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Research Library

The Aeternum library

Peptide research library.

In-depth guides for every compound we supply. Mechanism, published research history, dosing windows from peer-reviewed studies, reconstitution protocols, storage notes, and stack pairings — all written for serious researchers.

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Best peptides for tissue repair

Ranked guide to the most-studied tissue, tendon, ligament, and recovery research compounds.

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Best peptides for metabolic research

Top peptides for metabolic, weight loss, and body composition research including Retatrutide and Tesamorelin.

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Best peptides for cognitive research

BDNF upregulation, neuroprotection, and cognitive-aging research peptide rankings.

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Best peptides for longevity research

Cellular energy, gene expression, and oxidative defense compounds for longevity research.

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Best peptides for skin research

Dermal repair, anti-aging skin, and pigmentation research compound rankings.

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Compound guides

Metabolic

Retatrutide

Triple incretin agonist (GLP-1, GIP, glucagon). Phase 2 obesity data showing 24% weight reduction at 48 weeks.

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Tissue

BPC-157

Stable pentadecapeptide derived from gastric protective protein. Tendon, gut, and CNS repair research.

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Tissue

TB-500

Synthetic thymosin beta-4 fragment. Actin sequestering, cell migration, cardiac repair research.

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Tissue

BPC-157 + TB-500

Combined repair stack. Most-studied dual peptide preparation across tendon, muscle, and CNS injury.

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GH-axis

Tesamorelin

FDA-approved GHRH analogue. Visceral adipose reduction, IGF-1 elevation, MASLD research.

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GH-axis

CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin

GHRH + GHRP dual mechanism. Selective endogenous GH release without cortisol or prolactin elevation.

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Longevity

NAD+

Cellular coenzyme central to energy metabolism, sirtuin activity, and DNA repair pathways.

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Longevity

GHK-Cu

Tripeptide-copper complex modulating 4,000+ genes. Tissue remodeling and skin research.

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Longevity

Glutathione

Master intracellular antioxidant. GSH/GSSG redox cycling, detoxification, oxidative stress research.

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Cognitive

Semax

Russian-developed ACTH 4-10 analogue. BDNF upregulation, stroke recovery, nootropic research.

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Metabolic

MOTS-c

Mitochondrial-derived peptide. AMPK activation, insulin sensitivity, exercise-induced regulator.

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Anti-inflammatory

KPV

Alpha-MSH C-terminal tripeptide. NF-kB inhibition, gut and skin inflammation research.

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Melanocortin

Melanotan 2 (MT-2)

Cyclic alpha-MSH analogue. Pan-melanocortin receptor agonist studied in pigmentation and energy research.

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Melanocortin

Melanotan 1 (MT-1)

Afamelanotide. FDA-approved MC1R-selective analogue for erythropoietic protoporphyria photoprotection research.

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Reconstitution

Bacteriostatic Water

Standard 0.9% benzyl alcohol solvent for peptide reconstitution. 28-day multi-dose working window.

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GH-axis blend

Tesamorelin + Ipamorelin

GHRH analogue plus selective GHRP — synergistic dual-pathway GH release without cortisol or prolactin elevation.

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Skin blend

Glow Blend

GHK-Cu + BPC-157 + Glutathione. Multi-mechanism dermal research stack covering gene expression, vascular repair, and antioxidant defense.

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Neuro blend

Klow Blend

Semax + KPV + NAD+. Multi-pathway neurological and gut-brain axis research stack.

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Master protocol guides

Beginner researcher roadmapHow to reconstitute research peptidesPeptide storage and shelf lifeBacteriostatic water vs sterile waterWhat is a peptide COA?Peptide stack designPeptide research glossary

Head-to-head comparisons

BPC-157 vs TB-500Retatrutide vs SemaglutideMT-1 vs MT-2 (Melanotan)CJC-1295 vs Tesamorelin

Compliance

All compounds discussed in the Aeternum Labs research library are sold for in vitro laboratory research purposes only. They are not intended for human or animal consumption, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of any disease or condition. Information presented summarizes publicly available scientific literature and is not medical advice.