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Modified GRF (1-29) and Growth Hormone Synthesis
Modified GRF (1-29) is a peptide hormone that is also known as CJC-1295 without DAC (Drug Affinity Complex). It is a synthetic analog of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) and is designed to increase natural production of growth hormone. Similarly to other GHRH analogs, it appears to work by binding to the growth hormone-releasing hormone receptor in...
Research Applications of the ARA-290 Peptide
ARA-290 peptide is a small, synthetic peptide is a derivative of erythropoietin (EPO), a hormone that is considered to stimulate the production of red blood cells. However, unlike EPO, ARA-290 does not appear to affect erythropoiesis and has been suggested to exhibit tissue-protective characteristics. In this article, we will explore what ARA-290 peptide is, how...
Sermorelin Peptide Potential as a Growth Hormone Secretagogue
Sermorelin Acetate, a synthetic peptide, was developed to function as an analog of a naturally occurring hormone called growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH). While GHRH has 44 amino acids, Sermorelin peptide is truncated down to 29 amino acids. Sermorelin peptide is also known as the Growth Hormone Releasing Factor (1-29) or GRF (1-29). Sermorelin is the...
MOTS-c Peptide and Studies in Insulin & Inflammation
Peptides consist of chains of amino acids that may play a crucial role in many biological processes. One such peptide, MOTS-c (mitochondrial ORF of the 12S rRNA type-c), has recently emerged, found in mitochondria, which is considered the powerhouse of the cell. This peptide is encoded in the mitochondrial genome and appears to be able...
Studies in Ipamorelin for Muscle Growth and Bone Density
Ipamorelin, also known as NNC 26-0161, is a pentapeptide with the amino acid sequence Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2. Researchers suggest it may induce a peak in growth hormone (GH) synthesis by the pituitary gland via activating the growth hormone secretagogue receptors (GHS-Rs). In this respect, Ipamorelin is classified as a growth hormone secretagogue (GHS). It appears mimic the...
Research in BPC-157 and The Digestive and Nervous Systems
BPC-157 is a pentadecapeptide made of 15 amino acids and bears the sequence Gly-Glu-Pro-Pro-Pro-Gly-Lys-Pro-Ala-Asp-Asp-Ala-Gly-Leu-Val, and a molecular formula of C62H98N16O22. This is a fully synthetic peptide with a sequence not known to occur in nature. However, it is often termed a “gut peptide,” as it is suggested to have similar structure and properties to other...
IGF-1 LR3 Peptides and Tissue Growth
Scientists have created IGF-1 LR3 peptides by modifying the amino acid sequence of IGF-1. The new peptide has similar potential but possibly higher potency and improved stability. The LR3 in the name describes the two modifications to the IGF-1 molecule. Long R3 IGF-1, or IGF-1 LR3, is an analog of insulin-like growth factor 1...
Adipotide (FTPP) and Fat Cells
Adipotide peptide is a synthetic peptidomimetic and an experimental proapoptotic compound known as FTPP (Fat-Targeted Proapoptotic Peptide). Peptidomimetics are synthetic molecules that may mimic a natural protein’s structural domain. Adipotide appears to bind to the protein receptor prohibitin, which is why it also bears the name Prohibitin-targeting peptide 1 (Prohibitin-TP01). By doing so, it has...
Semaglutide Research in Hormone Signaling
Semaglutide is a peptide agonist to the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors in the pancreas, the brain, and other organs. The hypothetical action of the compound is considered to be similar to GLP-1, a peptide hormone naturally produced in the intestine. It is an incretin, meaning it is considered to stimulate insulin secretion. Semaglutide is also...