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Pigmentation inhibitor
N,N′-Diferuloylputrescine acts as a pigment inhibitor, showing a 57% reduction in pigmentation. It also considerably diminishes the protein expression of MITF and displays potent antioxidant properties as a radical scavenger against reactive oxygen species.
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G proteins activator
Guanosine 5'-triphosphate trisodium salt (5'-GTP trisodium salt) is an activator of signal transduction of G proteins.
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oxytocin receptor ligand
Oxytocin (α-Hypophamine) acetate is a pleiotropic, hypothalamic peptide known for facilitating parturition, lactation, and prosocial behaviors. Oxytocin acetate can function as a stress-coping molecule with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and protective effects especially in the face of adversity or trauma. - Cyclic somatostatin (SRIF-14) is a growth hormone-release inhibiting factor used in the research of severe, acute hemorrhages of gastroduodenal ulcers. Cyclic somatostatin is a neuropeptide co-stored with acetylcholine in the cardiac parasympathetic innervation, exerts influences directly on contraction of ventricular cardiomyocytes. Cyclic somatostatin inhibits the contractile response of isoprenaline with an IC50 value of 13 nM. Cyclic somatostatin can be used for the research of cardiovascular disease.
- Bremelanotide Acetate (PT-141 Acetate), a synthetic peptide analogue of α-MSH, is an agonist at melanocortin receptors including the MC3R and MC4R for the treatment of sexual dysfunction.
- Ceruletide is a decapeptide and a potent cholecystokinin receptor agonist. Ceruletide is a safe and effective cholecystokinetic agent with a direct spasmogenic effect on the gallbladder muscle and bile ducts.
- Gastrin I, human is the endogenous peptide produced in the stomach, and increases gastric acid secretion via cholecystokinin 2 (CCK2) receptor.
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GLP-1 antagonist
Avexitide (Exendin (9-39)) is a specific and competitive GLP-1 receptor antagonist. -
Glucagon receptor agonist
Retatrutide (LY3437943) is a triple agonist peptide of the glucagon receptor (GCGR), glucosedependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor (GIPR), and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R). Retatrutide binds human GCGR, GIPR, and GLP-1R with EC50 values of 5.79, 0.0643 and 0.775 nM, respectively. Retatrutide can be used for the research of obesity. - GLP-1(7-37) is an intestinal insulinotropic hormone that augments glucose induced insulin secretion.
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vasopressin/oxytocin receptor antagonist
Atosiban acetate (RW22164 acetate;RWJ22164 acetate) is a nonapeptide competitive vasopressin/oxytocin receptor antagonist, and is a desamino-oxytocin analogue. Atosiban is the main tocolytic agent and has the potential for spontaneous preterm labor research. - GLP-1(7-36), amide acetate is a major intestinal hormone that stimulates glucose-induced insulin secretion from β cells.
- α-CGRP(human) is a regulatory neuropeptide of 37 amino acids. α-CGRP(human) is widely distributed in the central and peripheral nervous system. α-CGRP(human) is a potent vasodilator.
- Cortistatin-14, a neuropeptide have structural similarity to somatostatin-14, binds and exerts its function via the somatostatin receptors (sst1-sst5). Cortistatin-14 shows anticonvulsive, neuroprotective effect and remarkable anti-inflammatory properties.
- [Leu15]-Gastrin I (human) is a peptide. Gastrin exerts its function through G-protein-coupled receptor called the cholecystokinin (CCK) or CCK-B receptor (CCK-BR).
- PACAP (1-38), human, ovine, rat is a neuropeptide with 38 amino acid residues. PACAP (1-38) binds to PACAP type I receptor, PACAP type II receptor VIP1, and PACAP type II receptor VIP2 with IC50s of 4 nM, 2 nM, and 1 nM, respectively.
- GLP-1(7-37) acetate is an intestinal insulinotropic hormone that augments glucose induced insulin secretion.
- Rat CGRP-(8-37) (VTHRLAGLLSRSGGVVKDNFVPTNVGSEAF) is a highly selective CGRP receptor antagonist.
- Pasireotide (SOM230) acetate, a long-acting cyclohexapeptide somatostatin analogue, can improve agonist activity at somatostatin receptors (subtypes sst1/2/3/4/5, pKi=8.2/9.0/9.1/<7.0/9.9, respectively). Pasireotide acetate can suppress GH, IGF-I and ACTH secretion, indicating potential efficacy in acromegaly and Cushing's disease. Pasireotide acetate also exhibits antisecretory, antiproliferative, and proapoptotic activity.
- Lanreotide (BIM 23014) acetate is a somatostatin analogue with antineoplastic activity. Lanreotide acetate can be used for the research of carcinoid syndrome.
- Melanotan I is a potent non-selective melanocortin receptor (MCR) agonist. Melanotan I is a synthetic analogue of α-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) that stimulates melanogenesis. Melanotan I can induce skin tanning by mimicking the actions of a-MSH on the melanocortin type 1 receptors (MC1R) of melanocytes. Melanotan I can be used for sunlight-induced skin cancers research.
- Adrenomedullin (AM) (22-52), human, an NH2 terminal truncated adrenomedullin analogue, is an adrenomedullin receptor antagonist, and also antagonizes the calcitonin generelated peptide (CGRP) receptor in the hindlimb vascular bed of the cat.
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sst2 receptor antagonist
CYN 154806 TFA, a cyclic octapeptide, is a potent and selective somatostatin sst2 receptor antagonist, with pIC50 values of 8.58, 5.41, 6.07, 5.76 and 6.48 for human recombinant sst2, sst1, sst3, sst4 and sst5 receptors respectively. -
GLP-1 receptor agonist
Oxyntomodulin (bovine, porcine), a 37-amino acid peptide hormone, is a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. - Nociceptin, a heptadecapeptide, is the endogenous ligand of the nociceptin receptor, acting as a potent anti-analgesic.
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Beinaglutide is a human GLP-1 polypeptide that shares almost 100% homology with human GLP-1 (7-36). Beinaglutide displays does-dependent effects in glycemic control, inhibiting food intake and gastric empty and promoting weight loss. Beinaglutide has the potential for the research of overweight/obesity and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) free acid is a neuropeptide. Calcitonin gene-related peptide can be used for the research of nociception, ingestive behaviour and modulation of the endocrine systems.
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GLP-1 agonist
Lixisenatide acetate is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that can be used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). -
μ-opioid receptor agonist
Dermorphin is a natural heptapeptide μ-opioid receptor (MOR) agonist found in amphibian skin. Inhibition of neuropathic pain. - Felypressin acetate (PLV-2 acetate) is a non-catecholamine vasoconstrictor and a vasopressin 1 agonist. Felypressin acetate is widely used in dental procedures.
- Cholecystokinin Octapeptide, desulfated is a synthetic desulfated octapeptides of cholecystokinin (CCK).
- Tetragastrin (Cholecystokinin tetrapeptide; CCK-4) is the C-terminal tetrapeptide of gastrin. Tetragastrin can stimulate gastric secretion. Tetragastrin is a Cholecystokinin (CCK-4) receptor agonist. Gastric mucosal protection.
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RFRP-3 (Neuropeptide VF(124-131))(human), a human GnIH peptide homolog, is a potent inhibitor of gonadotropin secretion by inhibiting Ca2+ mobilization. RFRP-3(human) is a NPFF1 receptor agonist, it inhibits forskolin-induced production of cAMP with an IC50 of 0.7 nM.
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GHSR ligand
des-Gln14-Ghrelin is a second endogenous ligand for the growth hormone secretagogue receptor. a). des-Gln14-ghrelin potently induces increases in [Ca2+]i in CHO-GHSR62 cells, with an EC50 of 2.4 nM. - SKF 100398 (d(CH2)5Tyr(Et)VAVP), an arginine vasopressin (AVP) analogue, is a specific antagonist of the antidiuretic effect of exogenous and endogenous AVP.
- Felypressin (PLV-2) is a non-catecholamine vasoconstrictor and a vasopressin 1 agonist. Felypressin is widely used in dental procedures.
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PAR-1 agonist
Protease-Activated Receptor-1, PAR-1 Agonist is a selective proteinase-activated receptor1 (PAR-1) agonist peptide. Protease-Activated Receptor-1, PAR-1 Agonist corresponds to PAR1 tethered ligand and which can selectively mimic theactions of thrombin via this receptor. - PDC31 (THG113.31; ILGHXDYK) is an allosteric and non-competitive inhibitor of FP Prostaglandin Receptor. PDC31 is the D-amino acid-based oligopeptide, is used for smooth muscle contractile agent. PDC31 decreases the strength and duration of uterine contractions in vivo, which can be used for research of preterm labor and primary dysmenorrhea (PD). PDC31 also enhances Ca2+-dependent large-conductance K+-channel in human myometrial cells.

