-191

Research OnlyBody composition claims
Also known as:Fragment 176-191

Mechanism: Growth hormone fragment

MOTS-c

Research OnlyMitochondrial / longevity claims
Also known as:MOTS-c peptide

Mechanism: Mitochondrial-derived peptide

Epitalon

Research OnlyLongevity claims
Also known as:Epithalonepithalamin-related peptide

Mechanism: Tetrapeptide / pineal peptide claims

DSIP / Emideltide

Research OnlySleep / neurologic claims
Also known as:Delta sleep-inducing peptideemideltide

Mechanism: Neuropeptide

Semax

Research OnlyNootropic claims
Also known as:Heptapeptide Semax

Mechanism: ACTH-derived neuropeptide analog

Selank

Research OnlyNootropic / anxiolytic claims
Also known as:Selank acetateTP-7

Mechanism: Tuftsin analog / neuropeptide

LL-37

Research OnlyImmune / antimicrobial claims
Also known as:Cathelicidin LL-37

Mechanism: Antimicrobial peptide

GHK-Cu

Research OnlySkin / cosmetic claims
Also known as:Copper peptidecopper tripeptide-1

Mechanism: Copper-binding tripeptide

Melanotan II

Research OnlyTanning / melanocortin
Also known as:MT-II

Mechanism: Melanocortin receptor agonist

Thymosin alpha-1

Research OnlyImmune claims
Also known as:TĪ±1thymalfasin

Mechanism: Immune-modulating thymic peptide

Kisspeptin-10

Research OnlyHormone / libido / fertility claims
Also known as:Metastin fragmentKP-10

Mechanism: Kisspeptin receptor agonist

PEG-MGF

Research OnlyMuscle / repair claims
Also known as:Mechano growth factor pegylated

Mechanism: IGF-1 splice variant-related peptide/protein

KPV

Research OnlyImmune / gut inflammation claims
Also known as:Lys-Pro-Val tripeptide

Mechanism: Alpha-MSH-derived tripeptide

Dihexa

Research OnlyResearch / nootropic
Also known as:PNB-0408

Mechanism: Angiotensin IV-derived small peptide analog

IGF-1 LR3

Research OnlyPeptide/protein growth factors
Also known as:Long R3 IGF-1

Mechanism: IGF-1 analog/protein hormone

Follistatin-344

Research OnlyPeptide/protein growth factors
Also known as:FST-344

Mechanism: Myostatin pathway protein