Peptide & Biohacking Glossary
30 terms defined with related compounds and research context.
- Peptide - A short chain of amino acids (typically 2-50) linked by peptide bonds. Peptides are smaller than pro...
- Subcutaneous Injection - An injection administered into the fatty tissue layer between the skin and muscle. Most peptides are...
- Reconstitution - The process of adding bacteriostatic water or sterile water to a lyophilized (freeze-dried) peptide ...
- Half-Life - The time it takes for half of a compound concentration to be eliminated from the body. Half-life det...
- Bioavailability - The percentage of an administered compound that reaches systemic circulation and is available for bi...
- Lyophilization - Freeze-drying process used to preserve peptides as a stable powder. The peptide solution is frozen t...
- Bacteriostatic Water - Sterile water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a preservative. Used to reconstitute peptide vials -...
- Growth Hormone Secretagogue (GHS) - A class of compounds that stimulate the pituitary gland to release growth hormone. Includes GHRP-2, ...
- GLP-1 Receptor Agonist - A compound that activates glucagon-like peptide-1 receptors, reducing appetite, slowing gastric empt...
- Nootropic - A substance that enhances cognitive function - memory, focus, creativity or motivation - without sig...
- Angiogenesis - The formation of new blood vessels from existing vasculature. BPC-157 and TB-500 promote angiogenesi...
- Telomere - Protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that shorten with each cell division. Telomere length is ...
- Autophagy - A cellular recycling process where damaged organelles and proteins are broken down and reused. Fasti...
- NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) - A coenzyme present in all living cells essential for energy metabolism and DNA repair. NAD+ levels d...
- SARM (Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator) - Compounds that selectively bind to androgen receptors in muscle and bone tissue with reduced effects...
- Cycling - The practice of using a compound for a set period (on-cycle) followed by a break (off-cycle). Cyclin...
- Stacking - Combining multiple compounds in a protocol to achieve synergistic effects. Common peptide stacks pai...
- Receptor Desensitization - A reduction in cellular response after prolonged or repeated exposure to a compound. Cycling and dos...
- Post-Cycle Therapy (PCT) - A protocol used after anabolic or hormonal compound cycles to restore natural hormone production. Co...
- IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1) - A hormone produced mainly in the liver in response to growth hormone. IGF-1 mediates many of GH effe...
- GHRH (Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone) - A hypothalamic peptide that stimulates growth hormone release from the pituitary. Synthetic analogs ...
- Melanocortin System - A group of peptide hormones and receptors (MC1R-MC5R) involved in pigmentation, appetite, sexual fun...
- Neuroprotection - The preservation of neuronal structure and function against damage or degeneration. Peptides like se...
- Collagen Synthesis - The biological production of collagen protein, the primary structural component of skin, tendons, an...
- Biohacking - The practice of using science, technology, and self-experimentation to optimize physical and mental ...
- Dose-Response Relationship - The correlation between the amount of a compound administered and the magnitude of its biological ef...
- Insulin Syringe - A small syringe (typically 0.3-1 mL) with a fine gauge needle (29-31G) designed for subcutaneous inj...
- Loading Dose - An initial higher dose administered to rapidly achieve therapeutic concentrations, followed by lower...
- Bioregulator (Khavinson Peptides) - Ultra-short peptides (2-4 amino acids) developed by Prof. Vladimir Khavinson that target specific ti...
- SDF (Structure Data File) - A chemical file format representing molecular structures with 3D atomic coordinates. Used in Researc...