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Muscle & Performance

Peptides that enhance muscle growth, strength, and athletic performance

9 peptide profiles in this category. Browse the full directory to explore all 167 research peptides.

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Follistatin-344

A naturally occurring protein that inhibits myostatin and activin, promoting dramatic muscle growth.

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MGF

Mechano Growth Factor - the locally produced IGF-1 splice variant that activates muscle satellite cells after mechanical stress, driving muscle repair and hypertrophy.

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PEG-MGF

Pegylated Mechano Growth Factor - the stabilised, long-acting form of MGF with a dramatically extended half-life, enabling subcutaneous administration and sustained satellite cell activation.

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ACE-031

A soluble activin type IIB receptor fusion protein that sequesters myostatin and other TGF-beta family members to drive skeletal muscle hypertrophy and fat loss.

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IGF-1 LR3

A long-acting IGF-1 analog with extended half-life and superior muscle anabolic potency — the most popular IGF-1 variant in research.

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IGF-1 DES

A truncated IGF-1 analog (des(1-3)IGF-1) that is 10x more potent than native IGF-1 due to reduced IGFBP binding and enhanced receptor affinity.

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Teriparatide (PTH 1-34)

Teriparatide is the recombinant PTH(1-34) N-terminal fragment. FDA-approved for osteoporosis, it's the most potent bone-building drug available. Intermittent daily dosing preferentially stimulates osteoblast activity over osteoclast-driven resorption.

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Abaloparatide

Abaloparatide (Tymlos) is a 34-aa PTHrP analogue with greater RG conformation selectivity than teriparatide. FDA-approved for osteoporosis. Phase III ACTIVE trial showed superior vertebral fracture reduction with lower hypercalcemia risk.

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Bolamin

Bolamin is a Khavinson short peptide bioregulator for the bone marrow. Proposed to support hematopoiesis and bone marrow stem cell function in aging. Used in anti-aging research targeting immune aging and hematopoietic reserve.

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