Peptide Mechanisms

Explore how peptides work — educational pages grouping peptides by the receptors, families, and pathways they act on.

Growth Hormone Secretagogues

Peptides that stimulate growth-hormone release — either by mimicking GHRH (signaling the pituitary) or ghrelin (amplifying that signal).

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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

Peptides (and peptide-mimetics) that activate the GLP-1 receptor to regulate appetite, glucose, and gastric emptying.

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GIP Agonists

Peptides that activate the GIP receptor, often combined with GLP-1 agonism in dual and triple incretin agonists.

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Glucagon Agonists

Peptides that activate the glucagon receptor, often combined with GLP-1 and GIP agonism.

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Copper Peptides

Copper-binding peptides studied for collagen stimulation, skin remodeling, wound healing, and hair-follicle support.

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Melanocortin Agonists

Peptides acting on melanocortin receptors, studied for pigmentation, sexual function, and anti-inflammatory signaling.

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Thymosin Peptides

Thymosin-family peptides studied for tissue repair, cell migration, and immune modulation.

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IGF-1 Analogs

Insulin-like growth factor analogs and splice variants studied for muscle growth and recovery.

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Mitochondrial Peptides

Peptides targeting mitochondrial function, studied for energy and aging.

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Immune Peptides

Peptides studied for immune modulation and antimicrobial host defense.

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Anti-inflammatory Peptides

Peptides studied for modulating inflammatory pathways.

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Neuropeptides

Brain-active peptides studied for cognition, mood, sleep, and social behavior.

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NAD+ & Coenzymes

Essential coenzymes and NAD+-pathway modulators studied for cellular energy and longevity.

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Amylin Analogs

Long-acting amylin analogs studied for appetite control.

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Antimicrobial Peptides

Host-defense peptides studied for direct antimicrobial activity.

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Mechanism pages summarize published research for general education and are not medical advice. The content on Peptide Manual is for informational and educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.
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