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Apex Peptide Index™

PEPTIDE REFERENCE ENTRIES.

Each entry describes classification, biological background, mechanisms under investigation, research areas and the strength of available evidence. Dosage, reconstitution and administration guidance is deliberately excluded.

Research areas

53 entries

Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled 5 Amino 1MQ
LEVEL 02 · Preclinical research

5 Amino 1MQ

Synthetic small-molecule NNMT inhibitor

METABOLIC RESEARCH

NNMT InhibitionAdipose MetabolismMetabolic Regulation
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone)
LEVEL 01 · Basic biology

ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone)

Endogenous pituitary peptide hormone

REPRODUCTIVE / HORMONAL

Adrenal Function AssessmentInflammatory Disease ResearchAutoimmune Disease Research
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Adamax
LEVEL 01 · Basic biology

Adamax

Peptide described as a neuropeptide derivative

NEUROLOGICAL / COGNITIVE

Learning And AttentionNeuronal ResilienceAffective Regulation
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled AOD 9604
LEVEL 02 · Preclinical research

AOD 9604

Growth hormone–derived peptide

GROWTH HORMONE / GH-RELATED

Lipid MobilizationAdipose MetabolismBody Weight Regulation
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled ARA-290
LEVEL 03 · Early human research

ARA-290

Synthetic EPO-derived peptide

NEUROLOGICAL / COGNITIVE

Small-Fiber Nerve DysfunctionInflammatory SignalingImmune Response Modulation
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled BPC-157
LEVEL 02 · Preclinical research

BPC-157

Synthetic pentadecapeptide

TISSUE & REGENERATIVE

Musculoskeletal Tissue RepairGastrointestinal Tissue ProtectionPeripheral Nerve Repair
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Bremelanotide (PT-141)
LEVEL 03 · Early human research

Bremelanotide (PT-141)

Synthetic peptide

REPRODUCTIVE / HORMONAL

Sexual DesireSexual ArousalMelanocortin Signaling
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Cagrilintide
LEVEL 03 · Early human research

Cagrilintide

Synthetic amylin-mimetic peptide

METABOLIC RESEARCH

Appetite And Fullness SignalingWeight ManagementGlucose Regulation
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Calcitonin
LEVEL 04 · Clinical evidence

Calcitonin

Endogenous peptide hormone

METABOLIC RESEARCH

Skeletal TurnoverOsteoporosis ResearchMineral Homeostasis
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled CJC-1295 with DAC
LEVEL 03 · Early human research

CJC-1295 with DAC

Synthetic GHRH analogue

GROWTH HORMONE / GH-RELATED

Growth Hormone RegulationIGF-1 SignalingBody Composition
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled DSIP (Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide)
LEVEL 01 · Basic biology

DSIP (Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide)

Sleep-associated research peptide

NEUROLOGICAL / COGNITIVE

Sleep PhysiologyStress ResponsesPain Processing
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Epitalon
LEVEL 02 · Preclinical research

Epitalon

Synthetic four-residue peptide

ORGAN-SPECIFIC BIOREGULATORS

Cellular Aging And Telomere BiologyCircadian Biology And SleepImmune Function
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled FOXO4-DRI (Proxofim)
LEVEL 02 · Preclinical research

FOXO4-DRI (Proxofim)

Synthetic D-retro-inverso peptide

TISSUE & REGENERATIVE

Cellular SenescenceAge-Associated Tissue DysfunctionInflammatory Signaling
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled GHK Base (no Cu)
LEVEL 01 · Basic biology

GHK Base (no Cu)

Tripeptide without complexed copper

SKIN & CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Dermal RepairCollagen FormationWound Recovery
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide)
LEVEL 02 · Preclinical research

GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide)

Naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide complex

SKIN & CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Skin AgingWound RepairHair Growth
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled GHRP-2
LEVEL 01 · Basic biology

GHRP-2

Synthetic growth hormone–releasing peptide

GROWTH HORMONE / GH-RELATED

Pituitary Hormone SecretionAppetite RegulationBody Composition
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled GHRP-6
LEVEL 01 · Basic biology

GHRP-6

Synthetic peptide

GROWTH HORMONE / GH-RELATED

Growth Hormone SecretionAppetite RegulationMuscle Mass
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Glutathione
LEVEL 01 · Basic biology

Glutathione

Endogenous tripeptide

METABOLIC RESEARCH

Cellular Redox BiologyHepatic FunctionImmune Regulation
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Hexarelin
LEVEL 01 · Basic biology

Hexarelin

Synthetic GH-releasing peptide

GROWTH HORMONE / GH-RELATED

Pituitary Hormone SecretionMuscle Tissue RepairLipid Metabolism
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Humanin
LEVEL 02 · Preclinical research

Humanin

Mitochondria-derived peptide

NEUROLOGICAL / COGNITIVE

Mitochondrial Stress ResponsesNeuronal SurvivalBiology Of Aging
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled IGF-1
LEVEL 01 · Basic biology

IGF-1

Endogenous peptide hormone

GROWTH HORMONE / GH-RELATED

Muscle AdaptationSkeletal BiologyTissue Repair
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled IGF-1 LR3
LEVEL 02 · Preclinical research

IGF-1 LR3

Synthetic IGF-I peptide analogue

GROWTH HORMONE / GH-RELATED

Muscle Protein MetabolismTissue Repair BiologyLipid Metabolism
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Ipamorelin
LEVEL 02 · Preclinical research

Ipamorelin

Synthetic five-residue peptide

GROWTH HORMONE / GH-RELATED

Growth Hormone SecretionBody CompositionTissue Recovery
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Kisspeptin
LEVEL 03 · Early human research

Kisspeptin

Endogenous reproductive signaling peptide

REPRODUCTIVE / HORMONAL

Reproductive Endocrine SignalingFertility ResearchPubertal Development
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled L-Carnitine
LEVEL 01 · Basic biology

L-Carnitine

Endogenous amino acid derivative, not a peptide

METABOLIC RESEARCH

Lipid MetabolismBody CompositionExercise Performance And Recovery
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Lipo-B
LEVEL 01 · Basic biology

Lipo-B

Non-peptide nutrient mixture

METABOLIC RESEARCH

Lipid MetabolismHepatic Lipid HandlingWeight Management
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Lipo-C
LEVEL 01 · Basic biology

Lipo-C

Non-peptide mixture of lipotropic compounds

METABOLIC RESEARCH

Lipid MetabolismHepatic FunctionWeight Regulation
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Liraglutide
LEVEL 04 · Clinical evidence

Liraglutide

Synthetic peptide GLP-1 receptor agonist

METABOLIC RESEARCH

Appetite And SatietyBody Weight RegulationType 2 Diabetes
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled LL-37
LEVEL 02 · Preclinical research

LL-37

Endogenous cathelicidin-family peptide

IMMUNE & INFLAMMATION

Antimicrobial ActivityImmune Response RegulationCutaneous Tissue Repair
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Mazdutide
LEVEL 03 · Early human research

Mazdutide

Dual-receptor agonist peptide

METABOLIC RESEARCH

Body Weight RegulationAppetite SignalingGlucose Homeostasis
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Melanotan 1 (MT-1)
LEVEL 01 · Basic biology

Melanotan 1 (MT-1)

Synthetic melanocortin peptide analogue

SKIN & CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Pigment BiologyMelanin SynthesisUltraviolet Response
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Melanotan 2 (MT-2)
LEVEL 01 · Basic biology

Melanotan 2 (MT-2)

Synthetic alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone analogue

SKIN & CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Pigmentation BiologySexual ResponseAppetite Signaling
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled MK-677 (Ibutamoren)
LEVEL 03 · Early human research

MK-677 (Ibutamoren)

Synthetic non-peptide ghrelin receptor agonist

GROWTH HORMONE / GH-RELATED

Growth Hormone SignalingAppetite RegulationSleep Physiology
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Mod-GRF (1-29)
LEVEL 01 · Basic biology

Mod-GRF (1-29)

Synthetic GHRH-derived peptide

GROWTH HORMONE / GH-RELATED

Growth Hormone DynamicsBody CompositionTissue Recovery
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled MOTS-c
LEVEL 02 · Preclinical research

MOTS-c

Mitochondrial-derived peptide

METABOLIC RESEARCH

Cellular BioenergeticsGlucose HomeostasisBody Weight Regulation
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled NAD+
LEVEL 01 · Basic biology

NAD+

Endogenous dinucleotide coenzyme, not a peptide

METABOLIC RESEARCH

Metabolic RegulationGenome MaintenanceCognitive Aging
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Oxytocin
LEVEL 01 · Basic biology

Oxytocin

Endogenous peptide hormone

REPRODUCTIVE / HORMONAL

Social Behavior And AttachmentStress And AnxietyMood And Autism Research
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled P-21
LEVEL 01 · Basic biology

P-21

Synthetic peptide of unspecified composition

TISSUE & REGENERATIVE

Genome MaintenanceCellular SenescenceRegenerative Biology
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled PE-22-28
LEVEL 01 · Basic biology

PE-22-28

Research peptide

OTHER RESEARCH COMPOUNDS

Inflammatory SignalingImmune Response BiologyPain And Joint Function
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Retatrutide
LEVEL 03 · Early human research

Retatrutide

Triple-receptor agonist peptide

METABOLIC RESEARCH

Obesity ResearchGlucose HomeostasisAppetite Regulation
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Selank
LEVEL 02 · Preclinical research

Selank

Synthetic tuftsin-derived peptide

NEUROLOGICAL / COGNITIVE

Anxiety And StressCognitive FunctionImmune Regulation
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Semaglutide
LEVEL 04 · Clinical evidence

Semaglutide

Synthetic GLP-1 receptor agonist peptide

METABOLIC RESEARCH

Obesity ResearchType 2 DiabetesAppetite And Satiety
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Semax
LEVEL 02 · Preclinical research

Semax

Synthetic ACTH-derived peptide

NEUROLOGICAL / COGNITIVE

Cognitive FunctionNeuronal ProtectionStress Responses
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Sermorelin
LEVEL 01 · Basic biology

Sermorelin

Synthetic GHRH analogue peptide

GROWTH HORMONE / GH-RELATED

Growth Hormone PhysiologyBody CompositionSleep And Fatigue
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled SS-31
LEVEL 02 · Preclinical research

SS-31

Mitochondria-directed peptide

METABOLIC RESEARCH

Mitochondrial FunctionOxidative StressAging Biology
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Survodutide
LEVEL 03 · Early human research

Survodutide

Dual GLP-1 and glucagon receptor agonist peptide

METABOLIC RESEARCH

Obesity ResearchAppetite RegulationGlucose Homeostasis
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled TB-500
LEVEL 02 · Preclinical research

TB-500

Synthetic thymosin beta-4–related peptide

TISSUE & REGENERATIVE

Wound RepairMusculoskeletal RecoveryVascular Remodeling
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Tesamorelin
LEVEL 04 · Clinical evidence

Tesamorelin

Synthetic GHRH analogue peptide

GROWTH HORMONE / GH-RELATED

HIV-Related LipodystrophyVisceral Adipose TissueBody Composition
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Tesofensine
LEVEL 03 · Early human research

Tesofensine

Small-molecule monoamine reuptake inhibitor

METABOLIC RESEARCH

Appetite RegulationObesity ResearchEnergy Expenditure
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Thymosin Alpha-1
LEVEL 02 · Preclinical research

Thymosin Alpha-1

Thymus-associated peptide

IMMUNE & INFLAMMATION

T-Cell BiologyInflammatory SignalingPersistent Infection Research
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Tirzepatide
LEVEL 04 · Clinical evidence

Tirzepatide

Dual incretin receptor agonist peptide

METABOLIC RESEARCH

Body Weight And AdiposityType 2 DiabetesAppetite And Satiety
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled Triptorelin
LEVEL 04 · Clinical evidence

Triptorelin

Synthetic GnRH agonist peptide

REPRODUCTIVE / HORMONAL

Prostate CancerEndometriosisReproductive Endocrinology
Open entry
Peptide
Apex Pharma 360® educational vial visualization labeled VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide)
LEVEL 01 · Basic biology

VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide)

Endogenous signaling neuropeptide

IMMUNE & INFLAMMATION

Immune ModulationInflammatory And Autoimmune ConditionsAirway Physiology
Open entry

Categories describe research themes only. They do not indicate clinical approval or recommended use.

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