Peptide

A short chain of amino acids (typically 2-50) linked by peptide bonds. Peptides are smaller than proteins and can act as hormones, signaling molecules, or therapeutic agents in biological research.

Related Compounds

• BPC-157 - A pentadecapeptide derived from human gastric juice that promotes wound healing
• TB-500 - A synthetic version of thymosin beta-4, a naturally occurring 43-amino acid pept
• GHK-Cu - A naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide that declines with age. Promotes

More Glossary Terms

• Subcutaneous Injection
• Reconstitution
• Half-Life
• Bioavailability
• Lyophilization
• Bacteriostatic Water
• Growth Hormone Secretagogue (GHS)
• GLP-1 Receptor Agonist
• Nootropic
• Angiogenesis

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