PeptideDB

Recovery & Healing peptides

Recovery peptides are among the most widely researched in the field, studied for their effects on angiogenesis, collagen organisation, and the repair of soft tissue such as tendon, ligament, and gut lining. This category collects compounds investigated primarily for regeneration and injury-recovery contexts.

Abaloparatide

Extensively studied

PTHrP Analog | Anabolic Bone-Building Agent

Abaloparatide is an FDA-approved anabolic bone-building agent and synthetic analog of parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP).

Recovery & Healing

AHK-Cu

Well studied

Hair Growth Copper Peptide | Dermal Papilla Stimulator

Synthetic copper-binding tripeptide targeting dermal papilla cells and hair follicles.

Skin & CosmeticRecovery & Healing

Ara 290

Extensively studied

Tissue-Protective Peptide | Innate Repair Receptor Agonist

Ara 290 is an engineered 11-amino acid peptide activating the Innate Repair Receptor (IRR) to provide tissue-protective effects without red blood cell stimulation. Has FDA Orphan Drug status.

Recovery & HealingCognitive

B7-33

Emerging research

Relaxin-2 Analog | Anti-Fibrotic & Cardiovascular

B7-33 is a single-chain peptide analog of human relaxin-2 that selectively activates the relaxin family peptide receptor 1 (RXFP1).

CardiovascularRecovery & Healing

BPC-157

Preclinical

Pentadecapeptide studied for tissue repair

BPC-157 is a synthetic 15-amino-acid peptide derived from a protein found in gastric juice, studied extensively in animal models for accelerated healing of tendon, ligament, muscle, and gut tissue.

Recovery & Healing

Cardiogen

Moderate research

AEDR | Cardiovascular Bioregulator Peptide

Cardiogen is a Khavinson bioregulator peptide consisting of four amino acids, derived from heart tissue research.

LongevityRecovery & Healing

Cartalax

Emerging research

Bioregulatory Tripeptide | Cartilage & Connective Tissue Support

Synthetic tripeptide developed by Professor Vladimir Khavinson, supporting cartilage, connective tissue, and cellular regeneration through proliferation markers and apoptosis pathway modulation.

Recovery & HealingLongevity

GHK-Cu

Extensively studied

Copper-binding peptide for skin & repair

GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide extensively studied and widely used in skincare for collagen stimulation, wound healing, and tissue remodelling.

Skin & CosmeticRecovery & Healing

Glow Protocol

Limited research

Multi-Peptide Skin Rejuvenation Complex

Combination featuring BPC-157, TB-500, and GHK-Cu marketed for skin rejuvenation and anti-aging.

Skin & CosmeticRecovery & Healing

HGH

FDA-approved

Human Growth Hormone | Somatropin

Human Growth Hormone (HGH/Somatropin) is a 191-amino acid polypeptide hormone FDA-approved for pediatric and adult growth hormone deficiency, HIV-associated wasting, and other conditions.

Growth HormoneWeight LossRecovery & Healing

IGF-1 LR3

Limited research

Modified Growth Factor Analog | Muscle Growth

IGF-1 LR3 is a synthetic 83-amino acid analog of insulin-like growth factor-1 that has never been approved for human use.

Growth HormoneRecovery & Healing

KPV

Emerging research

Anti-Inflammatory Tripeptide | Alpha-MSH Fragment

KPV is a potent anti-inflammatory tripeptide derived from the C-terminal of alpha-MSH.

ImmuneRecovery & Healing

MGF

Limited research

Mechano Growth Factor | IGF-1 Splice Variant

Non-pegylated IGF-1 splice variant produced locally in muscle tissue following mechanical stress.

Growth HormoneRecovery & Healing

PEG-MGF

Limited research

Pegylated Mechano Growth Factor | IGF-1 Splice Variant

Modified IGF-1 variant with PEG attachment extending half-life from minutes to hours. Activates muscle satellite cells following mechanical stress or injury.

Growth HormoneRecovery & Healing

TB-500

Preclinical

Synthetic Thymosin Beta-4 studied for repair & cell migration

TB-500 is a synthetic version of Thymosin Beta-4 (or its active fragment), a naturally occurring peptide studied for its role in actin regulation, cell migration, and tissue repair.

Recovery & Healing

TB-500 (Ac-LKKTETQ)

Moderate research

Thymosin Beta-4 Active Fragment | Healing Peptide

TB-500 (Ac-LKKTETQ) is a synthetic derivative of thymosin beta-4 consisting of the N-terminal acetylated 17-23 amino acid fragment.

Recovery & HealingLongevity

Teriparatide

Extensively studied

PTH(1-34) | Bone-Building Anabolic Peptide

Teriparatide is an FDA-approved anabolic bone-building agent consisting of the first 34 amino acids of parathyroid hormone.

Recovery & Healing

Tri-Heal Max Protocol

Limited research

High-Dose Three-Peptide Healing Blend

Tri-Heal Max is an enhanced healing peptide blend featuring a higher dose of TB-500 (25mg) combined with BPC-157 (10mg) and KPV (10mg) for a total of 45mg per vial.

Recovery & Healing

Vesugen

Moderate research

KED | Vascular Bioregulator Peptide

Vesugen is a Khavinson bioregulator tripeptide developed at Russia's St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology.

LongevityRecovery & Healing

Wolverine Stack

Well studied

BPC-157 + TB-500 | Tissue Repair & Recovery Protocol

Combines BPC-157 and TB-500 for synergistic tissue repair and recovery. 87.5% improvement in knee pain patients per Lee & Padgett 2021 study.

Recovery & HealingLongevity