Peptide science, made readable.
Field-tested articles on peptide research, laboratory handling, and quality assurance — written for researchers, by researchers.
Peptide Storage Guide: Lyophilized vs Reconstituted, Temperature, and Shelf Life
Practical reference on how research peptides should be stored in laboratory settings. Covers lyophilized stability, reconstituted shelf life, freeze-thaw cycles, light exposure, and the role of bacteriostatic water.
How to Read a Peptide Certificate of Analysis (COA)
A field-by-field walkthrough of a peptide Certificate of Analysis. Learn what HPLC purity, mass spectrometry, lot number, and accompanying chromatograms actually tell you, and which red flags to watch for.
GHK-Cu Research Overview: Mechanisms, Studies, and Lab Handling
An overview of GHK-Cu, the copper-binding tripeptide Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine complexed with copper. Covers structure, mechanisms studied in dermal and wound-healing literature, and laboratory handling considerations.
Melanotan I vs Melanotan II: A Research Comparison of α-MSH Analogs
Side-by-side overview of Melanotan I (MT-1) and Melanotan II (MT-2) — two synthetic α-MSH analogs studied in pigmentation, melanocortin-receptor, and dermal-biology research.
KPV Tripeptide Research Overview: POMC-Derived Peptide in Inflammation Models
An overview of KPV, the C-terminal tripeptide of α-MSH (Lys-Pro-Val) studied for its activity in inflammation, gut-barrier, and skin-research models.
NAD+ in the Lab: Purity, Stability, and Reconstitution for Research Use
A practical research-handling guide for NAD+ as supplied in lyophilized form. Covers purity expectations, hydration sensitivity, reconstitution solvents, and freeze-thaw best practice.
5-Amino-1MQ Research Guide: NNMT Inhibition and the NAD+ Connection
A research overview of 5-Amino-1MQ, a small-molecule NNMT inhibitor studied for its effects on cellular methylation balance, NAD+ pools, and adipocyte metabolism.
MOTS-c Research Overview: Mitochondrial-Derived Peptide and Metabolic Pathways
An overview of MOTS-c, the 16-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded within the 12S rRNA region of mtDNA. Covers mechanisms studied in AMPK and insulin-sensitivity research.
Epithalon Research Overview: Pineal Tetrapeptide, Telomerase Studies, and Lab Handling
An overview of Epithalon, the synthetic tetrapeptide Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly studied in cellular aging, telomerase, and pineal-axis research. Covers mechanisms, model systems, and lab storage.