Peptide Research Education
Plain-language research briefs on the peptides we carry. Each page covers how the compound works, what the published research shows, storage and handling requirements, and its regulatory standing in South Africa. Written for curious researchers, not journal reviewers.
All content is presented for scientific and educational purposes only. These compounds are not approved for human therapeutic use in South Africa. They are unscheduled because SAHPRA has not yet reviewed them - not because they have been cleared. Not for human consumption.
RECOVERY & REPAIR
BPC-157
Body Protection Compound 157
Gastric pentadecapeptide with broad cytoprotective properties across tendon, ligament, and GI repair models.
TB-500
Thymosin Beta-4 fragment
Synthetic analogue of thymosin beta-4 with actin-sequestering and pro-angiogenic activity in tissue repair models.
KPV
Lys-Pro-Val
Anti-inflammatory tripeptide derived from alpha-MSH C-terminus - gut healing, skin, and systemic inflammation models.
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
BRAIN & NOOTROPICS
Semax
ACTH 4-7 Pro-Gly-Pro
ACTH-derived neuropeptide with BDNF-stimulating and neuroprotective properties - approved drug in Russia for cognitive and stroke applications.
Selank
TP-7
Anxiolytic peptide analogue of tuftsin with GABAergic and serotonin-modulating properties - no sedation or dependency profile.
5-Amino-1MQ
5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium
Small molecule NNMT inhibitor with dual metabolic and cognitive research applications - blocks a key enzyme in fat cell and brain metabolism.
DSIP
Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide
Naturally occurring nonapeptide with sleep-regulatory, stress-attenuating, and neuroendocrine modulating properties.
GROWTH HORMONE AXIS
CJC-1295
DAC:GRF
Long-acting GHRH analogue with albumin-binding DAC technology - extends GH pulse stimulation to 6–8 days per injection.
Ipamorelin
GHRP-1 analogue
Selective GHRP with minimal cortisol and prolactin stimulation - the cleanest GH secretagogue in its class.
Tesamorelin
TH9507
FDA-approved GHRH analogue for HIV-associated lipodystrophy - robust visceral fat reduction data and central abdominal adiposity research.
ANTI-AGEING & LONGEVITY
GHK-Cu
Copper tripeptide-1
Naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide - collagen stimulation, genomic repair activation, and skin regeneration research.
MOTS-C
Mitochondrial Open Reading Frame Twelve Peptide C
Mitochondria-derived peptide encoded in the 12S rRNA gene - metabolic regulator with exercise-mimetic and longevity research applications.
NAD⁺
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
Essential coenzyme that declines ~50% per decade - injectable NAD⁺ restores mitochondrial function, DNA repair, and sirtuin activity faster than oral precursors.
NMN
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
Direct NAD⁺ precursor with clinical trial support for metabolic and longevity applications - the oral alternative to injectable NAD⁺.
Glutathione
GSH
The body's master endogenous antioxidant - injectable GSH dramatically outperforms oral supplementation for systemic redox balance and detoxification.
IMMUNE MODULATION
PERFORMANCE RESEARCH
Melanotan II
MT-II
Cyclic alpha-MSH analogue with MC1/3/4R activity - melanogenesis without UV exposure, plus MC4R-mediated libido and fat loss research.
SLU-PP-332
ERR agonist
ERR nuclear receptor agonist that activates the same gene pathways as aerobic exercise - studied as an endurance and metabolic mimetic.
Cardarine
GW501516
PPAR-δ agonist with dramatic endurance and fat oxidation data in preclinical and Phase II research models.
LADIES
PT-141
Bremelanotide
FDA-approved melanocortin MC4R agonist for hypoactive sexual desire disorder - the first centrally-acting sexual dysfunction treatment.
Kisspeptin
Kisspexa
GnRH pulse regulator and reproductive neuroendocrine peptide - critical for ovarian function, LH pulsatility, and female hormonal axis research.
STACKS & FORMULAS
Wolverine Stack
TB-500 + BPC-157 Hybrid
The gold standard recovery stack - BPC-157 and TB-500 combined in a single pen or vial for synergistic tissue repair and healing acceleration.
Glow Stack
GHK-Cu + BPC-157 + TB-500 Hybrid
Triple-compound skin and systemic repair stack - GHK-Cu's collagen and genomic repair paired with BPC-157 and TB-500's tissue healing.
Growth Matrix
CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin + Tesamorelin Hybrid
Triple GH-axis stack - GHRH analogue + GHRP + tesamorelin for maximal pulsatile GH stimulation and visceral fat reduction.
Shredded Stack
AOD-9604 + MOTS-C + Tesamorelin
Three-compound metabolic research stack targeting lipolysis (AOD-9604), mitochondrial metabolism (MOTS-C), and visceral adiposity (Tesamorelin).
Limitless Stack
Semax + Selank Cognitive Blend
Dual neuropeptide cognitive stack - Semax's BDNF and focus drive combined with Selank's anxiolytic serotonin balance.
Meno-Pause Blend
Peptide Pen Meno-Pause
Proprietary peptide blend researched in preclinical models for female HPG axis biology, hormonal signalling, and reproductive physiology.