Mimicking the gut hormone GLP-1 to boost insulin, slow digestion and reduce appetite.
Mechanisms of Action
How peptides work
Plain-English explanations of the pathways behind peptide therapy, each linked to the compounds that act through it. A clear mechanism does not prove human benefit, so every compound still carries its own evidence grade.
Activating two incretin receptors, GIP and GLP-1, for greater metabolic effect than GLP-1 alone.
Stimulating the pituitary to release the body's own growth hormone, rather than injecting it.
Promoting new blood-vessel growth to support tissue repair, the proposed basis for BPC-157.
Regulating the actin cytoskeleton so cells can migrate to and repair injured tissue, the basis for TB-500.
Activating the enzyme that maintains chromosome caps, the proposed longevity mechanism for Epitalon.