← Home
Reference Repository

Primary citations behind every peptide entry. Includes Phase III RCTs, mechanistic reviews, and observational/research-grade publications. 59 sources.
- AbbVie. Lupron Depot Prescribing Information.
- ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 107: Induction of Labor. Obstet Gynecol. 2009;114:386-97.
- Anger JT et al. Pentosan polysulfate sodium for interstitial cystitis. Cochrane Database. 2010.
- Ashmarin IP et al. Semax in the treatment of stroke. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr. 2005;105:24.
- AstraZeneca. SYMLIN (pramlintide) Prescribing Information.
- Baar MP et al. Targeted apoptosis of senescent cells via a FOXO4-p53 interfering peptide. Cell. 2017;169:132.source
- Blanes-Mira C et al. A synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) inhibits neuronal exocytosis. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2002;24:303.source
- Bowers CY. GH releasing peptides — clinical use. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1996;81:1577.source
- Buse JB et al. Exenatide once weekly vs twice daily (DURATION-1). Lancet. 2008;372:1240.source
- Cosman F et al. Romosozumab Treatment in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis (FRAME). N Engl J Med. 2016;375:1532.source
- Diamond LE et al. PT-141, a melanocortin agonist for sexual dysfunction. Int J Impot Res. 2004;16:51.
- Dorr RT et al. Evaluation of Melanotan-II, a superpotent cyclic melanotropic peptide. Life Sci. 1996;58:1777.source
- Eli Lilly. Humalog (insulin lispro) Prescribing Information.source
- Falutz J et al. Effects of tesamorelin on visceral fat in HIV-associated lipodystrophy. N Engl J Med. 2007;357:2359.source
- Frías JP et al. Tirzepatide versus Semaglutide Once Weekly in Type 2 Diabetes (SURPASS-2). N Engl J Med. 2021;385:503.source
- Garaci E et al. Thymosin α1: from basic research to clinical use. Expert Opin Biol Ther. 2007;7:1535.source
- Garvey WT et al. CagriSema in Adults with Overweight or Obesity (REDEFINE-1). N Engl J Med. 2025.source
- Goldspink G. Mechano-Growth Factor: a target for hypertrophy & repair. J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact. 2005;5:344.
- Goldstein AL et al. Thymosin β4: Therapeutic potential. Expert Opin Biol Ther. 2012;12:37-51.source
- Hashimoto Y et al. A rescue factor for Alzheimer's disease: Humanin. Proc Natl Acad Sci. 2001;98:6336.source
- Heffernan M et al. The effects of human GH and its lipolytic fragment (AOD9604). J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2001;86:5663.source
- Imbimbo BP et al. Hexarelin: a novel GH-releasing peptide. J Endocrinol Invest. 1994;17:325.
- Jastreboff AM et al. Tirzepatide for the Treatment of Obesity (SURMOUNT-1). N Engl J Med. 2022;387:205.source
- Jastreboff AM et al. Triple–Hormone-Receptor Agonist Retatrutide for Obesity — Phase 2. N Engl J Med. 2023;389:514.source
- Khavinson VK et al. Epitalon peptide and telomerase activation. Bull Exp Biol Med. 2003;135:590.source
- Khavinson VK et al. Peptidergic regulation of aging. Adv Gerontol. 2014;27:257.
- Kingsberg SA et al. Bremelanotide for HSDD: Phase 3 RECONNECT Trials. Obstet Gynecol. 2019;134:899.source
- Kozlovskaya MM et al. Selank: anxiolytic and nootropic activity. Eksp Klin Farmakol. 2003;66:31.
- le Roux CW et al. Survodutide for Obesity — Phase 2 RCT. N Engl J Med. 2024;391:719.source
- Lee C et al. The mitochondrial-derived peptide MOTS-c regulates insulin sensitivity. Cell Metab. 2015;21:443.source
- Lee SJ. Quadrupling muscle mass in mice by targeting myostatin & follistatin. PLoS ONE. 2007;2:e789.source
- Leffler DA et al. Larazotide acetate for celiac disease — Phase 2b RCT. Gastroenterology. 2015;148:1311.source
- Locatelli V, Torsello A. GHRP-6 review. Curr Pharm Des. 2004;10:2255.
- Luger TA et al. Anti-inflammatory potency of α-MSH/KPV. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2003;994:133.source
- Marso SP et al. Liraglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes (LEADER). N Engl J Med. 2016;375:311.source
- Marso SP et al. Semaglutide and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes (SUSTAIN-6). N Engl J Med. 2016;375:1834-44.source
- McCoy AT et al. Dihexa, a small molecule HGF mimetic enhances cognition. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2013;344:141.source
- Miller PD et al. Effect of Abaloparatide vs Placebo on New Vertebral Fractures (ACTIVE). JAMA. 2016;316:722.source
- Muresanu DF et al. Cerebrolysin in Acute Ischemic Stroke (CARS). Stroke. 2016;47:151.source
- Nass R et al. Effects of an oral ghrelin mimetic on body composition. Ann Intern Med. 2008;149:601.source
- Neelakantan H et al. Selective NNMT inhibitor (5-Amino-1MQ) reverses diet-induced obesity. Biochem Pharmacol. 2018;147:141.source
- Neer RM et al. Effect of parathyroid hormone on fractures and bone mineral density (Fracture Prevention Trial). N Engl J Med. 2001;344:1434.source
- Pickart L, Margolina A. Regenerative & Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide. Int J Mol Sci. 2018;19:1987.source
- Plata-Salaman CR et al. P21 (Cerebrolysin-derived) — neurogenesis review. CNS Drug Rev. 2007.
- Raun K et al. Ipamorelin, the first selective growth hormone secretagogue. Eur J Endocrinol. 1998;139:552.source
- Rickels MR et al. Intranasal Glucagon for Treatment of Insulin-Induced Hypoglycemia. Diabetes Care. 2016;39:264.source
- Robinson LR et al. Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide (Matrixyl) clinical study. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2005;27:155.source
- Sanofi. DDAVP (desmopressin) Prescribing Information.
- Schoenenberger GA. DSIP: a still unresolved riddle. J Neural Transm. 1984;21:367.
- Serono. Geref (sermorelin) Prescribing Information (discontinued 2008).
- Sikiric P et al. BPC 157, A Body Protection Compound: Review. Curr Pharm Des. 2018;24:1990-2001.source
- Skorupskaite K et al. Kisspeptin and reproductive function. Hum Reprod Update. 2014;20:485.source
- Szeto HH. Cardiolipin-targeted peptide SS-31 (Elamipretide). Br J Pharmacol. 2014;171:2029.source
- Teichman SL et al. Prolonged Stimulation of GH and IGF-I Secretion by CJC-1295. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2006;91:799.source
- Tomas FM et al. Long-R3-IGF-I promotes nitrogen retention in rats. J Endocrinol. 1993;137:413.source
- Vandamme D et al. A comprehensive summary of LL-37. Cell Immunol. 2012;280:22.source
- Wharton S et al. Daily Oral Orforglipron for Obesity — Phase 2. N Engl J Med. 2023;389:877.source
- Wilding JPH et al. Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity (STEP 1). N Engl J Med. 2021;384:989.source
- Wong F et al. Terlipressin plus Albumin for Hepatorenal Syndrome Type 1 (CONFIRM). N Engl J Med. 2021;384:818.source