Research Library · Sourced

The literature behind every vial.

A working library of peer-reviewed studies indexed in PubMed across every compound we offer. Listed alphabetically by compound. Linking is for research context, not endorsement of any therapeutic application or human use.

—Articles & Editorial

From the research desk.

Long-form breakdowns of compound mechanisms, study summaries, and the why-it-matters reading we publish for the research community. New articles published monthly.

BPC-157 mechanism review: from gastric peptide to systemic repair signaling

A working paper survey of the Sikiric group's two decades of preclinical research, the angiogenesis pathway evidence, and what remains unanswered.

Tesamorelin vs. Ipamorelin: GHRH analog vs. GHRP secretagogue

Why these two compounds are studied together and how they hit the GH axis through complementary receptors.

Triple agonists: GLP-1 / GIP / glucagon and the next generation of metabolic peptides

A breakdown of why retatrutide's three-receptor profile is producing different outcomes than dual GLP-1/GIP agonists in published trial data.

Reading a Certificate of Analysis: HPLC, LC-MS, and what every line means

A practical guide to interpreting purity and identity testing reports for research peptides. What's normal, what's a red flag, and how to verify.

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—Literature

Studies by compound.

An indexed list of peer-reviewed papers from PubMed referencing each compound in the catalog. Provided as research context. Linking does not constitute endorsement of any therapeutic application or human use.

Sikiric P, et al. (2024) · Pharmaceuticals (Basel)

The stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 pleiotropic beneficial activity and its possible relations with neurotransmitter activity

Józwiak M, et al. (2025) · Pharmaceuticals (Basel)

Multifunctionality and possible medical application of the BPC 157 peptide: literature and patent review

Vasireddi N, et al. (2025) · HSS Journal

Emerging use of BPC-157 in orthopaedic sports medicine: a systematic review

McGuire FP, et al. (2025) · Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med


Regeneration or risk? A narrative review of BPC-157 for musculoskeletal healing

Seiwerth S, et al. (2021) · Front Pharmacol


Stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 and wound healing

Vukojevic J, et al. (2022) · Neural Regen Res


Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 and the central nervous system

Chang CH, et al. (2011) · J Appl Physiol


The promoting effect of pentadecapeptide BPC 157 on tendon healing involves tendon outgrowth, cell survival, and cell migration

Seiwerth S, et al. (2014) · Curr Pharm Des


BPC 157 and blood vessels

Sikiric P, et al. (2020) · Gut and Liver


Stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157, Robert’s stomach cytoprotection / adaptive cytoprotection / organoprotection, and Selye’s stress coping response

Park JM, et al. (2020) · Curr Pharm Des


BPC 157 rescued NSAID-cytotoxicity via stabilizing intestinal permeability and enhancing cytoprotection

BPC-157 + TB-500

Sikiric P, et al. (2024) · Pharmaceuticals (Basel) · BPC-157


The stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 pleiotropic beneficial activity and its possible relations with neurotransmitter activity

Bock-Marquette I, et al. (2023) · Int Immunopharmacol · TB-500 / Tβ4


Thymosin beta-4 denotes new directions towards developing prosperous anti-aging regenerative therapies

Vasireddi N, et al. (2025) · HSS Journal

Emerging use of BPC-157 in orthopaedic sports medicine: a systematic review

Pipes GT, Yang J (2016) · Vitam Horm · TB-500 / Tβ4


Cardioprotection by Thymosin Beta 4

Sosne G (2018) · Expert Opin Biol Ther · TB-500 / Tβ4


Thymosin beta 4 and the eye: the journey from bench to bedside

Seiwerth S, et al. (2021) · Front Pharmacol · BPC-157


Stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 and wound healing

Chang CH, et al. (2011) · J Appl Physiol


The promoting effect of pentadecapeptide BPC 157 on tendon healing involves tendon outgrowth, cell survival, and cell migration

Seiwerth S, et al. (2014) · Curr Pharm Des


BPC 157 and blood vessels

Belsky JB, et al. (2018) · Expert Opin Biol Ther · TB-500 / Tβ4


Thymosin beta 4 regulation of actin in sepsis

Faa G, et al. (2024) · Cells · TB-500 / Tβ4


Thymosin beta(4) and beta(10) expression in human organs during development: a review

CJC-1295 (no DAC) + Ipamorelin

Teichman SL, et al. (2006) · J Clin Endocrinol Metab · CJC-1295


Prolonged stimulation of growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor I secretion by CJC-1295, a long-acting analog of GH-releasing hormone, in healthy adults

Jetté L, et al. (2005) · Endocrinology · CJC-1295


Human growth hormone-releasing factor (hGRF)1-29-albumin bioconjugates activate the GRF receptor on the anterior pituitary in rats: identification of CJC-1295 as a long-lasting GRF analog

Alba M, et al. (2006) · Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab · CJC-1295


Once-daily administration of CJC-1295, a long-acting growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) analog, normalizes growth in the GHRH knockout mouse

Raun K, et al. (1998) · Eur J Endocrinol · Ipamorelin


Ipamorelin, the first selective growth hormone secretagogue

Andersen NB, et al. (2001) · Bone · Ipamorelin


The growth hormone secretagogue ipamorelin counteracts glucocorticoid-induced decrease in bone formation of adult rats

Lall S, et al. (2001) · J Endocrinol · Ipamorelin


Iron-deficiency anaemia and ipamorelin: stimulation of growth hormone secretion in young rats

Sinha DK, et al. (2020) · Transl Androl Urol · Combined


Beyond the androgen receptor: the role of growth hormone secretagogues in the modern management of body composition in hypogonadal males

Pickart L, Margolina A. (2018) · Int J Mol Sci


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

Pickart L, et al. (2015) · Biomed Res Int


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

Pickart L, Margolina A. (2022) · Cosmetics


The Effect of the Human Peptide GHK on Gene Expression Relevant to Anti-Aging Research

Park JR, et al. (2016) · Biomater Res


The tri-peptide GHK-Cu complex ameliorates lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury in mice

Pickart L, et al. (2017) · Oxid Med Cell Longev


GHK-Cu may Prevent Oxidative Stress in Skin by Regulating Copper and Modifying Expression of Numerous Antioxidant Genes

Vinci C, et al. (2024) · Int J Mol Sci


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

Maquart FX, et al. (1988) · FEBS Lett


Stimulation of collagen synthesis in fibroblast cultures by the tripeptide-copper complex glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine-Cu²⁺

anapp SO, et al. (2003) · Vet Surg

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The effect of topical tripeptide-copper complex on healing of ischemic open wounds

GHK-Cu + BPC-157 + TB-500

Pickart L, Margolina A. (2018) · Int J Mol Sci · GHK-Cu


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

Maquart FX, et al. (1988) · FEBS Lett · GHK-Cu


Stimulation of collagen synthesis in fibroblast cultures by the tripeptide-copper complex glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine-Cu²⁺

Sikiric P, et al. (2024) · Pharmaceuticals (Basel) · BPC-157


The stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 pleiotropic beneficial activity and its possible relations with neurotransmitter activity

Vasireddi N, et al. (2025) · HSS Journal · BPC-157


Emerging use of BPC-157 in orthopaedic sports medicine: a systematic review

Sosne G (2018) · Expert Opin Biol Ther · TB-500 / Tβ4


Thymosin beta 4 and the eye: the journey from bench to bedside

Bock-Marquette I, et al. (2023) · Int Immunopharmacol · TB-500 / Tβ4


Thymosin beta-4: An emerging therapeutic peptide for tissue regeneration and repair

Pickart L, et al. (2017) · Oxid Med Cell Longev · GHK-Cu


GHK-Cu may Prevent Oxidative Stress in Skin by Regulating Copper and Modifying Expression of Numerous Antioxidant Genes

Vinci C, et al. (2024) · Int J Mol Sci · Tripeptides review


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