Research Articles
Deep-dive articles covering peptide mechanisms, research protocols, and the latest findings from the scientific literature.
Growth Hormone Secretagogues: A Complete Research Guide
Everything researchers need to know about GH secretagogues — Ipamorelin, CJC-1295, GHRP-6, Tesamorelin, and how they differ in mechanism and...
CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin: The Combination Research Protocol
Why CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin are combined in research — complementary receptor targets, synergistic GH release, and study design consideratio...
What Is AOD-9604? Growth Hormone Fragment Research
Research review of AOD-9604 — the hGH fragment 176-191 studied for lipolytic activity without IGF-1 elevation or glucose effects.
What Is Tesamorelin? GHRH Analog Research Review
Research review of Tesamorelin — the synthetic GHRH analog studied for growth hormone secretion and visceral adipose tissue reduction.
Ipamorelin: The Selective Growth Hormone Secretagogue
Research review of Ipamorelin — the highly selective GHS-R agonist studied for growth hormone release without significant effects on cortiso...
MOTS-c: The Mitochondrial Peptide Reshaping Metabolic Research
Research review of MOTS-c — the mitochondria-derived peptide studied for AMPK activation, exercise mimetic effects, glucose homeostasis, and...
What Is 5-Amino-1MQ? The NNMT Inhibitor in Metabolic Research
Research review of 5-Amino-1MQ — a selective NNMT inhibitor studied for NAD+ salvage pathway effects, energy metabolism, and adipocyte diffe...
Weight Loss Peptides for Research: What Science Shows (2026)
Evidence-based ranking of metabolic research peptides in 2026. AOD-9604, GLP-2 TZ, GLP-3 RT, 5-Amino-1MQ, SLU-PP-332, and MOTS-c compared by...
AMPK Activation: The Metabolic Switch in Peptide Research
How AMPK — the master metabolic sensor — connects exercise, fasting, and metabolic peptides like MOTS-c and 5-Amino-1MQ. A pathway guide for...
What Is SLU-PP-332? The Exercise Mimetic ERR Agonist
Research review of SLU-PP-332 — an ERR agonist studied for mitochondrial biogenesis, endurance-related gene expression, and exercise mimetic...