Peptide Glossary

Sterile water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a preservative. Used to reconstitute lyophilized peptides for multi-use applications.

Also known as: BAC Water

Body Protection Compound-157, a synthetic peptide derived from a protein found in stomach acid. Studied for tissue healing and repair.

Also known as: Body Protection Compound

A document from a third-party lab verifying the purity and identity of a peptide product. Also known as CoA.

Also known as: CoA

A synthetic analog of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH). Often studied in combination with Ipamorelin.

Also known as: CJC-1295 DAC, CJC-1295 no DAC, Mod GRF 1-29

Glucagon-Like Peptide-1, an incretin hormone that regulates blood sugar and appetite. GLP-1 receptor agonists are studied for metabolic health.

Also known as: Glucagon-Like Peptide-1

Good Manufacturing Practice, a quality assurance standard for pharmaceutical production. GMP-certified suppliers follow strict quality protocols.

Also known as: Good Manufacturing Practice

The time it takes for the concentration of a peptide to decrease by half in the body. Determines dosing frequency in research protocols.

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, an analytical technique used to verify peptide purity. Purity of 98%+ is considered research-grade.

Also known as: High-Performance Liquid Chromatography

A selective growth hormone secretagogue peptide that stimulates GH release without significantly affecting cortisol or prolactin levels.

A freeze-drying process used to preserve peptides. Lyophilized peptides come as a powder that must be reconstituted before use.

Also known as: Freeze-drying

A synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone studied for skin pigmentation and other effects.

Also known as: MT-2, MT-II

The total mass of a peptide molecule, measured in Daltons (Da). Used to calculate molar concentrations for research.

Also known as: MW

The percentage of the desired peptide in a sample, typically measured by HPLC. Research-grade peptides should be 98%+ pure.

Bremelanotide, a melanocortin receptor agonist studied for sexual health and related physiological pathways.

Also known as: Bremelanotide

The process of dissolving lyophilized peptide powder with bacteriostatic water or sterile water to prepare it for research use.

A GLP-1 receptor agonist studied for metabolic health and appetite regulation. Available in various forms for research.

The specific order of amino acids that make up a peptide. Determines the peptide's structure and biological activity.

Also known as: Amino Acid Sequence

Administration method where a substance is delivered into the tissue layer between skin and muscle. Common in peptide research protocols.

Also known as: SubQ

Thymosin Beta-4, a naturally occurring peptide involved in tissue repair, cell migration, and anti-inflammatory processes.

Also known as: Thymosin Beta-4

A dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist studied for metabolic research. Acts on two incretin pathways simultaneously.