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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.

101 entries

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.
DOI · 10.2174/1381612824666171227213340PMID · 29278203→ bpc-157→ tb-500→ ghk-cu
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
weakPMID · 39761149→ acetyl-dipeptide-31-amide
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_moderateDOI · 10.1016/j.jhep.2024.07.006PMID · 39002641Trial · 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
moderatePMID · 39402039→ apelin-13
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.
moderateDOI · 10.1016/s2213-8587(23)00356-xPMID · 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.
moderateDOI · 10.1056/nejmoa2301972PMID · 37366315Trial · nct04881760→ retatrutide
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.
highDOI · 10.1056/nejmoa2206038PMID · 35658024Trial · 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
moderateDOI · 10.1002/mus.27558PMID · 35428982→ ace-083
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.
moderateDOI · 10.1016/s0140-6736(21)01751-7PMID · 34798060Trial · 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
strongDOI · 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.33452PMID · 33439265Trial · 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.
moderateDOI · 10.3389/fphar.2021.627533PMID · 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
weakDOI · 10.3390/pharmaceutics13081169PMID · 34451799→ acetyl-tetrapeptide-15
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
moderateDOI · 10.1161/hypertensionaha.121.18025PMID · 34657445→ anp-analogue
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.
highDOI · 10.1056/nejmoa2032183PMID · 33567185Trial · 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
mechanisticDOI · 10.3390/molecules25030609PMID · 32019204→ aedg-peptide
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.
moderateDOI · 10.3389/fphar.2020.00627PMID · 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
moderatePMID · 33584955→ acetyl-tetrapeptide-3
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
very_lowDOI · 10.4103/ijt.ijt_47_19PMID · 31896846→ acetyl-hexapeptide-1
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
strongDOI · 10.1124/pr.119.017533PMID · 31492821→ apelin→ apelin-13
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
mechanisticDOI · 10.1007/s10989-017-9667-0PMID · 30416406→ acetyl-tetrapeptide-2
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.
moderatePMID · 27462804Trial · 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.
moderatePMID · 27450738→ thymosin-beta-4
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
moderatePMID · 27275843→ urocortin-ii→ urocortin-iii
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
preclinicalDOI · 10.1039/c6sc00688aPMID · 30155023→ b7-33
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.
highDOI · 10.1056/nejmoa1411892PMID · 26132939Trial · 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
moderateDOI · 10.1161/hypertensionaha.114.05099PMID · 25712721→ apelin
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.
analyticalDOI · 10.1016/j.ghir.2014.10.004PMID · 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.
laboratoryPMID · 24253050→ mgf
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
weakPMID · 25051774→ vezugen
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
weakDOI · 10.2310/jim.0000000000000003PMID · 24113736→ adropin
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
moderateDOI · 10.2119/molmed.2012.00324PMID · 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
moderatePMID · 22522617→ xenin
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.
laboratoryDOI · 10.1016/j.mad.2011.02.007PMID · 21354439→ mgf
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.
highDOI · 10.1210/jc.2009-1170PMID · 20101189→ tesamorelin
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
moderateDOI · 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-09-1957PMID · 19920106→ angiotensin-1-7
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
strongPMID · 19109992→ vip
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.
moderatePMID · 18644225→ ghk-cu
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
preclinicalDOI · 10.1016/j.cmet.2008.10.011PMID · 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
moderatePMID · 18561511→ amylin-analogue
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
moderatePMID · 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
moderatePMID · 17720993→ urocortin-ii
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
strongDOI · 10.1007/3-540-32967-6_14PMID · 17087170→ atrial-natriuretic-peptide
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.
moderateDOI · 10.1210/jc.2005-1536PMID · 16352683→ cjc-1295
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.
lowPMID · 15699539→ ghrp-2
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
lowPMID · 15134286→ aod-9604
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
moderatePMID · 15001641→ urocortin
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.
lowPMID · 15134286→ aod-9604
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
mechanisticDOI · 10.1016/s1043-2760(02)00037-1PMID · 12591177→ angiotensin-iv
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
mechanisticDOI · 10.1023/a:1025428310802PMID · 12937682→ aedg-peptide
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
moderatePMID · 11410122→ adrenomedullin
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.
preclinicalPMID · 10950816→ hgh-frag-176-191
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_moderateDOI · 10.1023/a:1018955126402PMID · 10496658→ ipamorelin
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
moderateDOI · 10.1016/s0026-0495(99)90232-9PMID · 10421239→ amylin-analogue
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.
lowPMID · 7617137→ ghrp-6
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
preclinicalPMID · 7477349→ urocortin
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.
low_to_moderatePMID · 7957536→ hexarelin
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