Healing & Recovery Peptides
Research profiles for peptides discussed in tissue repair, inflammation and recovery. Human evidence is limited for many entries, so each profile distinguishes controlled clinical findings from animal studies and anecdotes.
Educational research reference only, not medical advice. Evidence strength and regulatory status vary substantially between compounds.
7 research profiles
AHK-Cu
AHK-Cu is a copper-binding tripeptide used mainly in topical scalp and skin products. It is discussed for hair-follicle signaling and dermal remodeling, not for whole-body hormone effects. Evidence lens: The evidence is…
Read profile →ARA-290
ARA-290, also called cibinetide, is engineered from erythropoietin biology but is designed not to increase red blood cell production. Its intended target is the innate repair receptor, which is upregulated during tissue…
Read profile →BPC-157
BPC-157 is the most widely discussed “repair peptide” in the wellness and biohacking world. The repair story is plausible because the molecule has strong preclinical data in tendon, ligament, muscle, vascular, and…
Read profile →GHK-Cu
GHK-Cu is a copper-binding tripeptide most defensibly discussed for topical/local skin and scalp signaling. Evidence lens: topical/cosmetic and local skin biology are not the same as systemic anti-aging, chronic wound…
Read profile →Glutathione
Glutathione is a tripeptide antioxidant made from glutamate, cysteine, and glycine. It supports redox balance, detoxification, and cellular defense. Evidence lens: Evidence differs by route and biomarker. IV glutathione…
Read profile →KPV
KPV is the C-terminal tripeptide of alpha-MSH and is discussed for anti-inflammatory effects, especially in gut and skin contexts. Evidence lens: Interesting mechanisms do not prove that ordinary capsules, topicals…
Read profile →TB-500
TB-500 is commonly marketed as a tissue-repair peptide related to thymosin beta-4, but the name is not precise. In FDA compounding safety-risk language, TB-500 refers to the thymosin beta-4 fragment LKKTETQ. Full-length…
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