ARA-290 / Cibinetide

ARA-290, also called cibinetide, came from an interesting observation about erythropoietin: part of that molecule appears to be involved in tissue-protection signalling without needing to make more red blood cells.

Cerebrolysin

Cerebrolysin is not one neat little peptide. It is a mixture of small peptides and amino acids produced from porcine brain tissue.

Oxytocin

Oxytocin is usually introduced as the ‘cuddle hormone,’ which is a bit like introducing the Prime Minister as someone who owns a kettle.

Pinealon

Pinealon is the tiny tripeptide Glu-Asp-Arg, often shortened to EDR. It appears in discussions about brain ageing, memory and protection from cellular stress.

Selank

Selank is a synthetic peptide related to tuftsin and is usually discussed for anxiety, stress and calmer concentration.

Semax

Semax is a synthetic peptide developed from a fragment of ACTH and is discussed for attention, memory and neurological recovery.