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Dose ranges and half-life values are reference points from trial protocols and approved labels — not dosing recommendations.

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BPC-157

Body Protection Compound-157

Research only
Healing & recoverySubcutaneousEvidence 2/5

Derived from human gastric juice. Animal models suggest effects on angiogenesis, tendon healing and GI repair; human clinical data is very limited.

Class
Synthetic gastric peptide
Dose ref
No human dosing established
Half-life
Not well characterized in humans
Targets
Multiple pathways (preclinical)
Cagrilintide
Investigational
Weight lossSubcutaneousEvidence 4/5

Long-acting amylin analog that slows gastric emptying and reinforces satiety; studied in combination with semaglutide (CagriSema).

Class
Amylin analog
Dose ref
Trial doses up to 4.5 mg weekly
Half-life
~7 days
Targets
Amylin / CTR
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CJC-1295

DAC:GRF

Research only
Growth hormoneSubcutaneousEvidence 3/5

Long-acting growth-hormone-releasing hormone analog. The DAC variant binds serum albumin to extend half-life and sustain GH/IGF-1 elevation.

Class
GHRH analog (with or without DAC)
Dose ref
1–2 mg weekly (DAC, research)
Half-life
~6–8 days (DAC)
Targets
GHRH receptor
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GHK-Cu

Copper tripeptide-1

Research only
LongevitySubcutaneousEvidence 2/5

Naturally occurring tripeptide bound to copper. Studied for wound healing, skin remodeling and gene-expression effects related to tissue repair.

Class
Copper peptide complex
Dose ref
Topical cosmetic ranges; no systemic dosing established
Half-life
Hours
Targets
Copper transport / fibroblast signaling
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Ipamorelin

NNC 26-0161

Research only
Growth hormoneSubcutaneousEvidence 3/5

Selectively stimulates pituitary growth hormone release without significant cortisol or prolactin elevation seen with older GHRPs.

Class
Selective GH secretagogue (GHRP)
Dose ref
100–300 mcg per injection (research)
Half-life
~2 hours
Targets
GHSR / ghrelin receptor
Liraglutide

Liraglutide

Victoza, Saxenda

Approved
Weight lossSubcutaneousEvidence 5/5

Daily GLP-1 analog. Reduces appetite and improves glycemic control via the same incretin pathway as semaglutide.

Class
GLP-1 receptor agonist
Dose ref
0.6–3.0 mg once daily
Half-life
~13 hours
Targets
GLP-1R
Retatrutide

Retatrutide

LY3437943

Investigational
Weight lossSubcutaneousEvidence 4/5

Activates GLP-1, GIP and glucagon receptors simultaneously to suppress appetite and raise energy expenditure.

Class
Triple agonist (GLP-1 / GIP / glucagon)
Dose ref
1–12 mg once weekly (trial)
Half-life
~6 days
Targets
GLP-1R, GIPR, GCGR
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Selank

TP-7

Research only
CognitiveIntranasalEvidence 3/5

Russian-developed analog of tuftsin marketed (in Russia) as an anxiolytic. Mechanism involves modulation of GABA and stress-response pathways.

Class
Synthetic tuftsin analog
Dose ref
150–500 mcg per dose (intranasal, research)
Half-life
Minutes
Targets
GABAergic / serotonergic systems
Semaglutide

Semaglutide

Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus

Approved
Weight lossSubcutaneousEvidence 5/5

Mimics the incretin GLP-1, slowing gastric emptying and reducing appetite while improving insulin secretion.

Class
GLP-1 receptor agonist
Dose ref
0.25–2.4 mg once weekly (SC); 3–14 mg daily (oral)
Half-life
~7 days
Targets
GLP-1R
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Semax

ACTH(4-10) analog

Research only
CognitiveIntranasalEvidence 2/5

Heptapeptide derived from ACTH(4-10). Russian neuropeptide studied for nootropic and neuroprotective effects, partly via BDNF upregulation.

Class
Synthetic ACTH analog
Dose ref
200–600 mcg per dose (intranasal, research)
Half-life
Minutes
Targets
Melanocortin / BDNF pathways
Survodutide

Survodutide

BI 456906

Investigational
Weight lossSubcutaneousEvidence 4/5

Co-activates GLP-1 and glucagon receptors; in Phase 2 produced substantial weight reduction and improvement in MASH endpoints.

Class
Dual agonist (GLP-1 / glucagon)
Dose ref
0.6–4.8 mg once weekly (trial)
Half-life
~7 days
Targets
GLP-1R, GCGR
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TB-500

Thymosin Beta-4 fragment

Research only
Healing & recoverySubcutaneousEvidence 2/5

Synthetic fragment of thymosin β4 studied in animal models for cell migration, angiogenesis and tissue repair. No approved human indication.

Class
Thymosin β4 derivative
Dose ref
No human dosing established
Half-life
Not well characterized
Targets
G-actin
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Approved
Growth hormoneSubcutaneousEvidence 5/5

Stabilized GHRH analog. Approved for reduction of excess visceral abdominal fat in HIV-associated lipodystrophy.

Class
GHRH analog
Dose ref
2 mg once daily
Half-life
~26 minutes
Targets
GHRH receptor
Tirzepatide

Tirzepatide

LY3298176, Mounjaro, Zepbound

Approved
Weight lossSubcutaneousEvidence 5/5

Activates GLP-1 and GIP receptors to improve glycemic control and reduce appetite + body weight.

Class
Dual agonist (GLP-1 / GIP)
Dose ref
2.5–15 mg once weekly
Half-life
~5 days
Targets
GLP-1R, GIPR

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