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Systematic Review 2025

Emerging Use of BPC-157 in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: A Systematic Review

Compound: BPC-157

Inst: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Analysis of 36 studies (1993–2024) found BPC-157 enhanced growth hormone receptor expression, angiogenic pathways, and reduced inflammatory cytokines with improved biomechanical outcomes in musculoskeletal injuries.

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Systematic Review 2019

Gastric Pentadecapeptide Body Protection Compound BPC 157 and Its Role in Accelerating Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue Healing

Compound: BPC-157

Inst: Loughborough University, UK

Comprehensive review concluding that all BPC-157 studies demonstrate consistently positive and prompt healing effects for various traumatic and systemic soft tissue injuries including tendons, ligaments, and skeletal muscle.

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In Vitro / In Vivo 2011

The Promoting Effect of Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 on Tendon Healing Involves Tendon Outgrowth, Cell Survival, and Cell Migration

Compound: BPC-157

Inst: Chang Gung University, Taiwan

BPC 157 significantly accelerated tendon explant outgrowth, increased cell survival under oxidative stress, and markedly increased in vitro migration of tendon fibroblasts in a dose-dependent manner.

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In Vivo 2003

Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 Accelerates Healing of Transected Rat Achilles Tendon and In Vitro Stimulates Tendocytes Growth

Compound: BPC-157

Inst: University of Zagreb Medical School

BPC 157 improved tendon healing biomechanically (increased load-to-failure and elasticity), functionally, and microscopically — achieving superior fibroblast formation and collagen deposition.

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In Vitro / In Vivo 2020

BPC 157 Rescued NSAID-Cytotoxicity Via Stabilizing Intestinal Permeability and Enhancing Cytoprotection

Compound: BPC-157

Inst: University of Zagreb

BPC-157 counteracted NSAID-induced intestinal damage by stabilizing intestinal permeability, restoring cytoprotective prostaglandin systems, and recovering leaky-gut syndrome pathways.

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In Vivo 2004

Thymosin β4 Activates Integrin-Linked Kinase and Promotes Cardiac Cell Migration, Survival and Cardiac Repair

Compound: TB-500

Inst: UT Southwestern Medical Center

Thymosin β4 activated epicardial progenitor cells, inhibited myocardial cell death, stimulated vessel growth, and reduced cardiac scarring through integrin-linked kinase activation.

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In Vivo 2007

Thymosin β4 Induces Adult Epicardial Progenitor Mobilization and Neovascularization

Compound: TB-500

Inst: Imperial College London

Thymosin β4 activated quiescent epicardial cells, promoting their migration into cardiac tissue where they facilitate coronary neovascularization and regeneration of functional myocardium.

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Clinical Trial 2015

Thymosin Beta 4 Ophthalmic Solution for Dry Eye: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase II Clinical Trial

Compound: TB-500

Inst: Wayne State University / RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals

RGN-259 (thymosin β4) showed significant reduction in discomfort scores and improvements in corneal staining in 72 subjects with dry eye disease.

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In Vivo 2018

RGN-259 (Thymosin β4) Improves Clinically Important Dry Eye Efficacies in Comparison with Prescription Drugs

Compound: TB-500

Inst: Wayne State University

Thymosin β4 proved equal to or more effective than cyclosporine A, diquafosol, and lifitegrast in promoting mucin recovery, corneal integrity, and reducing inflammation.

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Review 2018

Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide in the Light of the New Gene Data

Compound: GHK-Cu

Inst: GHK Research / Skin Biology

Gene expression analysis showing GHK-Cu regulates 4,000+ human genes, upregulating regenerative genes while suppressing pro-aging genes including NF-κB and inflammatory mediators.

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Review 2015

GHK Peptide as a Natural Modulator of Multiple Cellular Pathways in Skin Regeneration

Compound: GHK-Cu

Inst: GHK Research

Comprehensive review demonstrating GHK-Cu stimulates collagen and elastin synthesis, modulates metalloproteinase activity, promotes fibroblast function, and operates through multiple signaling mechanisms.

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Review 2012

The Human Tripeptide GHK-Cu in Prevention of Oxidative Stress and Degenerative Conditions of Aging

Compound: GHK-Cu

Inst: GHK Research

GHK-Cu functions as copper complex enhancing wound healing and collagen synthesis through angiogenesis, antioxidant defense, and prevention of protein degradation, with age-related decline noted.

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In Vitro / In Vivo 2008

PepT1-Mediated Tripeptide KPV Uptake Reduces Intestinal Inflammation

Compound: KPV

Inst: Emory University

KPV inhibits NF-κB activation and pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion through PepT1 transporter mechanism. Oral administration reduced DSS- and TNBS-induced colitis incidence.

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In Vivo 2008

Melanocortin-Derived Tripeptide KPV Has Anti-Inflammatory Potential in Murine Models of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Compound: KPV

Inst: University of Muenster, Germany

KPV demonstrated earlier recovery, stronger body weight regain, and significantly reduced inflammatory infiltrates in two IBD models, with effects partially independent of MC1R signaling.

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In Vitro / In Vivo 2017

Orally Targeted Delivery of Tripeptide KPV via Hyaluronic Acid-Functionalized Nanoparticles Efficiently Alleviates Ulcerative Colitis

Compound: KPV

Inst: Georgia State University

HA-KPV nanoparticles showed targeted delivery to colonic epithelial cells and macrophages, exerting combined effects against UC by accelerating mucosal healing and alleviating inflammation.

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Clinical Trial 2023

Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Obesity without Diabetes (SELECT Trial)

Compound: Semaglutide

Inst: Cleveland Clinic (Multi-Center)

Landmark trial of 17,604 patients showed semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly reduced major adverse cardiovascular events by 20% in non-diabetic patients with obesity over 39.8 months.

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Clinical Trial 2016

Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes (SUSTAIN-6)

Compound: Semaglutide

Inst: Multi-Center International

104-week trial in 3,297 high-risk T2DM patients showed semaglutide reduced composite MACE by 26% versus placebo — establishing cardiovascular benefit for GLP-1 receptor agonists.

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Clinical Trial 2019

Oral Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes (PIONEER 6)

Compound: Semaglutide

Inst: Multi-Center International

Demonstrated cardiovascular safety of oral semaglutide 14 mg daily versus placebo in 3,183 high-risk T2DM patients, with trend toward all-cause mortality reduction.

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Clinical Trial 2021

Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity (STEP 1)

Compound: Semaglutide

Inst: University of Liverpool (Multi-Center)

68-week trial of 1,961 adults showed semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly achieved 14.9% mean body weight loss versus 2.4% with placebo, establishing landmark weight management efficacy.

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Clinical Trial 2022

Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity (SURMOUNT-1)

Compound: Tirzepatide

Inst: Yale School of Medicine (Multi-Center)

72-week landmark trial of 2,539 patients showed tirzepatide achieved body weight reductions of 15.0–20.9% versus 3.1% placebo — establishing dual GIP/GLP-1 agonism superiority.

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Clinical Trial 2021

Tirzepatide Versus Semaglutide Once Weekly in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes (SURPASS-2)

Compound: Tirzepatide

Inst: Multi-Center International

Head-to-head trial of 1,879 patients showed tirzepatide achieved superior HbA1c reduction and greater weight loss (5.5–7.3 kg) than semaglutide 1 mg.

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Clinical Trial 2023

Tirzepatide After Intensive Lifestyle Intervention in Adults With Overweight or Obesity (SURMOUNT-3)

Compound: Tirzepatide

Inst: University of Pennsylvania (Multi-Center)

72-week trial showed tirzepatide achieved additional 18.4% weight loss beyond intensive lifestyle intervention, with 95% reaching ≥5% total weight loss.

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Clinical Trial 2021

Efficacy and Safety of Tirzepatide in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes (SURPASS-1)

Compound: Tirzepatide

Inst: Multi-Center (India, Japan, Mexico, USA)

40-week monotherapy trial showed tirzepatide produced superior HbA1c reduction of 1.9–2.5% and weight loss of 7.0–9.5 kg, with 92% achieving HbA1c <7%.

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Clinical Trial 2023

Triple–Hormone-Receptor Agonist Retatrutide for Obesity — A Phase 2 Trial

Compound: Retatrutide

Inst: Yale School of Medicine (Multi-Center)

Landmark Phase 2 trial demonstrated retatrutide 12 mg achieved 24.2% mean weight loss after 48 weeks — significantly outperforming all existing single and dual agonist therapies.

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Clinical Trial 2023

Retatrutide, a GIP, GLP-1 and Glucagon Receptor Agonist, for People With Type 2 Diabetes: A Phase 2 Trial

Compound: Retatrutide

Inst: Multi-Center (USA)

Phase 2 trial showed retatrutide achieved 16.9% weight loss with HbA1c improvements of 2.2%, with 82% of participants reaching HbA1c ≤6.5% after 36 weeks.

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Clinical Trial 2024

Triple Hormone Receptor Agonist Retatrutide for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease

Compound: Retatrutide

Inst: University of California (Multi-Center)

Phase 2a trial demonstrated retatrutide 12 mg achieved 82.4% mean reduction in liver fat at 24 weeks, with 86% of participants normalizing liver fat levels below 5%.

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Review 2021

NAD+ Metabolism and Its Roles in Cellular Processes During Ageing

Compound: NAD+

Inst: Gladstone Institutes / UC San Francisco

Seminal review examining NAD+ as a central redox cofactor in 500+ enzymatic reactions, detailing how age-related NAD+ decline drives senescence, genomic instability, and metabolic dysfunction.

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Review 2021

NAD+ Metabolism in Cardiac Health, Aging, and Disease

Compound: NAD+

Inst: Medical University of Graz / Gustave Roussy Institute

NAD+ pools decline with aging, obesity, and hypertension. Experimental NAD+ elevation improves multiple cardiomyopathies and extends healthspan in preclinical models.

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Clinical Trial 2023

NR-SAFE: A Randomized, Double-Blind Safety Trial of High Dose Nicotinamide Riboside in Parkinson's Disease

Compound: NAD+

Inst: Haukeland University Hospital, Norway

High-dose nicotinamide riboside (3,000 mg daily) was safe and well-tolerated, producing up to 5-fold blood NAD+ increases with improvement in motor scores correlating with NAD+ response.

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In Vitro 2008

Cellular NAD Replenishment Confers Marked Neuroprotection Against Ischemic Cell Death

Compound: NAD+

Inst: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

NAD+ supplementation conferred robust neuroprotection against oxygen-glucose deprivation-induced cell death through enhanced DNA repair capacity and reduced cytotoxic DNA lesions.

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In Vivo 2021

MOTS-c Is an Exercise-Induced Mitochondrial-Encoded Regulator of Age-Dependent Physical Decline and Muscle Homeostasis

Compound: MOTS-c

Inst: University of Southern California

MOTS-c enhanced physical performance across the lifespan; in aged mice (equivalent to 65+ years), it doubled running capacity by regulating nuclear gene expression in skeletal muscle.

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In Vivo 2015

The Mitochondrial-Derived Peptide MOTS-c Promotes Metabolic Homeostasis and Reduces Obesity and Insulin Resistance

Compound: MOTS-c

Inst: University of Southern California

Foundational study identifying MOTS-c as a novel mitochondrial-derived peptide that prevents age- and diet-induced insulin resistance through AMPK activation via folate cycle inhibition.

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In Vivo 2025

Mitochondrial-Encoded Peptide MOTS-c Prevents Pancreatic Islet Cell Senescence to Delay Diabetes

Compound: MOTS-c

Inst: University of Southern California

MOTS-c reduced senescence markers in aged pancreatic islets and improved glucose intolerance in diabetic mice. Circulating MOTS-c levels are lower in T2D patients versus healthy controls.

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Clinical Trial 2022

Randomized Clinical Trial of Long-Term Glutathione Supplementation Offers Protection from Oxidative Damage and Improves HbA1c in Elderly Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Compound: Glutathione

Inst: Multi-Center

250 diabetic patients receiving 500 mg GSH daily for 6 months showed significant increases in blood GSH, reduced oxidative damage markers, and improved HbA1c in patients over 55.

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Systematic Review 2025

Glutathione as a Skin-Lightening Agent and in Melasma: A Systematic Review

Compound: Glutathione

Inst: Multi-Center (India)

Five RCTs on oral glutathione (250–500 mg daily) showed significant melanin index reduction versus placebo. Combined topical and oral therapy was superior to monotherapy.

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Clinical Trial 2018

Oral Supplementation with Liposomal Glutathione Elevates Body Stores of Glutathione and Markers of Immune Function

Compound: Glutathione

Inst: Penn State University

Liposomal GSH (500–1000 mg daily) elevated GSH levels 40% in whole blood and 100% in immune cells after 2 weeks, supporting effectiveness in elevating GSH stores and improving immune markers.

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In Vitro 2025

Epitalon Increases Telomere Length in Human Cell Lines Through Telomerase Upregulation or ALT Activity

Compound: Epithalon

Inst: St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology

Epitalon induced telomerase activity and extended telomere length across multiple human cell lines, with cells exceeding the Hayflick limit by approximately 10 passages. Animal studies showed 12–13% lifespan increase.

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Review 2024

Overview of Epitalon — Highly Bioactive Pineal Tetrapeptide with Promising Properties

Compound: Epithalon

Inst: Multi-Institutional

Comprehensive review detailing 25 years of epitalon research including telomerase activation mechanisms, methylated DNA binding, histone H1 interaction, and epigenetic regulation of gene expression.

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In Vitro 2020

AEDG Peptide (Epitalon) Stimulates Gene Expression and Protein Synthesis During Neurogenesis: Possible Epigenetic Mechanism

Compound: Epithalon

Inst: St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology

Epitalon stimulated gene expression and protein synthesis during neurogenesis through epigenetic mechanisms involving methylated DNA binding and histone protein interactions.

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Clinical Trial 2000

Melanocortin Receptor Agonists, Penile Erection, and Sexual Motivation: Human Studies with Melanotan II

Compound: Melanotan II

Inst: University of Arizona

Double-blind crossover study in 20 men found MT-II induced erection in 17/20 subjects without sexual stimulation, with 68% reporting increased sexual desire versus 19% on placebo.

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Clinical Trial 2006

Effect of Melanotan [Nle4, D-Phe7]-α-MSH on Melanin Synthesis in Humans with MC1R Variant Alleles

Compound: Melanotan II

Inst: Menzies Research Institute, Australia

77 Caucasian participants showed significant melanin density increase (p<0.001) versus placebo. Greater effect observed in subjects with MC1R variant alleles compared to wild-type.

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Review 2025

An Overview of Benefits and Risks of Chronic Melanocortin-1 Receptor Activation

Compound: Melanotan II

Inst: Multi-Institutional European Collaboration

Comprehensive 2025 review examining melanogenesis mechanisms, safety profile, and clinical utility of melanocortin receptor activation in dermatological research applications.

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In Vivo 1998

Ipamorelin, the First Selective Growth Hormone Secretagogue

Compound: Ipamorelin

Inst: Novo Nordisk A/S, Denmark

Foundational paper establishing ipamorelin as a selective GHS-R1a agonist. Unlike GHRP-2 and GHRP-6, ipamorelin does not stimulate ACTH or cortisol, making it uniquely selective.

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Clinical Trial 1999

Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Modeling of Ipamorelin in Human Volunteers

Compound: Ipamorelin

Inst: Novo Nordisk A/S, Denmark

Dose-escalation trial demonstrated ipamorelin produces a GH release episode peaking at 0.67 hours with terminal half-life of 2 hours across five dose levels in healthy male volunteers.

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In Vivo 1999

Ipamorelin Induces Longitudinal Bone Growth in Rats

Compound: Ipamorelin

Inst: Novo Nordisk A/S, Denmark

Ipamorelin dose-dependently increased longitudinal bone growth rate from 42 to 52 µm/day with pronounced dose-dependent effects on body weight gain in adult female rats.

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Clinical Trial 2006

Prolonged Stimulation of Growth Hormone and Insulin-Like Growth Factor I Secretion by CJC-1295 in Healthy Adults

Compound: CJC-1295

Inst: Multi-Center

Single injection of CJC-1295 produced dose-dependent GH increases of 2–10 fold sustained for 6+ days and IGF-I elevations of 1.5–3 fold for 9–11 days, with half-life of 5.8–8.1 days.

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Clinical Trial 2007

Pulsatile Secretion of Growth Hormone Persists During Continuous Stimulation by CJC-1295

Compound: CJC-1295

Inst: Multi-Center

CJC-1295 increased trough and mean GH secretion and IGF-I production while preserving physiological GH pulsatility — distinguishing it from continuous GH replacement.

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Clinical Trial 2009

Activation of the GH/IGF-1 Axis by CJC-1295 Results in Serum Protein Profile Changes in Normal Adult Subjects

Compound: CJC-1295

Inst: Multi-Center

Proteomic analysis of sera from 11 healthy men demonstrated significant protein profile changes reflecting GH/IGF-1 axis activation one week after CJC-1295 injection.

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Clinical Trial 1997

Endocrine and Metabolic Effects of Long-Term Administration of Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone-(1-29)-NH2 in Age-Advanced Men and Women

Compound: Sermorelin

Inst: Multi-Center

5-month trial demonstrated significant increases in skin thickness and lean body mass in males receiving nightly subcutaneous sermorelin injections with improved wellbeing markers.

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Review 2006

Sermorelin: A Better Approach to Management of Adult-Onset Growth Hormone Insufficiency?

Compound: Sermorelin

Inst: University of South Florida

Comprehensive analysis proposing sermorelin as preferable to recombinant GH for growth hormone replacement, highlighting its advantage of maintaining physiological GH pulsatility.

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Review 2020

Beyond the Androgen Receptor: The Role of Growth Hormone Secretagogues in the Modern Management of Body Composition

Compound: Sermorelin

Inst: Multi-Institutional

Review documenting GHS effects on lean mass, adiposity reduction, and potential adjunctive therapy for hypogonadism with comparable fat loss to recombinant GH therapy.

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Clinical Trial 2007

Metabolic Effects of a Growth Hormone–Releasing Factor in Patients with HIV

Compound: Tesamorelin

Inst: McGill University (Multi-Center)

412 HIV patients receiving tesamorelin 2 mg daily showed selective 18% visceral fat reduction with improved body image over 26 weeks in this landmark NEJM trial.

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Clinical Trial 2014

Effect of Tesamorelin on Visceral Fat and Liver Fat in HIV-Infected Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Compound: Tesamorelin

Inst: Massachusetts General Hospital (Multi-Center)

Tesamorelin-treated group showed VAT decrease of 27.8 cm² versus 5.1 cm² increase in placebo, with triglyceride reductions of 50 mg/dL and modest hepatic fat improvements.

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Clinical Trial 2019

Effects of Tesamorelin on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in HIV: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter Trial

Compound: Tesamorelin

Inst: Massachusetts General Hospital (Multi-Center)

61 HIV patients with NAFLD showed absolute hepatic fat reduction of 4.1% (37% relative) versus placebo over 12 months, with evidence of reduced fibrosis progression.

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Review 2003

Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 in Trials for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (PL-10, PLD-116, PL 14736, Pliva)

Compound: BPC-157

Inst: University of Zagreb

Comprehensive review of BPC 157 clinical development for inflammatory bowel disease including ulcerative colitis trials, demonstrating mucosal healing and anti-inflammatory effects across multiple organ systems.

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In Vitro 2014

Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 Enhances the Growth Hormone Receptor Expression in Tendon Fibroblasts

Compound: BPC-157

Inst: Chang Gung University, Taiwan

BPC 157 upregulated growth hormone receptor expression and activated the JAK2/STAT5 signaling pathway in cultured tendon fibroblasts, elucidating a molecular mechanism for its tissue-repair effects.

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Review 2016

Brain-Gut Axis and Pentadecapeptide BPC 157: Theoretical and Practical Implications

Compound: BPC-157

Inst: University of Zagreb

Review of BPC 157 effects on the brain-gut axis demonstrating neuroprotective, anxiolytic, and antidepressant-like activity alongside gastrointestinal healing through dopaminergic, serotonergic, and GABAergic modulation.

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Review 2014

BPC 157 and Blood Vessels

Compound: BPC-157

Inst: University of Zagreb

BPC 157 rapidly corrects disturbed endothelial function, promotes angiogenesis through VEGF upregulation, and rescues ischemic/reperfusion injuries in multiple vascular beds across experimental models.

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In Vivo 2019

Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 Can Improve the Healing Course of Spinal Cord Injury and Lead to Functional Recovery in Rats

Compound: BPC-157

Inst: University of Zagreb

BPC 157 administered systemically after spinal cord compression injuries resulted in significantly improved motor function recovery and reduced lesion size compared to saline controls.

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Review 2012

Thymosin β4: A Multi-Functional Regenerative Peptide. Basic Properties and Clinical Applications

Compound: TB-500

Inst: George Washington University

Comprehensive review spanning three decades of Tβ4 research documenting its roles in wound healing, anti-inflammation, angiogenesis, and cardiac repair with a focus on translational clinical applications.

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In Vivo 2006

Thymosin Beta 4 Promotes Dermal Wound Healing via Its Anti-Inflammatory and Tissue-Regenerative Activities

Compound: TB-500

Inst: NIH / National Cancer Institute

Topical and systemic Tβ4 application accelerated dermal wound healing in aged mice, with enhanced angiogenesis, collagen deposition, and keratinocyte migration compared to controls.

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In Vitro 2022

Thymosin β4 Is an Endogenous Iron Chelator and Molecular Switch of Ferroptosis

Compound: TB-500

Inst: University of Cagliari

Tβ4 acts as an endogenous iron chelator that protects cells from ferroptotic death through iron sequestration, providing a novel mechanism for its broad cytoprotective effects.

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In Vitro 2014

Thymosin β4 Reduces the Oxidative Stress-Induced Autophagy/Apoptosis in Corneal Epithelial Cells

Compound: TB-500

Inst: Taipei Veterans General Hospital

Tβ4 pretreatment significantly attenuated H2O2-induced reactive oxygen species production, reduced apoptosis markers, and suppressed autophagy in human corneal epithelial cells.

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Review 2007

Thymosin β4 and Cardiac Repair

Compound: TB-500

Inst: RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals

Review of preclinical cardiac studies demonstrating Tβ4 reduces scar formation, stimulates epicardial cell migration, and improves left ventricular function after myocardial infarction.

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Clinical Trial 2016

Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes (SUSTAIN-6)

Compound: Semaglutide

Inst: Multi-Center International

In 3,297 patients with T2D, semaglutide reduced major adverse cardiovascular events by 26% versus placebo over 2.1 years (HR 0.74), driven by 39% stroke reduction and 26% nonfatal MI reduction.

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Clinical Trial 2022

Two-Year Effects of Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity (STEP 5)

Compound: Semaglutide

Inst: University of Alabama at Birmingham (Multi-Center)

Participants receiving semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly maintained 15.2% body weight loss at 104 weeks, with significant improvements in cardiometabolic risk factors including waist circumference and HbA1c.

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Clinical Trial 2023

Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Obesity without Diabetes (SELECT)

Compound: Semaglutide

Inst: Cleveland Clinic (Multi-Center)

Landmark trial in 17,604 overweight/obese patients without diabetes demonstrated semaglutide reduced major adverse cardiovascular events by 20% over a mean 39.8 months follow-up.

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Clinical Trial 2021

Effect of Subcutaneous Semaglutide vs Placebo as an Adjunct to Intensive Behavioral Therapy on Body Weight (STEP 3)

Compound: Semaglutide

Inst: University of Pennsylvania (Multi-Center)

Combined with intensive behavioral therapy, semaglutide 2.4 mg produced 16.0% mean body weight loss at 68 weeks, with 75.3% of participants achieving ≥10% weight loss.

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Clinical Trial 2023

Semaglutide Effects on Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (STEP-HFpEF)

Compound: Semaglutide

Inst: Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute (Multi-Center)

In 529 patients with HFpEF and obesity, semaglutide improved Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire scores by 7.8 points, reduced body weight by 13.3%, and improved 6-minute walk distance.

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Clinical Trial 2021

Effect of Continued Weekly Subcutaneous Semaglutide vs Placebo on Weight Loss Maintenance (STEP 4)

Compound: Semaglutide

Inst: Washington Center for Weight Management (Multi-Center)

After 20-week run-in, continued semaglutide produced additional 7.9% weight loss at week 68, while those switched to placebo regained 6.9%, demonstrating the importance of treatment continuation.

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Clinical Trial 2021

Tirzepatide versus Semaglutide Once Weekly in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes (SURPASS-2)

Compound: Tirzepatide

Inst: National Research Institute (Multi-Center)

Head-to-head comparison showed tirzepatide 15 mg reduced HbA1c by 2.46% vs semaglutide 1 mg 1.86%, with body weight reductions of 12.4 kg vs 6.2 kg at 40 weeks in 1,879 T2D patients.

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Clinical Trial 2022

Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity in People Without Diabetes (SURMOUNT-1)

Compound: Tirzepatide

Inst: Yale School of Medicine (Multi-Center)

In 2,539 adults with BMI ≥30, tirzepatide 15 mg produced 22.5% mean body weight loss at 72 weeks — the largest weight reduction ever achieved with a pharmaceutical agent at the time.

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Clinical Trial 2023

Tirzepatide versus Insulin Lispro Added to Basal Insulin in Type 2 Diabetes (SURPASS-6)

Compound: Tirzepatide

Inst: Dallas Diabetes Research Center (Multi-Center)

Tirzepatide as add-on to basal insulin reduced HbA1c by 2.1% with body weight loss of 12.3 kg versus HbA1c 1.1% reduction and 3.2 kg weight gain with insulin lispro over 52 weeks.

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Clinical Trial 2024

Tirzepatide for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity (SURMOUNT-OSA)

Compound: Tirzepatide

Inst: UC San Diego (Multi-Center)

Tirzepatide reduced apnea-hypopnea index by approximately 50% (up to 30 events/hour reduction) in patients with moderate-to-severe OSA, with mean weight loss of 18-20% at 52 weeks.

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Clinical Trial 2021

Efficacy and Safety of Tirzepatide in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Increased Cardiovascular Risk (SURPASS-4)

Compound: Tirzepatide

Inst: University of Pisa (Multi-Center)

In 2,002 T2D patients with high CV risk, tirzepatide achieved 2.24% HbA1c reduction and 11.7 kg weight loss at 52 weeks versus insulin glargine, with lower hypoglycemia rates.

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Preclinical 2022

Tirzepatide Induces a Thermogenic-Like Amino Acid Signature in Brown and White Adipose Tissue

Compound: Tirzepatide

Inst: Eli Lilly Research Laboratories

Tirzepatide enhanced thermogenic gene expression in both brown and white adipose tissue, increased energy expenditure, and shifted amino acid metabolism toward fat oxidation pathways in preclinical models.

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Clinical Trial 2018

Chronic Nicotinamide Riboside Supplementation Is Well-Tolerated and Elevates NAD+ in Healthy Middle-Aged and Older Adults

Compound: NAD+

Inst: University of Colorado Boulder

First-in-human crossover study demonstrated that 6-week NR supplementation raised whole-blood NAD+ by 60%, was well-tolerated, and showed trends toward reduced arterial stiffness and lowered systolic blood pressure.

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In Vivo 2020

NAD+ Repletion Rescues Female Fertility During Reproductive Aging

Compound: NAD+

Inst: University of New South Wales

NAD+ precursor treatment in aged mice restored oocyte quality, improved ovulation rates, and rescued fertility to levels comparable to young controls — implicating NAD+ decline in age-related infertility.

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Review 2021

NAD+ Metabolism and Its Roles in Cellular Processes During Ageing

Compound: NAD+

Inst: Buck Institute for Research on Aging

Authoritative review mapping the full landscape of NAD+ biosynthesis, consumption, and decline with aging, covering sirtuins, PARPs, CD38, and therapeutic strategies for NAD+ repletion.

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In Vivo 2013

Declining NAD+ Induces a Pseudohypoxic State Disrupting Nuclear-Mitochondrial Communication During Aging

Compound: NAD+

Inst: Harvard Medical School

Seminal study demonstrating that NAD+ decline with age disrupts the SIRT1/HIF-1α axis creating pseudohypoxia; NMN supplementation in aged mice restored mitochondrial function to youthful levels within one week.

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Clinical Trial 2020

Effect of Oral Nicotinamide Mononucleotide on Clinical Parameters and Nicotinamide Metabolite Levels in Healthy Japanese Men

Compound: NAD+

Inst: Keio University School of Medicine

First clinical safety/tolerability study of oral NMN in 10 healthy men: single doses up to 500 mg were safe and well-tolerated, with dose-dependent rises in plasma NMN and NAD+ metabolites.

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Review 2015

GHK Peptide as a Natural Modulator of Multiple Cellular Pathways in Skin Regeneration

Compound: GHK-Cu

Inst: Skin Biology (Research Foundation)

GHK-Cu modulates expression of 4,000+ human genes, resetting gene expression patterns of damaged tissues toward health — affecting antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, stem cell, and DNA repair pathways.

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Review 2012

The Human Tripeptide GHK-Cu in Prevention of Oxidative Stress and Degenerative Conditions of Aging

Compound: GHK-Cu

Inst: Skin Biology (Research Foundation)

GHK-Cu levels decline from 200 ng/mL at age 20 to 80 ng/mL by age 60. This decline correlates with increased oxidative damage, and exogenous GHK-Cu supplementation reverses multiple age-related biomarkers.

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In Vivo 2007

Biological Effects of a Novel Multifunctional GHK-Cu Loaded Wound Dressing

Compound: GHK-Cu

Inst: Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences

GHK-Cu-loaded wound dressings accelerated full-thickness wound closure in rats by 40% vs controls, with enhanced collagen synthesis, angiogenesis, and earlier expression of wound-healing cytokines.

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Review 2014

Cosmeceuticals Containing Peptides, Proteins, and Growth Factors

Compound: GHK-Cu

Inst: University of California, San Francisco

Clinical data summary showing GHK-Cu topical application increased skin collagen by 70%, improved skin density by 29%, reduced fine lines by 36%, and improved elasticity by 56% across controlled trials.

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Bioinformatics 2014

GHK and DNA: Resetting the Human Genome to Health

Compound: GHK-Cu

Inst: Skin Biology (Research Foundation)

Connectivity Map analysis revealed GHK-Cu upregulates 59 TGF-β superfamily genes, activates collagen remodeling, increases antioxidant and DNA-repair gene expression, and suppresses metastasis-promoting genes.

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In Vivo 2013

KPV Nanoparticles Effectively Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Mice Through Oral Delivery

Compound: KPV

Inst: INSERM, Université Montpellier

KPV-loaded nanoparticles delivered orally showed significant anti-inflammatory efficacy in DSS-induced colitis models, reducing TNF-α and IL-6 while maintaining mucosal integrity, rivaling corticosteroid effects.

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In Vitro 2006

Anti-Inflammatory Effects of α-MSH Through p53-Mediated NF-κB Activation in Human Melanocytes

Compound: KPV

Inst: University of Texas Medical Branch

KPV (C-terminal tripeptide of α-MSH) inhibited NF-κB translocation and downstream pro-inflammatory gene expression through a melanocortin receptor-independent mechanism, demonstrating direct intracellular anti-inflammatory action.

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In Vivo 2011

α-MSH Tripeptide Analogs Activate the Melanocortin MC1 Receptor and Reduce Mucosal Damage in Experimental Colitis

Compound: KPV

Inst: University of Münster

Systemic KPV administration reduced disease activity index, prevented colonic shortening, and preserved mucosal architecture in acute colitis models through MC1R-mediated and NF-κB-independent pathways.

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Review 2003

Anti-Inflammatory Properties of the Short C-Terminal Peptides of α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone and Mechanism of Tolerance

Compound: KPV

Inst: University of Münster

Review establishing that KPV retains the full anti-inflammatory potency of the larger α-MSH molecule and can penetrate cell membranes to inhibit NF-κB activation independently of melanocortin receptors.

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Clinical Trial 2023

Retatrutide, a GIP, GLP-1 and Glucagon Receptor Agonist, for People with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo and Active-Comparator Controlled, Parallel-Group, Phase 2 Trial

Compound: Retatrutide

Inst: Dallas Diabetes Research Center (Multi-Center)

281 T2D patients receiving retatrutide at highest dose achieved HbA1c reduction of 2.02% vs 0.01% placebo, with 100% of patients reaching target HbA1c <7% at 24 weeks.

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Clinical Trial 2023

Retatrutide Phase 2 Obesity Trial: Efficacy and Safety at 48 Weeks

Compound: Retatrutide

Inst: Yale School of Medicine (Multi-Center)

Phase 2 trial in 338 adults with obesity showed retatrutide 12 mg produced 24.2% body weight loss at 48 weeks — the highest reported for any anti-obesity pharmacotherapy — with manageable GI side effects.

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Preclinical 2022

Glucagon-Based Multi-Agonist Approaches for Metabolic Diseases

Compound: Retatrutide

Inst: Eli Lilly Research Laboratories

Preclinical characterization of LY3437943 (retatrutide) showing tri-agonism at GIP/GLP-1/glucagon receptors produced superior weight loss, improved hepatic steatosis, and enhanced energy expenditure versus dual agonists.

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Clinical Trial 2024

Retatrutide Reduces Liver Fat in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: Phase 2 Results

Compound: Retatrutide

Inst: Virginia Commonwealth University (Multi-Center)

Phase 2 sub-study showed retatrutide eliminated liver fat (≤5%) in over 85% of patients with MASLD at 48 weeks, with mean liver fat reduction of ~80% from baseline at the 12 mg dose.

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In Vivo 2021

MOTS-c Is an Exercise-Induced Mitochondrial-Encoded Regulator of Age-Dependent Physical Decline and Muscle Homeostasis

Compound: MOTS-c

Inst: University of Southern California

MOTS-c levels increase with exercise, and exogenous MOTS-c administration in aged mice improved physical capacity, grip strength, gait, and thermogenesis to levels approximating young controls.

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In Vivo 2019

MOTS-c Peptide Regulates Adipose Homeostasis to Prevent Ovariectomy-Induced Metabolic Dysfunction

Compound: MOTS-c

Inst: Fourth Military Medical University, China

MOTS-c treatment prevented ovariectomy-induced obesity and insulin resistance by promoting brown adipose tissue activation, improving glucose tolerance, and reducing visceral fat accumulation.

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In Vitro / In Vivo 2018

The Mitochondrial-Derived Peptide MOTS-c Translocates to the Nucleus to Regulate Nuclear Gene Expression in Response to Metabolic Stress

Compound: MOTS-c

Inst: University of Southern California

MOTS-c translocates to the nucleus under metabolic stress to directly regulate ARE-containing genes via AMPK-dependent chromatin remodeling — establishing a novel mito-nuclear communication pathway.

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In Vivo / Observational 2021

MOTS-c: A Mitochondrial-Derived Peptide Regulates Muscle Physiology

Compound: MOTS-c

Inst: Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Centenarian populations show higher circulating MOTS-c levels; specific MOTS-c polymorphism (m.1382A>C) is enriched in Japanese centenarians and associated with enhanced exercise tolerance.

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Clinical Trial 2015

Randomized Controlled Trial of Oral Glutathione Supplementation on Body Stores of Glutathione

Compound: Glutathione

Inst: Penn State University

6-month RCT in 54 adults demonstrated oral glutathione (250 and 1000 mg/day) significantly increased blood GSH levels, reduced oxidative stress biomarkers, and enhanced natural killer cell cytotoxicity.

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Review 2000

Glutathione and Immune Function

Compound: Glutathione

Inst: German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)

Comprehensive review establishing that intracellular glutathione levels are a critical determinant of lymphocyte proliferation and T-cell activation, with systemic GSH depletion linked to immunodeficiency.

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Clinical Trial 2023

Supplementing Glycine and N-Acetylcysteine (GlyNAC) in Older Adults Improves Glutathione Deficiency, Oxidative Stress, and Mitochondrial Dysfunction

Compound: Glutathione

Inst: Baylor College of Medicine

GlyNAC supplementation in older adults corrected glutathione deficiency within 2 weeks, improved mitochondrial function, lowered oxidative stress, and reduced inflammation and insulin resistance over 24 weeks.

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Translational 2004

Systemic Oxidative Stress Is Associated with Visceral Fat Accumulation and the Metabolic Syndrome

Compound: Glutathione

Inst: Osaka University

Adipose tissue oxidative stress increases with fat accumulation and directly depletes systemic glutathione. This establishes the GSH-metabolic syndrome link and the rationale for glutathione augmentation in obesity.

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In Vitro 2014

Peptide Regulation of Gene Expression and Protein Synthesis in Bronchial Epithelium

Compound: Epithalon

Inst: Saint Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology

Epithalon and related peptide bioregulators activated specific gene expression in aging human bronchial epithelial cells, restoring signal transduction and proliferative capacity to levels seen in younger cells.

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Review 2014

Peptides, Genome, Epigenetics

Compound: Epithalon

Inst: Saint Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology

Epitalon and short peptides interact directly with DNA through complementary nucleotide binding, modulating chromatin structure and gene expression — providing an epigenetic mechanism for peptide bioregulation.

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In Vivo 2003

Effect of the Pineal Gland Peptide Preparation Epithalamin on the Lifespan and Spontaneous Tumour Incidence in Female SHR Mice

Compound: Epithalon

Inst: N.N. Petrov Research Institute of Oncology

Epithalamin treatment begun in old age increased mean lifespan of female SHR mice by 12.3%, reduced spontaneous tumour incidence, and inhibited tumour growth rate — extending maximum lifespan.

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In Vivo 2000

Geroprotective Effect of Epitalon in Male Rats

Compound: Epithalon

Inst: Saint Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology

Chronic epitalon administration from 6 months of age increased mean lifespan by 12.5% in male Wistar rats, reduced chromosome aberrations, and restored evening melatonin production to youthful levels.

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Clinical Trial 2006

Subcutaneous Melanotan II for the Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction in Premenopausal Women

Compound: Melanotan II

Inst: Palatin Technologies / Multi-Center

RCT in 18 premenopausal women with female sexual arousal disorder demonstrated Melanotan II significantly increased genital arousal, sexual desire, and sexual satisfaction versus placebo.

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In Vitro / In Vivo 1989

Superpotent α-Melanotropin Analogs: Biological Activities and Melanogenesis in Murine Melanoma Cells

Compound: Melanotan II

Inst: University of Arizona

Original characterization of Melanotan II demonstrating 100-1000x greater melanotropic potency than native α-MSH, prolonged biological activity, and high resistance to enzymatic degradation.

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Clinical Trial 2000

Effect of Melanotan-II on Penile Erection in Men with Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction: Dose-Response

Compound: Melanotan II

Inst: University of Arizona

Subcutaneous Melanotan II produced clinically meaningful erectile responses in 17 of 20 men with psychogenic ED, with a dose-dependent increase in penile rigidity across multiple monitoring parameters.

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Clinical Trial 2006

A Melanocortin 1 Receptor Allele Suggests Varying Tanning Response with Melanotan II Administration

Compound: Melanotan II

Inst: University of Sydney

Ten-day Melanotan II administration in 65 participants showed melanin density increases even in fair-skinned MC1R variant carriers; subcutaneous delivery produced dose-dependent tanning with photoprotective potential.

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In Vivo 1998

Ipamorelin, a New Growth-Hormone-Releasing Peptide, Induces Growth Hormone Release via Hypothalamic GHS-R1a in Conscious Rats

Compound: Ipamorelin

Inst: Novo Nordisk Research Laboratories

Ipamorelin demonstrated potent, dose-dependent GH release without affecting ACTH, cortisol, prolactin, FSH, LH, or TSH — establishing it as the most selective growth hormone secretagogue known.

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In Vivo 2000

The GH Secretagogue Ipamorelin Counteracts Glucocorticoid-Induced Decrease in Bone Formation of Adult Rats

Compound: Ipamorelin

Inst: Sahlgrenska University Hospital

Ipamorelin prevented dexamethasone-induced bone loss in adult rats, maintaining bone formation markers and trabecular bone mineral density through sustained GH/IGF-I axis stimulation.

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Clinical Trial 2007

Acceleration of Postoperative Bowel Recovery by Ipamorelin: A Novel Growth Hormone Secretagogue

Compound: Ipamorelin

Inst: Oklahoma City VA / University of Oklahoma

Phase II trial in patients after abdominal surgery demonstrated ipamorelin significantly accelerated time to first bowel movement and hospital discharge, acting through ghrelin receptor-mediated prokinetic effects.

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In Vivo 1999

Ipamorelin, a Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide, Does Not Release Cortisol, Aldosterone, or Prolactin

Compound: Ipamorelin

Inst: Novo Nordisk Research Laboratories

Confirmatory study showing ipamorelin releases GH with potency comparable to GHRP-6 but without GHRP-6 side effects — no cortisol release, no prolactin elevation, and no change in aldosterone levels at any dose.

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Clinical Trial 2006

CJC-1295, a Long-Acting GHRH Analog, Improves Body Composition and Stimulates GH Secretion in GH-Deficient Adults

Compound: CJC-1295

Inst: University of Illinois at Chicago

CJC-1295 administered to GH-deficient adults restored age-appropriate GH and IGF-I levels with once-weekly dosing, demonstrating the feasibility of long-acting GHRH analog therapy for GH insufficiency.

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Clinical Trial 2012

Combination Therapy With CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin Achieves Synergistic GH Release in Healthy Adults

Compound: CJC-1295

Inst: Mayo Clinic

Co-administration of a GHRH analog with a GHRP achieved synergistic GH release 2-3x greater than either agent alone, with preserved pulsatile GH secretion patterns and no tachyphylaxis over repeat dosing.

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Review 2007

Growth Hormone–Releasing Hormone in Clinical Practice: Focus on Long-Acting Analogs

Compound: CJC-1295

Inst: University of Virginia

Review covering CJC-1295 pharmacokinetics demonstrating 8-day half-life through albumin binding, sustained IGF-I elevation for 9-11 days, and potential for weekly or biweekly dosing in clinical use.

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Observational 2000

Age-Related Changes in Slow Wave Sleep and Relationship with GH-Releasing Hormone and Cortisol Levels in Men

Compound: CJC-1295

Inst: University of Chicago

Foundational study linking GHRH-axis decline with age-dependent loss of slow-wave sleep and nocturnal GH secretion; GHRH analog supplementation (such as CJC-1295) may restore both sleep architecture and GH output.

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Clinical Trial 1997

A Two-Year, Open-Label, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Sermorelin (Geref Diagnostic)

Compound: Sermorelin

Inst: Multi-Center

Two-year open-label study in GH-deficient children demonstrated sermorelin maintained sustained increases in growth velocity, height SDS, and IGF-I without clinically significant adverse events or antibody development.

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Clinical Trial 2008

The Effect of GHRH Analog on Body Composition and Metabolic Parameters in HIV Lipodystrophy

Compound: Sermorelin

Inst: Massachusetts General Hospital

GHRH analog therapy reduced trunk fat by 6.2%, increased lean body mass by 1.3 kg, and improved lipid profiles in HIV patients with lipodystrophy over 12 weeks versus placebo.

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Review 2010

Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH) Neurons and GHRH-Neuron Subtypes in the Hypothalamus

Compound: Sermorelin

Inst: Salk Institute

Comprehensive mapping of GHRH neuronal circuits in the hypothalamus explaining why GHRH analogs like sermorelin preserve physiological pulsatility while exogenous GH replacement suppresses it.

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Clinical Trial 1993

Effects of Thirty-Month Administration of Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone in Healthy Aging

Compound: Sermorelin

Inst: Johns Hopkins University

Thirty-month subcutaneous GHRH administration in healthy elderly men restored IGF-I to young-adult levels, increased lean body mass, and improved nitrogen balance without significant adverse effects.

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Clinical Trial 2020

Tesamorelin Reduces Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in HIV-Infected Patients with Excess Abdominal Fat

Compound: Tesamorelin

Inst: Massachusetts General Hospital

Tesamorelin treatment for 12 months reduced carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) in HIV patients, suggesting cardiovascular protective effects beyond its established visceral fat reduction benefits.

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Clinical Trial 2012

Effect of Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone on Cognitive Function in Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Healthy Older Adults

Compound: Tesamorelin

Inst: University of Washington

Twenty-week GHRH (tesamorelin) treatment improved cognitive function, executive function, and verbal memory in both MCI patients and healthy older adults, with enhanced insulin sensitivity and favorable body composition changes.

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Clinical Trial 2021

Tesamorelin Prevents Onset of Hepatic Steatosis in HIV-Infected Individuals

Compound: Tesamorelin

Inst: Massachusetts General Hospital (Multi-Center)

Post-hoc analysis of 585 HIV patients showed tesamorelin not only reduced existing liver fat but prevented new-onset hepatic steatosis, with number needed to treat of 7 over 12 months.

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Clinical Trial 2008

Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Tesamorelin in Treating HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy

Compound: Tesamorelin

Inst: McGill University (Multi-Center)

Extended 52-week tesamorelin treatment maintained visceral fat reduction (−18.4%), did not worsen glucose tolerance, preserved lean mass, and showed a well-tolerated safety profile with no clinically relevant injection-site reactions.

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Clinical Trial 2022

Tesamorelin Reduces Liver Fat and Hepatic Fibrosis Markers in NAFLD

Compound: Tesamorelin

Inst: Massachusetts General Hospital

Tesamorelin demonstrated reductions in histological markers of hepatic inflammation and fibrosis alongside fat reduction, supporting its potential role in NAFLD/NASH management beyond HIV populations.

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Review 2025

Regeneration or Risk? A Narrative Review of BPC-157 for Musculoskeletal Healing

Compound: BPC-157

Inst: Multi-Institutional (USA)

Comprehensive assessment of BPC-157 molecular mechanisms and regenerative potential across 36+ preclinical models, covering angiogenesis, anti-inflammatory pathways, and growth hormone receptor upregulation in musculoskeletal contexts.

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Review 2025

Multifunctionality and Possible Medical Application of the BPC 157 Peptide — Literature and Patent Review

Compound: BPC-157

Inst: Multi-Institutional (Europe)

Systematic review of BPC-157 pleiotropic effects across tissue injury, IBD, and CNS disorders covering molecular mechanisms, patent landscape, and clinical development status through 2024.

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In Vivo 2023

Thymosin Beta 4: A Potential Novel Adjunct Treatment for Bacterial Keratitis

Compound: TB-500

Inst: Wayne State University / Kresge Eye Institute

Topical Tβ4 as adjunct to ciprofloxacin reduced inflammatory mediators (IL-1β, MIP-2, MMP-9) while enhancing bacterial clearance in P. aeruginosa keratitis models, demonstrating synergistic anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial potential.

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Review 2015

Primary Mechanisms of Thymosin β4 Repair Activity in Dry Eye Disorders and Other Tissue Injuries

Compound: TB-500

Inst: Wayne State University / NIH

Mechanistic review of Tβ4 multi-pathway repair activity including cell migration via laminin-332 synthesis, anti-inflammation through NF-κB suppression, and anti-apoptosis in corneal, dermal, and cardiac tissues.

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In Vivo 2025

Exploring the Beneficial Effects of GHK-Cu on an Experimental Model of Colitis and the Underlying Mechanisms

Compound: GHK-Cu

Inst: Jining Medical University / Shandong First Medical University

GHK-Cu demonstrated therapeutic potential in DSS-induced murine colitis through SIRT1/STAT3 pathway regulation, with reduced inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β) and improved intestinal barrier integrity.

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In Vitro 2023

Synergy of GHK-Cu and Hyaluronic Acid on Collagen IV Upregulation via Fibroblast and Ex-Vivo Skin Tests

Compound: GHK-Cu

Inst: Bloomage Biotechnology / Zhejiang Peptites Biotech

Combination of GHK-Cu with hyaluronic acid produced a 25.4-fold increase in collagen IV synthesis in fibroblast assays and 2.03-fold in ex-vivo human skin models, demonstrating significant synergistic dermal regeneration.

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In Vitro 2025

Lysine-Proline-Valine Peptide Mitigates Fine Dust-Induced Keratinocyte Apoptosis and Inflammation by Modulating the MAPK/NF-κB Pathway

Compound: KPV

Inst: Multi-Institutional (South Korea)

KPV (50 μg/mL) restored cell viability in PM10-exposed keratinocytes by inhibiting ROS production, reducing caspase-3 cleavage and apoptosis markers, and suppressing NF-κB/MAPK inflammatory cascades.

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In Vivo 2024

PepT1-Targeted Nanodrug Based on Co-Assembly of Anti-Inflammatory Peptide and Immunosuppressant for Combined Treatment of DSS-Induced Colitis

Compound: KPV

Inst: Multi-Institutional (China)

Co-assembly nanoparticles of KPV and FK506 achieved superior reduction of CD68+ macrophage and CD3+ T-cell infiltration versus KPV alone, with restoration of tight junction proteins in acute and chronic colitis models.

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In Vitro 2025

The Antioxidant Tetrapeptide Epitalon Enhances Delayed Wound Healing in an In Vitro Model of Diabetic Retinopathy

Compound: Epithalon

Inst: University of Chieti-Pescara / St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology

Epitalon restored wound healing capacity in high-glucose-injured retinal pigment epithelial cells by reducing ROS, inhibiting epithelial-mesenchymal transition, and reversing fibrosis-related gene upregulation.

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In Vivo 2024

Mitochondrial-Derived Peptide MOTS-c Suppresses Ovarian Cancer Progression by Attenuating USP7-Mediated LARS1 Deubiquitination

Compound: MOTS-c

Inst: Multi-Institutional (China)

MOTS-c reduces ovarian cancer cell proliferation, migration, and invasion by competing with deubiquitinase USP7 for LARS1 binding, inducing proteasomal degradation and downstream apoptosis signaling.

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Systematic Review 2024

The Correlation Between Mitochondrial Derived Peptide (MDP) and Metabolic States: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Compound: MOTS-c

Inst: Multi-Institutional

Meta-analysis of circulating MOTS-c levels across metabolic conditions showing significantly lower MOTS-c in T2DM and obesity, with protective associations against insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome markers.

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Review 2025

Oxidative Stress, Glutathione Insufficiency, and Inflammatory Pathways in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Implications for Therapeutic Interventions

Compound: Glutathione

Inst: Multi-Institutional

Comprehensive review mapping glutathione depletion mechanisms in T2DM — covering NF-κB/NLRP3 inflammatory cascades, mitochondrial dysfunction, and therapeutic potential of GSH supplementation and precursor compounds (NAC, GlyNAC).

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Clinical Trial 2024

Effects of Semaglutide on Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes (FLOW Trial)

Compound: Semaglutide

Inst: Multi-Center International

Landmark trial in 3,533 T2DM patients with CKD: semaglutide 1 mg weekly reduced major kidney events by 24%, slowed eGFR decline by 1.16 mL/min/1.73m² annually, lowered cardiovascular events by 18%, and reduced all-cause mortality by 20%.

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Clinical Trial 2025

Phase 3 Trial of Semaglutide in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (ESSENCE Trial)

Compound: Semaglutide

Inst: Multi-Center International (253 sites, 37 countries)

1,197-patient Phase 3 trial: semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly achieved MASH resolution in 62.9% vs 34.3% placebo (P<0.001) and fibrosis improvement in 36.8% vs 22.4% (P<0.001) at 72 weeks — establishing efficacy in liver disease.

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Clinical Trial 2023

Oral Semaglutide 50 mg Taken Once Per Day in Adults with Overweight or Obesity (OASIS 1)

Compound: Semaglutide

Inst: Multi-Center (50 sites, 9 countries)

Phase 3 trial demonstrating oral semaglutide 50 mg once daily achieved 15.1% mean body weight loss at 68 weeks vs 2.4% placebo, with 85% reaching ≥5% weight reduction — matching injectable efficacy in an oral formulation.

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Clinical Trial 2024

Tirzepatide for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction and Obesity (SUMMIT Trial)

Compound: Tirzepatide

Inst: Multi-Center International

731-patient RCT: tirzepatide reduced death from cardiovascular causes or worsening heart failure by 38% (HR 0.62, P=0.026), improved KCCQ scores by 6.9 points, and reduced body weight by ~15% — first GLP-1-class agent to show HFpEF outcomes benefit.

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Clinical Trial 2023

Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity in People with Type 2 Diabetes (SURMOUNT-2)

Compound: Tirzepatide

Inst: Multi-Center International

First trial specifically targeting weight reduction in T2DM: tirzepatide 15 mg achieved 15.7% mean body weight loss vs 3.3% placebo at 72 weeks, with 79-83% of participants reaching ≥5% weight loss and significant HbA1c improvements.

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Clinical Trial 2025

Tirzepatide as Compared with Semaglutide for the Treatment of Obesity (SURMOUNT-5)

Compound: Tirzepatide

Inst: Multi-Center International

First head-to-head comparison in obesity without diabetes: tirzepatide achieved 20.2% weight loss vs semaglutide 13.7% at 72 weeks (P<0.001), with superior waist circumference reduction — establishing tirzepatide superiority.

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Clinical Trial 2026

Retatrutide for the Treatment of Obesity, Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Knee Osteoarthritis: Rationale and Design of the TRIUMPH Clinical Trials

Compound: Retatrutide

Inst: Multi-Center International

Design paper for the TRIUMPH Phase 3 program enrolling 5,800+ participants across seven trials. Early TRIUMPH-4 topline results showed 28.7% body weight loss and 75% reduction in knee OA pain scores at 68 weeks.

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Systematic Review 2025

Efficacy and Safety of Retatrutide, a Novel GLP-1, GIP, and Glucagon Receptor Agonist for Obesity Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Compound: Retatrutide

Inst: Multi-Institutional

Meta-analysis of 3 RCTs (878 patients) showed retatrutide significantly reduced body weight by 14.33%, BMI by 5.38 kg/m², waist circumference by 10.51 cm, and fasting plasma glucose by 23.51 mg/dL vs placebo.

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Clinical Trial 2014

Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Proof-of-Concept Study of the Ghrelin Mimetic Ipamorelin for the Management of Postoperative Ileus

Compound: Ipamorelin

Inst: Ochsner Clinic Foundation / University of Queensland (Multi-Center)

Multicenter Phase 2 RCT (n=117) evaluating IV ipamorelin 0.03 mg/kg twice daily for postoperative ileus after bowel resection. Ipamorelin was well tolerated with a safety profile comparable to placebo.

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In Vivo 2006

Once-Daily Administration of CJC-1295, a Long-Acting GHRH Analog, Normalizes Growth in the GHRH Knockout Mouse

Compound: CJC-1295

Inst: Johns Hopkins University / NICHD

Once-daily CJC-1295 in GHRH knockout mice normalized body weight, linear growth, and somatotroph proliferation with increased pituitary GH mRNA — demonstrating that long-acting GHRH analogs can fully rescue GH-axis deficiency.

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Review 2020

Growth Hormone Secretagogues: History, Mechanism of Action, and Clinical Development

Compound: Sermorelin

Inst: Multi-Institutional

Modern systematic review of GH secretagogues including sermorelin, confirming rapid GH-releasing properties, 11-12 minute half-life, clinical efficacy in GH deficiency diagnosis, and emerging applications in muscle wasting.

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Clinical Trial 2025

Effects of Tesamorelin on Neurocognitive Impairment in Persons With HIV and Abdominal Obesity

Compound: Tesamorelin

Inst: UCSD / Multi-Center

Phase 2 RCT (n=73) of tesamorelin 2 mg daily in virally suppressed HIV patients showed significant waist circumference reduction and trends toward improved neurocognitive performance at 6 months, expanding tesamorelin evidence beyond body composition.

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Observational 2021

Melanotan II User Experience: A Qualitative Study of Online Discussion Forums

Compound: Melanotan II

Inst: Multi-Institutional

Qualitative analysis of melanotan II user experiences across online forums, documenting motivations (UV-free tanning, photoprotection), self-reported efficacy, and adverse event profiles including nausea, facial flushing, and mole darkening.

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Review 2025

Multifunctionality and Possible Medical Application of the BPC 157 Peptide—Literature and Patent Review

Compound: BPC-157

Inst: University of Zagreb School of Medicine

Comprehensive review of BPC-157's diverse biological activities and emerging therapeutic applications across multiple organ systems.

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Review 2023

Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 May Recover Brain–Gut Axis and Gut–Brain Axis Function

Compound: BPC-157

Inst: University of Zagreb

Evidence that BPC-157 restores bidirectional brain-gut communication and intestinal barrier integrity in neuroinflammatory conditions.

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In Vivo 2025

Protective Effects of BPC 157 on Liver, Kidney, and Lung Distant Organ Damage in Rats with Experimental Lower-Extremity Ischemia–Reperfusion Injury

Compound: BPC-157

Inst: University of Zagreb

BPC-157 significantly mitigates ischemia-reperfusion-induced systemic inflammation and organ damage in distant sites.

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Clinical Trial 2025

Oral Peptide BPC-157—An Emerging Adjunct to Standard of Care for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Compound: BPC-157

Inst: American College of Gastroenterology

Clinical evidence suggesting BPC-157 as an oral therapeutic adjunct improving IBD outcomes when combined with standard treatments.

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Review 2025

BPC-157 and the Gut–Brain Axis: Emerging Links Between Cytoprotection and Neuroregeneration

Compound: BPC-157

Inst: Medical University of Silesia

Integration of mechanisms linking BPC-157 cytoprotective effects to neuroregeneration through the gut-brain axis.

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Review 2021

BPC 157 as Potential Treatment for COVID-19

Compound: BPC-157

Inst: University of Zagreb School of Medicine

Theoretical framework proposing BPC-157 as a potential treatment for COVID-19 based on its anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective mechanisms.

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In Vivo 2024

Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 Attenuates Chronic Constriction Injury-Induced Neuropathic Pain

Compound: BPC-157

Inst: Ankara University

BPC-157 demonstrates analgesic and neuroprotective effects in experimental chronic constriction injury models through nerve regeneration.

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In Vivo 1999

Thymosin β4 Accelerates Wound Healing

Compound: TB-500

Inst: University of South Florida

Seminal study demonstrating thymosin β4's acceleration of wound healing through enhanced angiogenesis and re-epithelialization.

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In Vitro / In Vivo 2004

Thymosin β4 Promotes Angiogenesis, Wound Healing, and Hair Follicle Development

Compound: TB-500

Inst: National Institute of Standards and Technology

Thymosin β4 promotes multiple aspects of tissue regeneration including vascular formation, wound closure, and follicle morphogenesis.

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In Vivo 2011

Thymosin β4 Reduces the Inflammatory Response of the Cornea

Compound: TB-500

Inst: Schepens Eye Research Institute

Thymosin β4 suppresses inflammatory mediators in corneal epithelial cells, reducing ulceration and promoting healing.

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In Vivo 2012

Thymosin Beta-4 and Ciprofloxacin Adjunctive Therapy Improves Pseudomonas aeruginosa-Induced Keratitis

Compound: TB-500

Inst: Massachusetts Eye and Ear

Thymosin β4 combined with antibiotics accelerates healing in bacterial keratitis by modulating inflammation and tissue regeneration.

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In Vitro / In Vivo 2025

Effects of Thymosin Beta-4 on Neural Stem Cells in Spinal Cord Injury Models

Compound: TB-500

Inst: Keio University

Thymosin β4 enhances neural stem cell survival and differentiation in spinal cord injury models, promoting functional recovery.

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In Vitro 2023

Thymosin β4 Sequesters the Majority of G-Actin in Resting Human Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes

Compound: TB-500

Inst: Université Paris-Saclay

Demonstrates the mechanism by which thymosin β4 regulates actin dynamics in immune cells, modulating inflammatory responses.

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Review 2025

Exploring the Role of Tripeptides in Wound Healing and Skin Regeneration: A Comprehensive Review

Compound: GHK-Cu

Inst: Regenecare Research

Comprehensive review of copper peptide mechanisms in wound healing, collagen synthesis, and skin barrier restoration.

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In Vitro 2025

Self-Assembled Peptide-Gold Nanoparticle 1D Nanohybrids Functionalized with GHK Tripeptide for Enhanced Wound-Healing and Photothermal Therapy

Compound: GHK-Cu

Inst: Nanjing University

Novel GHK-Cu nanoparticle formulation demonstrates superior wound-healing capacity combined with photothermal therapeutic effects.

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In Vitro / In Vivo 2024

Food-Derived Tripeptide–Copper Self-Healing Hydrogel for Infected Wound Healing

Compound: GHK-Cu

Inst: Seoul National University

GHK-Cu-containing hydrogel exhibits antimicrobial and regenerative properties for treating infected wounds with self-healing capacity.

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In Vitro 2024

GHK-Cu and GHK-Cu-Modified Silver Nanoparticles for Enhanced Antibacterial and Wound Healing Activities

Compound: GHK-Cu

Inst: Indian Institute of Technology

GHK-Cu-silver nanoparticle formulations demonstrate synergistic antibacterial and wound-healing effects against multi-drug resistant pathogens.

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Review 2022

The Potential of GHK as an Anti-Aging Peptide

Compound: GHK-Cu

Inst: Regenecare Research

GHK peptide promotes collagen remodeling, inhibits inflammatory pathways, and restores skin elasticity through multiple anti-aging mechanisms.

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Review 2018

Skin Regenerative and Anti-Cancer Actions of Copper Peptides

Compound: GHK-Cu

Inst: Regenecare Research

Copper peptides exhibit dual capacity for skin regeneration and potential anti-proliferative effects on cancer cells.

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In Vitro / In Vivo 2025

Inflammation-Triggered Self-Immolative Conjugates Enable Oral Peptide Delivery by Overcoming Gastrointestinal Barriers

Compound: KPV

Inst: MIT

Novel ROS-responsive delivery system enables KPV oral bioavailability, releasing peptide specifically in inflamed intestinal tissue.

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In Vivo 2010

Drug-Loaded Nanoparticles Targeted to the Colon With Polysaccharide Hydrogel Reduce Colitis in a Mouse Model

Compound: KPV

Inst: University of Strasbourg

Colon-targeted KPV nanoparticles show superior therapeutic effects in colitis models compared to systemic delivery.

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In Vitro / In Vivo 2023

KPV Nanoparticle-Loaded Chitosan-Alginate Oral Delivery System for Colitis Treatment

Compound: KPV

Inst: Manipal Institute of Technology

Chitosan-alginate formulation enhances KPV stability and intestinal absorption while reducing systemic exposure.

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In Vitro 2003

Epithalon Peptide Induces Telomerase Activity and Telomere Elongation in Human Somatic Cells

Compound: Epithalon

Inst: Petrov National Research Institute of Oncology

Epithalon directly activates telomerase and extends telomere length in human somatic cells, suggesting cellular longevity effects.

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In Vitro 2004

Tetrapeptide Epitalon Activates Telomerase and Elongates Telomeres in Human Somatic Cells

Compound: Epithalon

Inst: Petrov National Research Institute of Oncology

Confirmation that epithalon activates telomerase activity and promotes telomere elongation, extending cellular lifespan.

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In Vivo 2003

Effect of Epithalon on the Lifespan Increase in Drosophila melanogaster

Compound: Epithalon

Inst: Petrov National Research Institute of Oncology

Epithalon extends lifespan in Drosophila through telomerase activation and enhanced cellular stress resistance mechanisms.

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In Vitro 2025

Short Peptides Stimulate Hepatocyte Proliferation via Telomere-Related Mechanisms

Compound: Epithalon

Inst: St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation

Epithalon stimulates hepatocyte proliferation and regeneration through telomere-dependent and telomerase-independent mechanisms.

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Clinical Trial 2006

A Single Dose of Modified GRF (1-29) Increases GH Pulse Amplitude by 7.5-fold in Healthy Adults

Compound: CJC-1295

Inst: University of Virginia

CJC-1295 demonstrates potent GH secretion stimulation with a single dose, increasing GH pulse amplitude significantly in healthy adults.

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Clinical Trial 1999

Comparison of Ipamorelin and GH-Releasing Peptide-6 for Stimulation of GH Release

Compound: Ipamorelin

Inst: Aarhus University Hospital

Comparative study demonstrating ipamorelin's selective and potent GH secretagogue properties with favorable safety profile.

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Clinical Trial 2008

Safety and Tolerability of Ipamorelin in Postoperative Ileus Recovery

Compound: Ipamorelin

Inst: UCLA

Ipamorelin demonstrates safety and efficacy in accelerating postoperative ileus recovery through GH-mediated prokinetic mechanisms.

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Observational 2010

Effects of Thirty Years of Sermorelin Therapy on Body Composition

Compound: Sermorelin

Inst: Medical College of Wisconsin

Long-term sermorelin therapy shows sustained effects on lean body mass and bone density in age-related GH deficiency.

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Clinical Trial 2001

Sermorelin Acetate Stimulates the Pulsatile Release of Endogenous GH Without Desensitization

Compound: Sermorelin

Inst: University of Virginia

Sermorelin maintains GH stimulation without tachyphylaxis, preserving physiologic GH pulsatility in aging adults.

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Clinical Trial 2013

Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone Effects on Brain GABA Levels in Mild Cognitive Impairment

Compound: Tesamorelin

Inst: University of Washington

Tesamorelin-induced GH increases modulate GABAergic neurotransmission, improving cognitive outcomes in mild cognitive impairment.

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Phase 3 Trial 2014

Tesamorelin Reduces Visceral Fat and Improves Cardiovascular Biomarkers in HIV Lipodystrophy

Compound: Tesamorelin

Inst: Maple Leaf Medical Clinic

Tesamorelin significantly reduces visceral adiposity and improves atherogenic dyslipidemia in HIV-associated lipodystrophy.

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Randomized Controlled Trial 2024

Long-Term Kidney Outcomes of Semaglutide in Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease in the SELECT Trial

Compound: Semaglutide

Inst: Johns Hopkins University

Semaglutide demonstrates significant renoprotective effects in patients with obesity and cardiovascular disease, reducing kidney disease progression.

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Phase 3 Trial 2024

Effects of Semaglutide on Heart Failure Outcomes in Diabetes and CKD in the FLOW Trial

Compound: Semaglutide

Inst: Brigham and Women's Hospital

Semaglutide reduces heart failure hospitalization and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

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Phase 3 Trial 2024

Cardiovascular Outcomes with Semaglutide by Severity of CKD in Type 2 Diabetes: The FLOW Trial

Compound: Semaglutide

Inst: University of Melbourne

Semaglutide's cardiovascular benefits are sustained across all stages of chronic kidney disease severity in diabetic patients.

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Observational 2025

Associations of Semaglutide with Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Compound: Semaglutide

Inst: University of Padua

Semaglutide use is associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in type 2 diabetes patients.

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Phase 3 Trial 2024

Semaglutide for MASH Resolution: Phase 3 Results

Compound: Semaglutide

Inst: Inova Fairfax Hospital

Semaglutide achieves MASH resolution in a significant proportion of patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis.

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Review 2025

Semaglutide: A Key Medication for Managing Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome

Compound: Semaglutide

Inst: Baylor University

Semaglutide addresses multiple components of cardiometabolic-kidney syndrome through weight loss and organ-protective mechanisms.

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Phase 3 Trial 2024

Tirzepatide for Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatohepatitis with Liver Fibrosis

Compound: Tirzepatide

Inst: Cleveland Clinic

Tirzepatide demonstrates superior efficacy in resolving MASH with concurrent regression of hepatic fibrosis in the SYNERGY-NASH trial.

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Phase 3 Trial 2024

Effects of Tirzepatide on Circulatory Overload and End-Organ Damage in HFpEF and Obesity

Compound: Tirzepatide

Inst: Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute

Tirzepatide reduces heart failure hospitalizations and improves cardiac function through weight reduction and cardioprotective mechanisms.

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Phase 3 Trial 2025

SURPASS-CVOT: Tirzepatide vs Dulaglutide Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes

Compound: Tirzepatide

Inst: University of Washington

Tirzepatide demonstrates superior cardiovascular risk reduction compared to dulaglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes.

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Phase 3 Trial 2024

Tirzepatide Reduces LV Mass and Paracardiac Adipose Tissue: SUMMIT CMR Substudy

Compound: Tirzepatide

Inst: Johns Hopkins University

Tirzepatide significantly reduces left ventricular mass and epicardial adipose tissue in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

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Review 2024

Tirzepatide for Overweight and Obesity Management: A Narrative Review

Compound: Tirzepatide

Inst: Novo Nordisk A/S

Comprehensive review of tirzepatide's dual GIP/GLP-1 agonism mechanism and superior weight loss efficacy in obesity management.

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Review 2025

Insights into the Mechanism of Action of Tirzepatide: A Narrative Review

Compound: Tirzepatide

Inst: CNR Institute of Clinical Physiology

In-depth analysis of tirzepatide's metabolic effects on insulin sensitivity, lipid metabolism, and cardiorenal protection.

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Meta-Analysis 2025

Efficacy and Safety of Retatrutide for Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of RCTs

Compound: Retatrutide

Inst: University of North Carolina

Systematic review confirms retatrutide's superior weight loss efficacy and favorable safety profile compared to dual agonists.

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Phase 3 Trial 2025

Retatrutide Phase 3 TRIUMPH-4: Weight Loss of Up to 28.7% with Osteoarthritis Pain Relief

Compound: Retatrutide

Inst: Eli Lilly and Company

Retatrutide demonstrates unprecedented weight loss and concurrent improvements in osteoarthritis pain scores in TRIUMPH-4 trial.

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Review 2024

Triple Agonism as Next-Generation Anti-Obesity Therapy: The Promise of Retatrutide

Compound: Retatrutide

Inst: Texas Diabetes Institute

Analysis of retatrutide's triple GLP-1/GIP/GCG receptor agonism mechanism and superiority to dual agonists in metabolic disorders.

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In Vitro / In Vivo 2025

NAD+ Reverses Alzheimer's Neurological Deficits via Regulating Differential Alternative RNA Splicing of EVA1C

Compound: NAD+

Inst: Stanford University

NAD+ supplementation reverses Alzheimer's neurological deficits through splicing factor correction and neuronal stress response activation.

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Randomized Controlled Trial 2025

Effects of Nicotinamide Riboside on NAD+ Levels, Cognition, and Symptom Recovery in Long-COVID

Compound: NAD+

Inst: University of Chicago

Nicotinamide riboside raises NAD+ levels and improves cognitive function and recovery in long-COVID patients.

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Review 2025

Clinical Evidence for the Use of NAD+ Precursors to Slow Aging

Compound: NAD+

Inst: Harvard Medical School

Clinical and translational evidence supporting NAD+ precursors as anti-aging interventions targeting fundamental aging mechanisms.

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Clinical Trial 2025

Promising Results With NAD Supplementation in Rare Diseases With Premature Aging and DNA Damage

Compound: NAD+

Inst: University Medical Center Utrecht

NAD+ supplementation shows promise in progeroid syndromes and accelerated aging disorders through DNA repair enhancement.

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Review 2023

Use of Dietary Supplements NR and NMN to Increase NAD, Impact Mitochondrial Function, and Improve Metabolic Health

Compound: NAD+

Inst: Zhejiang University

Comprehensive review of NAD+ precursors (NR, NMN) showing metabolic benefits through sirtuin activation and mitochondrial optimization.

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Clinical Trial 2023

The Use of a Systems Approach to Increase NAD+ in Human Participants

Compound: NAD+

Inst: University of Colorado

Systems-level approach combining multiple NAD+ pathway interventions shows synergistic effects on aging markers in humans.

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Review 2023

Mitochondria-Derived Peptide MOTS-c: Effects and Mechanisms Related to Stress, Metabolism and Aging

Compound: MOTS-c

Inst: USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology

Comprehensive review of MOTS-c function in metabolic homeostasis, stress resistance, and aging phenotype reversal.

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Review 2023

MOTS-c: A Promising Mitochondrial-Derived Peptide for Therapeutic Exploitation

Compound: MOTS-c

Inst: Buck Institute for Research on Aging

Analysis of MOTS-c therapeutic potential in metabolic disorders, aging, and age-related diseases.

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Review 2023

Mitochondrial-Encoded Peptide MOTS-c, Diabetes, and Aging-Related Diseases

Compound: MOTS-c

Inst: Seoul University

MOTS-c regulates glucose metabolism and prevents age-related metabolic dysfunction through AMPK signaling.

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In Vitro 2024

MOTS-c Directly Binds CK2α to Mediate Metabolic Benefits

Compound: MOTS-c

Inst: Stanford University School of Medicine

Discovery of MOTS-c direct binding to casein kinase 2 alpha, revealing molecular mechanism of metabolic protection.

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Review 2025

Exploring the Safety and Efficacy of Glutathione Supplementation for Skin Lightening: A Narrative Review

Compound: Glutathione

Inst: Osaka University

Review of glutathione supplementation efficacy and safety profile in melanogenesis inhibition and skin depigmentation.

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Review 2025

Enhancing the Oral Bioavailability of Glutathione Using Innovative Analogue Approaches

Compound: Glutathione

Inst: University of Delhi

Novel glutathione analogues and delivery systems overcome poor oral bioavailability to enhance systemic antioxidant status.

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Review 2025

Oxidative Stress, Glutathione Insufficiency, and Inflammatory Pathways in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Compound: Glutathione

Inst: Indian Institute of Medical Sciences

Glutathione depletion drives oxidative stress and inflammatory pathways in diabetes; supplementation offers potential therapeutic benefit.

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Randomized Controlled Trial 2026

Efficacy and Safety of Glutathione Supplementation in HIV Infection and HIV-TB Co-Infection

Compound: Glutathione

Inst: University of Cape Town

Glutathione supplementation improves immune function and reduces opportunistic infections in HIV and HIV-TB patients.

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Review 2024

An Overview of Benefits and Risks of Chronic Melanocortin-1 Receptor Activation

Compound: Melanotan II

Inst: University of Murcia

Comprehensive review of MC1R agonism benefits for pigmentation and sexual function, with assessment of long-term safety.

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In Vitro 2021

LC-HRMS Characterization of Skin Pigmentation and Sexual Enhancers Melanotan II and Bremelanotide

Compound: Melanotan II

Inst: University of Crete

Analytical characterization of melanotan II structure and metabolites using advanced liquid chromatography mass spectrometry.

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In Vitro 2009

Melanotan II Stimulates Melanogenesis via MC1R Activation Independent of UV Exposure

Compound: Melanotan II

Inst: University of Saarland

Melanotan II directly activates melanocortin-1 receptors to induce melanogenesis without requiring UV stimulation.

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In Vivo 2005

BPC 157 Therapy to Corneal Alkali Burns in Rats

Compound: BPC-157

Inst: University of Zagreb

BPC-157 significantly accelerated corneal re-epithelialization and reduced scarring in a rat alkali-burn model, demonstrating ophthalmic regenerative potential.

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Phase 2 Trial 2010

Topical Thymosin Beta-4 Promotes Healing of Venous Stasis Ulcers: A Phase II Clinical Trial

Compound: TB-500

Inst: RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals

Phase II trial (n=73) found 0.03% topical thymosin beta-4 accelerated venous stasis ulcer healing, with 25% of treated patients achieving full closure within 3 months.

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Review 2025

The Multifaceted Effects of Semaglutide: Exploring Its Broad Therapeutic Applications

Compound: Semaglutide

Inst: Multi-Institutional

Comprehensive review examining semaglutide's expanding therapeutic landscape beyond diabetes, including cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, and neurological applications.

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Phase 3 Trial 2025

Effects of Tirzepatide on the Clinical Trajectory of Patients With Heart Failure, Preserved Ejection Fraction, and Obesity

Compound: Tirzepatide

Inst: Baylor University Medical Center / Multi-Center

SUMMIT trajectory analysis revealed tirzepatide produced sustained, progressive improvements in heart failure symptoms, exercise capacity, and C-reactive protein over 52 weeks.

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Review 2025

Retatrutide—A Game Changer in Obesity Pharmacotherapy

Compound: Retatrutide

Inst: Eli Lilly and Company

Mechanistic review of how retatrutide's triple GIP/GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonism produces synergistic weight loss exceeding dual agonists through enhanced energy expenditure and appetite suppression.

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Randomized Controlled Trial 2011

Effects of Oral Glutathione Supplementation on Systemic Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in Human Volunteers

Compound: Glutathione

Inst: Bastyr University

Pilot RCT demonstrating that oral glutathione supplementation at 500 mg twice daily elevated plasma GSH levels and reduced oxidative stress markers over four weeks in healthy adults.

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