Evidence Library
Every source, one place Studies and reviews cited across Atlas. Deduplicated by DOI, PubMed and trial registry ID. Each entry links back to every peptide, condition or mechanism it supports.
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Comprehensive review of BPC-157 across multiple animal models — accelerated healing of tendons, muscle, gut and bone injury via VEGF and NO pathway modulation.
Limitations — Almost entirely rodent data from a single research group in Zagreb; no published human trials; heterogeneous dose-response methodology.
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2026
Test Author · Test Journal · rct
Test summary
Limitations — Test limitations
2025
U.S. Food and Drug Administration · FDA Prescribing Information · regulatory_label
Official United States prescribing information for tesamorelin.
Limitations — Applies to the approved formulation and licensed indication rather than general weight loss or performance use.
2025
Edison BL|Parsa R|Dufort M|et al. · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology · laboratory_and_clinical_cosmetic_study
A product-associated study reported laboratory anti-inflammatory and extracellular-matrix effects and cosmetic improvements with topical acetyl dipeptide-31 amide.
Limitations — Small early evidence base|Limited independent replication|Cosmetic endpoints|Potential formulation and sponsor confounding
2025
Harrison SA, Browne SK, Suschak JJ, et al. · Journal of Hepatology · randomized_controlled_trial
Early randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study assessing once-weekly pemvidutide in adults with overweight or obesity and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.
Limitations — Small phase 1b sample, short primary treatment period and surrogate endpoints limit certainty. Histological outcomes, long-term safety and patient-important liver outcomes were not established.
low_to_moderate DOI · 10.1016/j.jhep.2024.07.006 PMID · 39002641 Trial · nct05006885 → pemvidutide 2024
Chapman FA|Nyimanu D|Maguire JJ|Davenport AP|Webb DJ|Newby DE · Kidney International · randomized_crossover_study
A placebo-controlled crossover study evaluated pyr-apelin-13 in healthy participants and people with chronic kidney disease.
Limitations — Acute infusion|Small clinical study|No long-term outcomes|Specific stabilized endogenous isoform
2024
le Roux CW, Steen O, Lucas KJ, et al. · The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology · randomized_controlled_trial
Randomized phase 2 dose-finding trial of once-weekly survodutide or placebo in adults with overweight or obesity without diabetes.
Limitations — The study was phase 2 and not powered for long-term clinical outcomes or rare safety events. Treatment discontinuation and gastrointestinal tolerability affect interpretation.
moderate DOI · 10.1016/s2213-8587(23)00356-x PMID · 38330987 → survodutide 2023
Jastreboff AM, Kaplan LM, Frias JP, et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · randomized_controlled_trial
Phase 2 randomized double-blind trial evaluating multiple once-weekly retatrutide dose regimens against placebo for 48 weeks in adults with obesity or overweight without diabetes.
Limitations — Phase 2 sample size and duration limit certainty about rare adverse events, long-term maintenance and clinical outcomes. The trial was industry funded.
moderate DOI · 10.1056/nejmoa2301972 PMID · 37366315 Trial · nct04881760 → retatrutide 2023
Mills EG, et al. · JAMA Network Open · randomized_crossover_trial
Randomized crossover study of kisspeptin in men with HSDD.
Limitations — Small sample, acute administration and surrogate/experimental outcomes.
2022
Jastreboff AM, Aronne LJ, Ahmad NN, et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · randomized_controlled_trial
Phase 3 randomized double-blind trial comparing three once-weekly tirzepatide doses with placebo for 72 weeks in adults with obesity or overweight without diabetes.
Limitations — The trial excluded diabetes and used intensive trial follow-up. Gastrointestinal adverse events and treatment discontinuation affect tolerability, and sponsor involvement is relevant.
high DOI · 10.1056/nejmoa2206038 PMID · 35658024 Trial · nct04184622 → tirzepatide 2022
Statland JM|Campbell C|Desai U|Karam C|Díaz-Manera J|Guptill JT|Korngut L|Genge A|Tawil RN|Elman L|Joyce NC|Wagner KR|Manousakis G|Amato AA|Butterfield RJ|Shieh PB|Wicklund M|Gamez J|Bodkin C|Pestronk A|Weihl CC|Vilchez-Padilla JJ|Johnson NE|Mathews KD|Miller B|Leneus A|Fowler M|van de Rijn M|Attie KM · Muscle & Nerve · randomized_phase_2_trial
A randomized phase 2 study evaluated locally injected ACE-083 in adults with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy.
Limitations — Disease-specific population|Local intramuscular administration|No consistent functional benefit|Development programme discontinued
moderate DOI · 10.1002/mus.27558 PMID · 35428982 → ace-083 2022
Thurston L, et al. · JAMA Network Open · randomized_crossover_trial
Randomized crossover study examining sexual and attraction-related brain processing.
Limitations — Short-term experimental study, small sample and no evidence of long-term clinical benefit.
2021
Pellesi L|Al-Karagholi MAM|Chaudhry BA|Snellman J|Hannibal J|Amin FM|Ashina M · JAMA Network Open · randomized_clinical_trial
A randomized infusion study evaluated whether prolonged VIP exposure provokes migraine attacks.
Limitations — Provocation model|Small specialist sample|Not a therapeutic efficacy trial
strong PMID · 34357396 Trial · nct04260035 → vip 2021
Mongongu C, et al. · Drug Testing and Analysis · analytical_and_preclinical_doping_study
Analytical study developing detection methods for IGF-1 analogues and assessing detectability after administration in rats.
Limitations — Analytical and animal study, not a human treatment trial. It provides no evidence of clinical benefit.
2021
Lau DCW, Erichsen L, Francisco AM, et al. · The Lancet · randomized_controlled_trial
Phase 2 dose-finding trial comparing once-weekly cagrilintide doses with placebo and open-label liraglutide in adults with overweight or obesity without diabetes.
Limitations — The study was phase 2, treatment lasted 26 weeks and the active comparator was open label. Longer-term safety, durability and clinical outcomes were not established.
moderate DOI · 10.1016/s0140-6736(21)01751-7 PMID · 34798060 Trial · nct03856047 → cagrilintide 2021
Heymsfield SB|Coleman LA|Miller R|Rooks DS|Laurent D|Petricoul O|Praestgaard J|Swan T|Frost M|Vitolins MZ · JAMA Network Open · randomized_phase_2_trial
A 48-week randomized phase 2 trial compared bimagrumab with placebo in adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Limitations — Small phase 2 sample|Specific diabetes population|Intravenous monoclonal antibody|Not a peptide
strong DOI · 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.33452 PMID · 33439265 Trial · nct03005288 → bimagrumab 2021
Seiwerth S, Milavic M, Vukojevic J, et al. · Frontiers in Pharmacology · narrative_review
Narrative review of BPC-157 research across wound-healing models, with evidence drawn predominantly from animal and laboratory studies.
Limitations — Evidence is predominantly preclinical and much of the literature comes from a limited number of closely associated research groups; controlled human efficacy data are lacking.
moderate DOI · 10.3389/fphar.2021.627533 PMID · 34267654 → bpc-157 2021
Resende DISP|Ferreira MS|Lobo JMS|Almeida IF · Pharmaceutics · narrative_review
A narrative review examined synthetic peptides used in cosmetics for sensitive skin, including acetyl tetrapeptide-15.
Limitations — Narrative review|Underlying efficacy evidence includes supplier-associated studies|Limited independent clinical replication
2021
von Walden F|et al. · Journal article indexed in PubMed · human_observational_exercise_study
Human study measuring mitochondrial-derived peptides after acute exercise.
Limitations — Observational biomarker study|Did not administer MOTS-c as treatment|No therapeutic outcomes
2021
Chen HH|Wan SH|Iyer SR|Harty GJ|Boerrigter G|Burnett JC Jr · Hypertension · first_in_human_trial
A first-in-human study evaluated MANP, an engineered atrial natriuretic peptide analogue, in adults with hypertension.
Limitations — Small early-phase study|Short follow-up|Specific engineered analogue|Does not generalise to all ANP analogues
moderate DOI · 10.1161/hypertensionaha.121.18025 PMID · 34657445 → anp-analogue 2021
Amore R|Amuso D|Leonardi V|et al. · Applied Sciences · prospective_cosmetic_study
A multi-component cosmetic procedure study included acetyl hexapeptide-19 within a soft-peeling formulation.
Limitations — Multi-component intervention|No peptide-isolation arm|Procedure effects confound ingredient effects|Limited generalisability
2021
Wilding JPH, Batterham RL, Calanna S, et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · randomized_controlled_trial
Double-blind randomized trial comparing once-weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg with placebo plus lifestyle intervention for 68 weeks in adults with overweight or obesity without diabetes.
Limitations — The trial excluded diabetes, lasted 68 weeks and was conducted with structured lifestyle support. Results do not establish outcomes after indefinite treatment or after withdrawal.
high DOI · 10.1056/nejmoa2032183 PMID · 33567185 Trial · nct03548935 → semaglutide 2020
Khavinson V|Linkova N|Diatlova A|Trofimova S · Molecules · in_vitro_stem_cell_study
An in vitro study examined effects of AEDG on gene expression and protein synthesis during neuronal differentiation of human stem cells.
Limitations — Cell-culture study|No clinical outcomes|Multiple molecular endpoints|Independent replication limited
mechanistic DOI · 10.3390/molecules25030609 PMID · 32019204 → aedg-peptide 2020
Hallberg M|Nyberg F · Frontiers in Pharmacology · narrative_review
Review of angiotensin IV, the AT4 binding site and insulin-regulated aminopeptidase inhibitor development.
Limitations — Narrative review|Evidence is mainly preclinical|Native peptide has poor drug-like properties|No established human treatment
2020
Fischer JP|Els-Heindl S|Beck-Sickinger AG · Peptides · narrative_review
A review of adrenomedullin biology, receptor pharmacology and therapeutic development.
Limitations — Narrative review|Therapeutic applications remain experimental|Does not establish safety of unregulated peptide products
2020
Sikirić P, Seiwerth S, Rucman R, et al. · Frontiers in Pharmacology · narrative_review
Narrative review of BPC-157 across rodent models of tendon, muscle, gut and CNS injury.
Limitations — Almost entirely rodent data from a single research group; no published human RCTs.
moderate DOI · 10.3389/fphar.2020.00627 PMID · 32636742 → bpc-157 2020
Lueangarun S|Panchaprateep R|Tempark T|Noppakun N · Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology · randomized_triple_blind_controlled_trial
A 24-week randomized triple-blind trial compared a multi-ingredient hair formulation containing acetyl tetrapeptide-3 with 3% minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia.
Limitations — Small sample|Combination intervention|No peptide-isolation arm|Comparator concentration and formulation limit interpretation
2019
Kingsberg SA, Clayton AH, Portman D, et al. · Obstetrics & Gynecology · randomized_controlled_trial
Two phase 3 trials of bremelanotide in premenopausal women with HSDD.
Limitations — Population and indication were specific; results cannot be generalized to all libido concerns.
2019
Sakhiya JJ|Sakhiya DP|Patel VK|Daruwala F · International Journal of Trichology · case_report
A case report described improvement in premature hair greying during combined treatment that included a topical acetyl hexapeptide-1 product.
Limitations — Single patient|Multiple simultaneous interventions|No control group|Subjective and photographic outcomes
2019
Read C|Fitzpatrick CM|Yang P|Kuc RE|Maguire JJ|Glen RC|Foster RE|Davenport AP · Pharmacological Reviews · expert_review
An IUPHAR review summarised apelin-receptor structure, endogenous ligands, signalling and pharmacology.
Limitations — Expert narrative review|Therapeutic implications extend beyond direct clinical evidence
2019
U.S. Food and Drug Administration · FDA Prescribing Information · regulatory_label
Official prescribing information for bremelanotide.
Limitations — Regulatory label applies only to the approved product and indication.
2019
Simon JA, Kingsberg SA, Shumel B, et al. · Obstetrics & Gynecology · open_label_extension
A 52-week extension evaluating longer-term safety and persistence of effect.
Limitations — Open-label extension; selected participants may differ from non-completers.
2018
Kobiela T|Milner-Krawczyk M|Pasikowska-Piwko M|Bujak A|Dworakowska B|Jakubowska M · International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics · in_vitro_cell_study
An in vitro study evaluated acetyl tetrapeptide-2 and another cosmetic peptide in human keratinocyte cells.
Limitations — Cell-culture model|No human clinical outcomes|Concentration and formulation may not reflect topical use
2018
Vyunova TV|et al. · Molecular Biology · narrative_review
Review of proposed molecular mechanisms of Selank.
Limitations — Narrative review|Mechanistic emphasis|Limited independent clinical validation
2018
Gusev EI|et al. · Zhurnal Nevrologii i Psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova · clinical_rehabilitation_study
Study examining Semax with early rehabilitation after ischemic stroke.
Limitations — Regional study|Unclear generalizability|Needs independent controlled replication
2017
Comninos AN, et al. · Journal of Clinical Investigation · human_experimental_study
Experimental study of kisspeptin and limbic responses to sexual and bonding stimuli.
Limitations — Experimental outcomes in a limited sample do not establish treatment effectiveness.
2017
Wang X, et al. · International Journal of Nanomedicine · animal_and_in_vitro_study
Study of GHK-Cu liposomes in endothelial cells and a mouse scald-wound model.
Limitations — Mouse and cell model; liposomal formulation may not generalize to other products or humans.
2017
Campbell C, McMillan HJ, Mah JK, et al. · Muscle and Nerve · randomized_placebo_controlled_trial
Ascending-dose randomized trial of ACE-031 in ambulatory boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, primarily evaluating safety.
Limitations — Premature termination, small sample, short duration and exploratory functional outcomes.
moderate PMID · 27462804 Trial · nct01099761 → ace-031 2017
Pai VV|Bhandari P|Shukla P · Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology · narrative_review
A narrative review described cosmetic peptide classes, including acetyl hexapeptide-1 as a melanogenesis-related cosmetic peptide.
Limitations — Narrative review|Limited primary human evidence|Commercial ingredient claims may underpin some mechanisms
2016
Kleinman HK, Sosne G · Vitamins and Hormones · narrative_review
Review of dermal-healing mechanisms and clinical development.
Limitations — Narrative review and indication-specific evidence; broad recovery claims are not established.
2016
Lee C|Kim KH|Cohen P · Free Radical Biology and Medicine · narrative_review
Review of MOTS-c biology and metabolic research.
Limitations — Narrative review based mainly on emerging preclinical evidence.
2016
Stirrat CG|Venkatasubramanian S|Pawade T|Mitchell AJ|Shah ASV|Lang NN|Newby DE · British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology · comparative_human_infusion_study
The study compared cardiovascular responses to urocortin-2 and urocortin-3 in healthy volunteers and people with chronic heart failure.
Limitations — Small sample|Short exposure|No clinical outcome assessment
2016
Hossain MA|Kocan M|Yao ST|Royce SG|Nair VB|Siwek C|Patil NA|Harrison IP|Rosengren KJ|Selemidis S|Summers RJ|Sasson S|Bathgate RAD|Wade JD · Chemical Science · preclinical_mechanistic_study
The study described design and preclinical characterisation of the single-chain relaxin mimetic B7-33.
Limitations — Preclinical only|No human pharmacokinetic or efficacy data|Complex biased signalling
preclinical DOI · 10.1039/c6sc00688a PMID · 30155023 → b7-33 2015
Lee C|et al. · Cell Metabolism · animal_and_cell_study
Foundational study identifying MOTS-c and examining metabolic effects.
Limitations — Predominantly cell and mouse evidence|Does not establish injected treatment benefit in humans
preclinical DOI · 10.1016/j.cmet.2015.02.009 PMID · 25738459 → mots-c 2015
Pi-Sunyer X, Astrup A, Fujioka K, et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · randomized_controlled_trial
Randomized double-blind trial of liraglutide 3.0 mg or placebo, alongside diet and exercise, in adults with obesity or overweight and related comorbidity.
Limitations — The study assessed a selected trial population under structured support. Gastrointestinal adverse effects and discontinuation limit generalizability, and longer-term maintenance requires separate evidence.
high DOI · 10.1056/nejmoa1411892 PMID · 26132939 Trial · nct01272219 → liraglutide 2015
Brame AL|Maguire JJ|Yang P|Dyson A|Torella R|Cheriyan J|Singer M|Glen RC|Wilkinson IB|Davenport AP · Hypertension · first_in_human_study
A synthetic biased apelin-receptor agonist was characterised preclinically and evaluated in a first-in-human vascular study.
Limitations — Early phase|Small sample|Short-term vascular endpoints|Synthetic agonist rather than native apelin-13
moderate DOI · 10.1161/hypertensionaha.114.05099 PMID · 25712721 → apelin 2015
Brines M|et al. · Molecular Medicine · phase_2_clinical_study
Exploratory study in people with type 2 diabetes and neuropathy.
Limitations — Small exploratory study|Multiple outcomes|No phase 3 confirmation
2014
Medvedev VE|et al. · Zhurnal Nevrologii i Psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova · comparative_clinical_study
Comparative study in 60 patients with anxiety-spectrum and somatoform disorders.
Limitations — Small sample|Regional study|Limited placebo control information|Potential selection and reporting bias
2014
Stanley TL|et al. · JAMA · randomized_controlled_trial
Randomized study evaluating visceral and liver fat during six months of tesamorelin.
Limitations — Relatively small and limited to people with HIV and abdominal fat accumulation.
2014
Medvedeva EV|et al. · BMC Genomics · animal_gene_expression_study
Rat focal-ischemia study of Semax-related gene expression.
Limitations — Animal model|Gene-expression changes do not establish human clinical benefit
2014
Thevis M, Thomas A, Geyer H, Schänzer W · Growth Hormone and IGF Research · analytical_characterization_study
Mass-spectrometric characterization of a manufactured full-length MGF derivative to support sports-drug testing.
Limitations — Analytical study without clinical dosing, efficacy or safety outcomes. The characterised material should not be assumed to match all products marketed as PEG-MGF.
analytical DOI · 10.1016/j.ghir.2014.10.004 PMID · 25466910 → peg-mgf 2014
Fornaro M, Hinken AC, Needle S, et al. · American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism · in_vitro_reproducibility_study
Independent laboratory evaluation of native and stabilised synthetic MGF peptides in mouse and human muscle-cell systems.
Limitations — Laboratory systems cannot exclude every possible tissue context, formulation or delivery effect, but directly challenge prominent mechanistic claims.
laboratory PMID · 24253050 → mgf 2014
Chowdhury S|Reeds DN|Crimmins DL|Patterson BW|Ladenson JH|Polonsky KS|Wice BM · Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · human_metabolic_physiology_study
The study examined xenin-25 effects on gastric emptying, insulin secretion and post-meal glucose.
Limitations — Small sample|Acute administration|Gastrointestinal adverse effects|No long-term outcomes
2014
Kitachev KV|Khavinson VK|Kuznik BI · Advances in Gerontology · small_clinical_study
A small regional clinical study assessed the vascular tripeptide Vezugen in men with vasculogenic erectile dysfunction and urinary symptoms.
Limitations — Small regional study|Limited methodological detail|Unclear blinding and comparator|Independent replication absent
2013
Attie KM, Borgstein NG, Yang Y, et al. · Muscle and Nerve · randomized_placebo_controlled_phase_1_study
Double-blind placebo-controlled single ascending-dose study of ACE-031 in healthy postmenopausal women.
Limitations — Small early-phase study in healthy postmenopausal women, single-dose exposure and surrogate body-composition outcomes.
2013
Venkatasubramanian S|Grieve DJ|MacLeod KT|Webb DJ|Newby DE · Journal of the American Heart Association · human_vascular_pharmacology_study
Urocortin-2 and urocortin-3 were administered to healthy volunteers to assess local vascular responses.
Limitations — Small physiology study|Local vascular endpoints|No disease outcome data
2013
Topuz M|Celik A|Aslantas T|Demir AK|Aydin S|Aydin S · Journal of Investigative Medicine · observational_study
An observational study measured adropin and flow-mediated dilation in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Limitations — Observational design|No therapeutic intervention|Single clinical population|Association cannot prove causation
weak DOI · 10.2310/jim.0000000000000003 PMID · 24113736 → adropin 2013
Xu B, et al. · Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy · animal_study
Animal study of Thymosin Beta-4 after surgically created medial collateral ligament injury.
Limitations — Animal surgical model and limited direct relevance to human tendinopathy or self-use.
2013
Dahan A|et al. · Molecular Medicine · phase_2_clinical_study
Clinical study evaluating symptoms and corneal nerve fibres in sarcoidosis.
Limitations — Small exploratory study|Surrogate nerve-fibre outcomes|Needs larger confirmation
moderate DOI · 10.2119/molmed.2013.00122 PMID · 24136731 → ara-290 2012
Heij L|Niesters M|Swartjes M|Hoitsma E|Drent M|Dunckley T|Hohmann A|Cerami A|Brines M|Dahan A · Molecular Medicine · randomized_double_blind_pilot_trial
A randomized double-blind pilot trial assessed ARA-290 in sarcoidosis-associated small-fibre neuropathy.
Limitations — Small pilot trial|Short treatment|Exploratory outcomes|Specialist population
moderate DOI · 10.2119/molmed.2012.00324 PMID · 23168581 → ara-290 2012
Wice BM|Reeds DN|Tran HD|Crimmins DL|Patterson BW|Dunai J|Wallendorf MJ|Ladenson JH|Villareal DT|Polonsky KS · Diabetes · human_metabolic_physiology_study
The study tested whether xenin-25 augments GIP-mediated glucose-stimulated insulin secretion in different glucose-tolerance groups.
Limitations — Small physiology study|Short infusion|No long-term metabolic outcomes
2011
Kandalla PK, Goldspink G, Butler-Browne G, Mouly V · Mechanisms of Ageing and Development · in_vitro_human_cell_study
Study of synthetic MGF E-domain peptide in cultured human muscle progenitor cells obtained from donors of different ages.
Limitations — In vitro design, limited donor samples, uncertain translation to intact human tissue and later reproducibility concerns.
laboratory DOI · 10.1016/j.mad.2011.02.007 PMID · 21354439 → mgf 2010
Falutz J|et al. · Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · pooled_randomized_phase_3_trials
Pooled analysis of two phase 3 studies in antiretroviral-treated adults with excess abdominal fat.
Limitations — Results are indication-specific and should not be generalized to routine obesity treatment.
2010
Falutz J, Potvin D, Mamputu JC, et al. · Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · randomized_controlled_trial
Randomized placebo-controlled study with an extension evaluating tesamorelin in adults living with HIV who had excess abdominal fat accumulation.
Limitations — The indication-specific population limits generalization to ordinary obesity. Effects on visceral fat diminish after discontinuation, and glucose-related and neoplasm-related precautions are important.
2009
Petty WJ|Miller AA|McCoy TP|Gallagher PE|Tallant EA|Torti FM · Clinical Cancer Research · phase_1_trial
A phase 1 trial evaluated subcutaneous angiotensin-1-7 in patients with advanced solid tumours.
Limitations — Small dose-escalation study|Advanced cancer population|No control group|Not evidence for general cardiovascular or wellness use
2009
Dickson L|Finlayson K · Pharmacology and Therapeutics · receptor_pharmacology_review
A detailed review described VIP and PACAP receptor ligands, signalling and physiological functions.
Limitations — Narrative review|Therapeutic claims require indication-specific trials
strong PMID · 19109992 → vip 2008
Zozulia AA|et al. · Zhurnal Nevrologii i Psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova · comparative_clinical_study
Comparative study of Selank and medazepam in 62 patients.
Limitations — Small study|Comparator rather than placebo|Regional publication|Limited blinding information
2008
Pickart L, Vasquez-Soltero JM, Margolina A · Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition · narrative_review
Review of GHK/GHK-Cu in tissue remodelling, wound repair and skin biology.
Limitations — Narrative review; much evidence is preclinical and several authors are closely associated with the field.
2008
Kumar KG|Trevaskis JL|Lam DD|Sutton GM|Koza RA|Chouljenko VN|Kousoulas KG|Rogers PM|Kesterson RA|Thearle M|Ferrante AW Jr|Mynatt RL|Burris TP|Dong JZ|Halem HA|Culler MD|Heisler LK|Stephens JM|Butler AA · Cell Metabolism · discovery_and_animal_study
The original discovery study identified adropin as an ENHO-encoded peptide involved in energy homeostasis.
Limitations — Predominantly animal and mechanistic work|Does not establish therapeutic efficacy or dosing in humans
preclinical DOI · 10.1016/j.cmet.2008.10.011 PMID · 19041763 → adropin 2008
Hoogwerf BJ · Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity · narrative_review
Review of pramlintide, a synthetic amylin analogue used with mealtime insulin in diabetes.
Limitations — Narrative review|Applies to licensed pramlintide rather than all amylin analogues|Adjunctive insulin context
2008
Leuchte HH|Baumgartner RA|Nounou ME|Vogeser M|Neurohr C|Trautnitz M|Behr J · European Respiratory Journal · acute_human_inhalation_study
The acute haemodynamic and gas-exchange effects of inhaled aviptadil were studied in chronic pulmonary hypertension.
Limitations — Small sample|Single-dose study|No long-term efficacy outcomes
moderate PMID · 18978135 → vip 2007
Davis ME|Pemberton CJ|Yandle TG|Fisher S|Lainchbury JG|Frampton CM|Rademaker MT|Richards AM · European Heart Journal · human_infusion_study
The study assessed haemodynamic, neurohormonal and renal responses to urocortin-2 in people with heart failure.
Limitations — Small sample|Short infusion|Heart-failure population|Surrogate outcomes
2006
Potter LR|Abbey-Hosch S|Dickey DM · Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology · narrative_review
A comprehensive review described natriuretic peptide structure, receptors, physiology and therapeutic applications.
Limitations — Narrative review|Older therapeutic landscape|Does not justify unregulated peptide administration
2006
Kovalzon VM|Strekalova TV · Journal of Neurochemistry · critical_narrative_review
Critical review of DSIP biology and the sleep-factor hypothesis.
Limitations — Narrative review of an inconsistent historical evidence base.
2006
Teichman SL, Neale A, Lawrence B, Gagnon C, Castaigne JP, Frohman LA · Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · randomized_placebo_controlled_trial
Two randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind ascending-dose studies evaluated single and repeated subcutaneous CJC-1295 in healthy adults.
Limitations — Healthy volunteers, short follow-up and biomarker endpoints limit conclusions about therapeutic benefit and long-term safety.
moderate DOI · 10.1210/jc.2005-1536 PMID · 16352683 → cjc-1295 2006
Miller TR, et al. · Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery · controlled_human_study
Controlled evaluation of topical copper tripeptide products after laser resurfacing.
Limitations — Specific formulation, setting and outcomes; not a broad skin-ageing study.
2005
Goncharova ND|et al. · Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine · animal_study
Study of Epitalon-related endocrine measures in aged monkeys.
Limitations — Animal study|Small and specialised evidence base|No human clinical outcome evidence
2005
Laferrère B, Abraham C, Russell CD, Bowers CY · Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · controlled_human_pharmacology_study
A small controlled study examined acute food intake and hormone responses after subcutaneous GHRP-2 in healthy lean men.
Limitations — Only seven participants, acute administration and surrogate outcomes prevent conclusions about long-term benefits or safety.
2004
Wilding J · Current Opinion in Investigational Drugs · drug_development_summary
Brief development summary describing AOD-9604 as a candidate obesity drug.
Limitations — Brief development summary|Limited clinical outcome detail
2004
Davis ME|Pemberton CJ|Yandle TG|Lainchbury JG|Rademaker MT|Nicholls MG|Richards AM · Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · placebo_controlled_human_infusion_study
A placebo-controlled infusion study evaluated endocrine, haemodynamic and renal responses to urocortin-1 in healthy volunteers.
Limitations — Eight healthy male volunteers|Single short infusion|Surrogate physiological outcomes
2004
Wilding J · Current Opinion in Investigational Drugs · drug_development_review
Contemporary review of AOD-9604 development for obesity, including the existence of early phase clinical studies.
Limitations — Brief development review with little detailed clinical outcome reporting and no basis for modern compounded-product claims.
2003
Khavinson VK|et al. · Neuro Endocrinology Letters · laboratory_cell_study
Laboratory report of chromatin-related changes after Epitalon exposure.
Limitations — Laboratory marker study|Clinical significance and replication are uncertain
2003
Anisimov VN|et al. · Biogerontology · animal_lifespan_study
Long-term mouse study of Epitalon and ageing-related outcomes.
Limitations — Single mouse strain|Animal study|Findings may not translate to humans
2003
Albiston AL|McDowall SG|Matsacos D|Sim P|Clune E|Mustafa T|Lee J|Mendelsohn FAO|Simpson RJ|Connell JM|Chai SY · Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism · mechanistic_review
Review describing identification of the AT4 binding site as insulin-regulated aminopeptidase.
Limitations — Review article|Primarily preclinical evidence|No therapeutic human trial
2003
Khavinson VK|Bondarev IE|Butyugov AA|Smirnova TD · Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine · in_vitro_cell_study
A laboratory study reported telomerase activation and telomere elongation after exposure of human fibroblasts to the AEDG tetrapeptide described as Epithalon.
Limitations — In vitro study|Older small experimental literature|No clinical longevity outcome|Replication is limited
2001
Heffernan MA|et al. · Endocrinology · animal_study
Mouse study of AOD-9604 and lipid metabolism.
Limitations — Animal findings cannot establish human weight-loss effectiveness or safety.
2001
Troughton RW|Lewis LK|Yandle TG|Richards AM|Nicholls MG · Clinical Science · placebo_controlled_crossover_study
A placebo-controlled crossover experiment studied short-term intravenous adrenomedullin in seven healthy adults.
Limitations — Very small sample|Short infusion|Healthy young participants|No evidence for long-term therapeutic use
2000
Heffernan MA, Thorburn AW, Fam B, Summers R, Conway-Campbell B, Waters MJ, Ng FM · American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism · preclinical_and_ex_vivo_study
Study of the related C-terminal growth hormone fragment AOD-9401 in obese mice and human adipose tissue preparations.
Limitations — Not a clinical efficacy trial, used a related fragment rather than necessarily identical commercial HGH fragment 176-191, and relied on animal and ex vivo outcomes.
2000
Khavinson VK|Mikhailova ON · Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine · animal_study
A mouse study reported biological effects of the synthetic Lys-Glu dipeptide known as Vilon.
Limitations — Animal study|Small regional literature base|No independent human confirmation
2000
Ng FM|et al. · Hormone Research · animal_study
Study of AOD-9604 in obese Zucker rats.
Limitations — Rodent model|High experimental dose|No direct evidence of human clinical benefit
1999
Malinda KM, et al. · Journal of Investigative Dermatology · animal_study
Rat full-thickness wound model evaluating Thymosin Beta-4.
Limitations — Animal model; does not establish effectiveness or safety in routine human use.
1999
Gobburu JV, Agersø H, Jusko WJ, Ynddal L · Pharmaceutical Research · human_pharmacology_study
A dose-escalation pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic study assessed intravenous ipamorelin and growth hormone responses in healthy volunteers.
Limitations — Small early-phase study with biomarker endpoints and no long-term safety or efficacy assessment.
low_to_moderate DOI · 10.1023/a:1018955126402 PMID · 10496658 → ipamorelin 1999
Prakash A, Goa KL · BioDrugs · narrative_review
Review of sermorelin as a diagnostic growth hormone stimulus and as treatment in selected children with idiopathic growth hormone deficiency.
Limitations — Older review, limited treatment trials and little evidence for current off-label adult uses.
1999
Nyholm B|Orskov L|Hove KY|Gravholt CH|Moller N|Alberti KG|Moyses C|Kolterman O|Schmitz O · Metabolism · randomized_clinical_study
A clinical study evaluated pramlintide in adults with type 1 diabetes.
Limitations — Small short-term study|Requires insulin adjustment|Does not generalise to unlicensed analogues or obesity self-use
1997
Gusev EI|et al. · Zhurnal Nevrologii i Psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova · small_clinical_study
Study of Semax in 30 patients during acute hemispheric ischemic stroke.
Limitations — Small sample|Regional publication|Limited accessible methodological detail|No modern independent replication
1995
Frieboes RM, Murck H, Maier P, Schier T, Holsboer F, Steiger A · Neuroendocrinology · controlled_human_pharmacology_study
Small experimental study evaluating acute GHRP-6 effects on sleep and pituitary-adrenal hormones in healthy men.
Limitations — Small sample, acute administration and hormone or sleep endpoints only. The study does not establish long-term efficacy or safety.
1995
Vaughan J|Donaldson C|Bittencourt J|Perrin MH|Lewis K|Sutton S|Chan R|Turnbull AV|Lovejoy D|Rivier C|Rivier J|Sawchenko PE|Vale W · Nature · discovery_and_receptor_characterisation
The study identified and characterised urocortin as a mammalian member of the corticotropin-releasing factor peptide family.
Limitations — Discovery and preclinical characterisation|No therapeutic outcomes
1994
Imbimbo BP, Mant T, Edwards M, et al. · European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology · randomized_placebo_controlled_human_pharmacology_study
Double-blind placebo-controlled rising-dose study of intravenous hexarelin in healthy male volunteers.
Limitations — Only 12 participants, single-dose exposure and biomarker endpoints. Long-term benefit and safety were not assessed.
1992
Bes F|et al. · Neuropsychobiology · double_blind_small_trial
Double-blind matched-pairs study in 16 people with chronic insomnia.
Limitations — Very small sample|Short duration|Old study|Intravenous research setting
1983
Schneider-Helmert D|et al. · Peptides · multiple_small_human_studies
Summary of five small double-blind human studies using intravenous DSIP.
Limitations — Multiple small studies|Old methods|Heterogeneous outcomes|Limited independent replication
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