Peptides

BPC-157

Synthetic pentadecapeptide derived from a gastric juice protein, studied for tissue repair and gut healing in animal models.

Formula
C62H98N16O22
MW
1419.5 Da
Half-life
Minutes to a few hours (subcutaneous, estimated)
Reconstitution
Bacteriostatic water; 2ml per 5mg vial is common
Storage
Lyophilised: refrigerated. Reconstituted: 2-8°C, use within ~4 weeks
Reported dose
250-500 mcg daily (reported, unverified)
Side effects
Rarely reported: mild fatigue, headache. Long-term human safety unknown
Convipen dial
At 5mg/3ml the concentration is ~1667 mcg/ml; 250 mcg ? 0.15 ml

CJC-1295 (with DAC)

Long-acting GHRH analogue that extends the GH-releasing pulse over several days.

Formula
C165H269N47O46S
MW
3647.2 Da
Half-life
~6-8 days (with DAC)
Reconstitution
Bacteriostatic water; 2ml per 2mg or 5mg vial
Storage
Refrigerated once reconstituted
Reported dose
100 mcg daily or 300 mcg 2x weekly (reported, unverified)
Side effects
Water retention, flushing, fatigue; possible cortisol effects at high doses
Convipen dial
At 2mg/3ml the concentration is ~667 mcg/ml; 100 mcg ? 0.15 ml

GHK-Cu (Copper tripeptide)

Naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide studied for skin repair, collagen stimulation and hair growth.

Formula
C14H24N6O4 · Cu
MW
403.9 Da
Half-life
Hours
Reconstitution
Bacteriostatic water or saline
Storage
Cool, dark; copper peptides are light sensitive
Reported dose
Topical 0.5-2%; injectable 2-3 mg daily (reported, unverified)
Side effects
Topical: transient irritation. Injectable: largely unknown
Convipen dial
Rarely used in pen cartridges; topical is more common

Ipamorelin

Selective growth hormone secretagogue (GHS) with minimal effect on other pituitary hormones.

Formula
C38H49N9O5
MW
711.9 Da
Half-life
~2 hours
Reconstitution
Bacteriostatic water; 2ml per 5mg vial typical
Storage
Refrigerated once reconstituted
Reported dose
100-300 mcg per dose, 1-3x daily (reported, unverified)
Side effects
Possible water retention, mild numbness of hands, hunger modulation
Convipen dial
At 5mg/3ml the concentration is ~1667 mcg/ml; 100 mcg ? 0.06 ml

PT-141 (Bremelanotide)

Melanocortin receptor agonist studied for sexual dysfunction; notable for blood pressure effects.

Formula
C50H68N14O10
MW
1025.2 Da
Half-life
~2.7 hours
Reconstitution
Bacteriostatic water
Storage
Refrigerated once reconstituted
Reported dose
1.0-1.75 mg as needed (approved product dosing); informally often lower
Side effects
Nausea (common), flushing, blood pressure spike, headache. BP contraindications are real
Convipen dial
At 10mg/3ml the concentration is ~3333 mcg/ml; 1mg ? 0.3 ml

Semax

Neurotropic heptapeptide derived from ACTH(4-10), used clinically in Russia for brain injury and nootropic purposes.

Formula
C31H45N7O9S (Semax base)
MW
~681 Da
Half-life
Minutes intranasally; CNS effects outlast plasma
Reconstitution
Usually supplied as nasal drops, not injectable
Storage
Refrigerated
Reported dose
0.2-1 mg intranasal daily (reported, unverified)
Side effects
Occasional irritability, headache
Convipen dial
Not applicable — intranasal route

TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4 fragment)

Fragment of thymosin beta-4 studied for cell migration, tissue repair and inflammation reduction.

Formula
C12H35N5O6 (fragment) — full Tb4: C212H350N62O67S
MW
~4963 Da (full thymosin beta-4)
Half-life
Hours (estimated)
Reconstitution
Bacteriostatic water; 1-2ml per vial
Storage
Refrigerated once reconstituted
Reported dose
2.0-4.0 mg per week, split (reported, unverified)
Side effects
Occasionally reported: injection site redness, transient lethargy
Convipen dial
At 10mg/3ml the concentration is ~3333 mcg/ml; 2mg ? 0.6 ml

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