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Other peptides

Immune-modulating, reproductive, neuro and mitochondrial peptides that don’t fit the main categories — ranging from established medicines to research-stage compounds.

Regulation note: Status varies widely here, from registered medicines (oxytocin) to substances not approved for human use (selank, semax).

Research / unapproved

Kisspeptin

Reproductive signalling peptide

A signalling peptide involved in reproductive hormone regulation, studied in research settings.

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Compounded use

Thymosin Alpha-1

Immune-modulating peptide

An immune-modulating peptide approved as a medicine in some overseas markets.

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Not ARTG-approved

MOTS-c

Mitochondrial-derived peptide

A mitochondrial-derived peptide commonly discussed in longevity and metabolic contexts.

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Not ARTG-approved

Epitalon

Pineal tetrapeptide

A short synthetic peptide discussed in longevity and sleep contexts.

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Not ARTG-approved

DSIP

Delta sleep-inducing peptide

A neuropeptide discussed in sleep contexts.

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Not for human use

Selank

Synthetic anxiolytic peptide

A synthetic peptide developed in Russia and discussed in mood and anxiety contexts.

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Not for human use

Semax

Synthetic neuropeptide

A synthetic peptide developed in Russia and discussed in cognition and focus contexts.

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Not ARTG-approved

PT-141 (Bremelanotide)

Melanocortin agonist

A melanocortin agonist discussed in sexual-function contexts.

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Prescription medicine

Oxytocin

Endogenous peptide hormone

An endogenous peptide hormone used clinically in obstetric and other defined indications.

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Investigational

Follistatin

Myostatin-binding protein

A protein discussed in muscle and metabolic research contexts.

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Research

LL-37

Cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide

A human-derived antimicrobial peptide of research interest.

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Investigational

SS-31 (Elamipretide)

Mitochondrial-targeting peptide

An investigational peptide that targets mitochondrial function.

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Prescription medicine

Linaclotide

Guanylate cyclase-C agonist

A peptide that acts in the gut, used for constipation-predominant IBS and chronic constipation.

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Research / unapproved

KPV

Anti-inflammatory tripeptide

A short peptide fragment (lysine-proline-valine) studied for anti-inflammatory effects, including in the gut.

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Investigational

ARA-290 (Cibinetide)

EPO-derived peptide (investigational)

An investigational peptide derived from erythropoietin, studied for neuropathic pain and inflammation.

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Research / unapproved

VIP

Vasoactive intestinal peptide

A naturally occurring signalling peptide with roles in inflammation and the airways, studied in research contexts.

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Research

Humanin

Mitochondrial-derived peptide

A mitochondrial-derived peptide of research interest in ageing and metabolism.

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Research

Thymulin

Thymic peptide

A thymus-derived peptide involved in immune regulation, studied in research settings.

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Investigational

Larazotide

Tight-junction regulator (investigational)

An investigational peptide studied for coeliac disease, acting on the gut lining.

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Research / unapproved

Dihexa

Angiotensin-derived peptide

A synthetic peptide studied in research for effects on nerve-cell connections and cognition.

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Not ARTG-approved

Cerebrolysin

Peptide preparation (porcine-derived)

A peptide preparation derived from pig brain tissue, used in some overseas markets for neurological conditions.

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Research / unapproved

P21 (P021)

NGF-derived peptide

A research peptide derived from nerve growth factor, studied for effects on brain-cell growth.

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Supplement / compounded

Glutathione

Antioxidant tripeptide

A naturally occurring antioxidant tripeptide, sold as an oral supplement and marketed in injectable “wellness” and skin-whitening contexts.

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