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  1. Retatrutide, a Triple Hormone Receptor Agonist, for Treatment of Obesity.

    Jastreboff AM, Kaplan LM, Davies MJ, et al. N Engl J Med. 2026.

    RCTHumansn = 2,339PMID 42814954DOIFunding or ties: Eli Lilly.

    Used in: Retatrutide, What are peptides?, How to read a study, GLP-1, GIP and glucagon explained, Rules in Norway, Corrections

  2. Efficacy and safety of retatrutide, a GIP, GLP-1, and glucagon receptor agonist, in people with type 2 diabetes and inadequate glycaemic control with diet and exercise (TRANSCEND-T2D-1): a double-blind, randomised, phase 3 trial.

    Bajaj HS, Welch M, Shah P, et al. Lancet. 2026.

    RCTHumansn = 537PMID 42250575DOIFunding or ties: Eli Lilly.

    Used in: Retatrutide

  3. Safety and Efficacy of Approved and Unapproved Peptide Therapies for Musculoskeletal Injuries and Athletic Performance.

    Mendias CL, Awan TM. Sports Med. 2026.

    ReviewPMID 41966639DOI

    Used in: TB-500, Thymosin beta-4, What are peptides?

  4. Injectable Peptide Therapy: A Primer for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Physicians.

    Mayfield CK, Bolia IK, Feingold CL, et al. Am J Sports Med. 2026.

    ReviewPMID 41476424DOI

    Used in: TB-500, Thymosin beta-4, GHK-Cu

  5. Therapeutic Peptides in Orthopaedics: Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions.

    Rahman OF, et al. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2026.

    ReviewPMID 41490200DOI

    Used in: TB-500

  6. Thymosin beta-4, TMSB4X, human (P62328).

    UniProt. 2026.

    Other

    Used in: Thymosin beta-4

  7. GHK-Cu as a Bioactive Metallopeptide and Drug-Delivery Cargo: Coordination Chemistry, Formulation Science, Therapeutic Evidence, and a Translational Roadmap.

    Mateescu DM, et al. Pharmaceutics. 2026.

    Meta-analysisPMID 42797253DOI

    Used in: GHK-Cu

  8. CosIng: Copper Tripeptide-1 (cosmetic ingredient).

    European Commission. 2026.

    Official source

    Used in: GHK-Cu, Rules in Norway

  9. Melanotan II (MT-II) as an Adjunct to NB-UVB Phototherapy for Repigmentation in Stable Nonsegmental Vitiligo (NCT07437560).

    ClinicalTrials.gov. 2026.

    RCTHumansn = 60

    Used in: Melanotan II

  10. MOTS-c for Improving Insulin Sensitivity in Adults With Prediabetes and Overweight/Obesity (NCT07505745).

    ClinicalTrials.gov. 2026.

    RCTHumansn = 120

    Used in: MOTS-c

  11. Wegovy (semaglutide): EPAR. Authorised in the EU on 06.01.2022. Prescription only.

    European Medicines Agency (EMA). 2026.

    Official source

    Used in: Semaglutide, What are peptides?, GLP-1, GIP and glucagon explained, Rules in Norway, Anti-doping

  12. Mounjaro (tirzepatide): EPAR. Authorised in the EU on 15.09.2022. Prescription only.

    European Medicines Agency (EMA). 2026.

    Official source

    Used in: Tirzepatide, What are peptides?, GLP-1, GIP and glucagon explained, Rules in Norway, Anti-doping

  13. BPC 157 (CID 9941957).

    PubChem, National Library of Medicine. 2026.

    Other

    Used in: BPC-157

  14. TB-500 (CID 62707662).

    PubChem, National Library of Medicine. 2026.

    Other

    Used in: TB-500, Thymosin beta-4

  15. MOTS-c (CID 146675088).

    PubChem, National Library of Medicine. 2026.

    Other

    Used in: MOTS-c

  16. Semax (CID 9811102).

    PubChem, National Library of Medicine. 2026.

    Other

    Used in: Semax

  17. Lys-Pro-Val (KPV) (CID 125672).

    PubChem, National Library of Medicine. 2026.

    Other

    Used in: KPV

  18. Melanotan II (CID 92432).

    PubChem, National Library of Medicine. 2026.

    Other

    Used in: Melanotan II

  19. Ipamorelin (CID 9831659).

    PubChem, National Library of Medicine. 2026.

    Other

    Used in: CJC-1295 and ipamorelin

  20. Copper tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) (CID 71587328).

    PubChem, National Library of Medicine. 2026.

    Other

    Used in: GHK-Cu

  21. Import av legemidler til personlig bruk ved forsendelse.

    Direktoratet for medisinske produkter (DMP). 2026.

    Official source

    Used in: Rules in Norway

  22. Legemidler på reise inn til Norge.

    Direktoratet for medisinske produkter (DMP). 2026.

    Official source

    Used in: Rules in Norway

  23. Er produktet et legemiddel?

    Direktoratet for medisinske produkter (DMP). 2026.

    Official source

    Used in: Rules in Norway

  24. The 2026 Prohibited List. International Standard.

    World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). 2026.

    Official source

    Used in: Retatrutide, TB-500, Thymosin beta-4, Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, GHK-Cu, Melanotan II, MOTS-c, Semax, KPV, CJC-1295 and ipamorelin, Anti-doping

  25. Seks peptider på dopinglisten av hensyn til folkehelsen.

    Direktoratet for medisinske produkter (DMP). 2026.

    Official source

    Used in: Retatrutide, TB-500, Thymosin beta-4, GHK-Cu, Melanotan II, MOTS-c, Semax, KPV, CJC-1295 and ipamorelin, Rules in Norway

  26. Emerging Use of BPC-157 in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: A Systematic Review.

    Vasireddi N, Hahamyan H, Salata MJ, et al. HSS J. 2025.

    Meta-analysisAnimalsPMID 40756949DOI

    Used in: BPC-157, How to read a study

  27. Regeneration or Risk? A Narrative Review of BPC-157 for Musculoskeletal Healing.

    McGuire FP, Martinez R, Lenz A, et al. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2025.

    ReviewPMID 40789979DOI

    Used in: BPC-157

  28. Safety of Intravenous Infusion of BPC157 in Humans: A Pilot Study.

    Lee E, Burgess K. Altern Ther Health Med. 2025.

    Pilot studyHumansn = 2PMID 40131143

    Used in: BPC-157

  29. MOTS-C levels in individuals with and without obesity and its association with inflammation, insulin resistance and endothelial dysfunction.

    Ozkaya DY, Haymana C, et al. Arch Endocrinol Metab. 2025.

    Observational studyHumansn = 85PMID 41004666DOI

    Used in: MOTS-c

  30. Tirzepatide as Compared with Semaglutide for the Treatment of Obesity.

    Aronne LJ, Horn DB, le Roux CW, et al. N Engl J Med. 2025.

    RCTHumansn = 751PMID 40353578DOIFunding or ties: Eli Lilly.

    Used in: Tirzepatide

  31. Next generation dual GLP-1/GIP, GLP-1/glucagon, and triple GLP-1/GIP/glucagon agonists: a literature review.

    Wen J, et al. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2025.

    ReviewPMID 40685266DOI

    Used in: GLP-1, GIP and glucagon explained

  32. Netthandel: registreringsordning for nettapotek og andre utsalgssteder.

    Direktoratet for medisinske produkter (DMP). 2025.

    Official source

    Used in: Rules in Norway

  33. Triple hormone receptor agonist retatrutide for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: a randomized phase 2a trial.

    Sanyal AJ, Kaplan LM, Frias JP, et al. Nat Med. 2024.

    RCTHumansn = 98PMID 38858523DOIFunding or ties: Eli Lilly.

    Used in: Retatrutide

  34. Effect of BPC-157 on Symptoms in Patients with Interstitial Cystitis: A Pilot Study.

    Lee E, Walker C, Ayadi B. Altern Ther Health Med. 2024.

    Pilot studyHumansn = 12PMID 39325560

    Used in: BPC-157

  35. Continued Treatment With Tirzepatide for Maintenance of Weight Reduction in Adults With Obesity: The SURMOUNT-4 Randomized Clinical Trial.

    Aronne LJ, Sattar N, Horn DB, et al. JAMA. 2024.

    RCTHumansn = 670PMID 38078870DOIFunding or ties: Eli Lilly.

    Used in: Tirzepatide

  36. Triple-Hormone-Receptor Agonist Retatrutide for Obesity: A Phase 2 Trial.

    Jastreboff AM, Kaplan LM, Frías JP, et al. N Engl J Med. 2023.

    RCTHumansn = 338PMID 37366315DOIFunding or ties: Eli Lilly.

    Used in: Retatrutide

  37. Retatrutide, a GIP, GLP-1 and glucagon receptor agonist, for people with type 2 diabetes: a randomised, double-blind, placebo and active-controlled, parallel-group, phase 2 trial conducted in the USA.

    Rosenstock J, et al. Lancet. 2023.

    RCTHumansn = 281PMID 37385280DOIFunding or ties: Eli Lilly.

    Used in: Retatrutide

  38. Efficacy and Safety Study of Thymosin Beta 4 in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction (NCT05984134).

    ClinicalTrials.gov. 2023.

    RCTHumansn = 90

    Used in: TB-500, Thymosin beta-4, Corrections

  39. MOTS-c: A promising mitochondrial-derived peptide for therapeutic exploitation.

    Zheng Y, Wei Z, Wang T. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2023.

    ReviewPMID 36761202DOI

    Used in: MOTS-c

  40. Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Obesity without Diabetes.

    Lincoff AM, Brown-Frandsen K, Colhoun HM, et al. N Engl J Med. 2023.

    RCTHumansn = 17,604PMID 37952131DOIFunding or ties: Novo Nordisk.

    Used in: Semaglutide, GLP-1, GIP and glucagon explained

  41. Doping.

    Direktoratet for medisinske produkter (DMP). 2023.

    Official source

    Used in: Anti-doping

  42. 0.1% RGN-259 (Thymosin ß4) Ophthalmic Solution Promotes Healing and Improves Comfort in Neurotrophic Keratopathy Patients in a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Masked Phase III Clinical Trial.

    Sosne G, Kleinman HK, Springs C, et al. Int J Mol Sci. 2022.

    RCTHumansn = 18PMID 36613994DOIFunding or ties: ReGenTree.

    Used in: Thymosin beta-4

  43. Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity.

    Jastreboff AM, Aronne LJ, Ahmad NN, et al. N Engl J Med. 2022.

    RCTHumansn = 2,539PMID 35658024DOIFunding or ties: Eli Lilly.

    Used in: Tirzepatide, GLP-1, GIP and glucagon explained

  44. Intra-Articular Injection of BPC 157 for Multiple Types of Knee Pain.

    Lee E, Padgett B. Altern Ther Health Med. 2021.

    Observational studyHumansn = 16PMID 34324435

    Used in: BPC-157

  45. MOTS-c is an exercise-induced mitochondrial-encoded regulator of age-dependent physical decline and muscle homeostasis.

    Reynolds JC, Lai RW, Woodhead JST, et al. Nat Commun. 2021.

    Animal studyAnimalsPMID 33473109DOIFunding or ties: CohBar.

    Used in: MOTS-c

  46. Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity.

    Wilding JPH, Batterham RL, Calanna S, et al. N Engl J Med. 2021.

    RCTHumansn = 1,961PMID 33567185DOIFunding or ties: Novo Nordisk.

    Used in: Semaglutide

  47. Tirzepatide versus Semaglutide Once Weekly in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

    Frías JP, Davies MJ, Rosenstock J, et al. N Engl J Med. 2021.

    RCTHumansn = 1,879PMID 34170647DOIFunding or ties: Eli Lilly.

    Used in: Tirzepatide

  48. Trends in peptide drug discovery.

    Muttenthaler M, King GF, Adams DJ, Alewood PF. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2021.

    ReviewPMID 33536635DOI

    Used in: What are peptides?, How we work

  49. Bremelanotide for the Treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: Two Randomized Phase 3 Trials.

    Kingsberg SA, Clayton AH, Portman D, et al. Obstet Gynecol. 2019.

    RCTHumansn = 1,267PMID 31599840DOI

    Used in: Melanotan II

  50. Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide in the Light of the New Gene Data.

    Pickart L, Margolina A. Int J Mol Sci. 2018.

    ReviewPMID 29986520DOIFunding or ties: Skin Biology.

    Used in: GHK-Cu

  51. A Phase 1a/1b Study of CB4211 in Healthy Non-obese Subjects and Subjects With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NCT03998514).

    ClinicalTrials.gov. 2018.

    RCTHumansn = 88Funding or ties: CohBar.

    Used in: MOTS-c

  52. The efficacy of semax in the treatment of patients at different stages of ischemic stroke. In Russian.

    Gusev EI, et al. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova. 2018.

    Controlled studyHumansn = 110PMID 29798983DOI

    Used in: Semax

  53. Effects of Semax on the Default Mode Network of the Brain.

    Lebedeva IS, Panikratova YR, Sokolov OY, et al. Bull Exp Biol Med. 2018.

    Controlled studyHumansn = 24PMID 30225715DOI

    Used in: Semax, How to read a study

  54. Ozempic (semaglutide): EPAR. Authorised in the EU on 08.02.2018.

    European Medicines Agency (EMA). 2018.

    Official source

    Used in: Semaglutide, GLP-1, GIP and glucagon explained

  55. Mechanisms of Action and Therapeutic Application of Glucagon-like Peptide-1.

    Drucker DJ. Cell Metab. 2018.

    ReviewPMID 29617641DOI

    Used in: What are peptides?, GLP-1, GIP and glucagon explained

  56. Orally Targeted Delivery of Tripeptide KPV via Hyaluronic Acid-Functionalized Nanoparticles Efficiently Alleviates Ulcerative Colitis.

    Xiao B, et al. Mol Ther. 2017.

    Animal studyAnimalsPMID 28143741DOI

    Used in: KPV

  57. Efficacy and safety of once-weekly semaglutide monotherapy versus placebo in patients with type 2 diabetes (SUSTAIN 1): a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, multinational, multicentre phase 3a trial.

    Sorli C, Harashima SI, Tsoukas GM, et al. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2017.

    RCTHumansn = 388PMID 28110911DOIFunding or ties: Novo Nordisk.

    Used in: Semaglutide

  58. Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

    Marso SP, Bain SC, Consoli A, et al. N Engl J Med. 2016.

    RCTHumansn = 3,297PMID 27633186DOIFunding or ties: Novo Nordisk.

    Used in: Semaglutide

  59. Thymosin β4 significantly improves signs and symptoms of severe dry eye in a phase 2 randomized trial.

    Sosne G, Dunn SP, Kim C. Cornea. 2015.

    RCTHumansn = 9PMID 25826322DOI

    Used in: TB-500, Thymosin beta-4

  60. Thymosin beta 4 ophthalmic solution for dry eye: a randomized, placebo-controlled, Phase II clinical trial conducted using the controlled adverse environment (CAE™) model.

    Sosne G, Ousler GW. Clin Ophthalmol. 2015.

    RCTHumansn = 72PMID 26056426DOI

    Used in: Thymosin beta-4

  61. Afamelanotide for Erythropoietic Protoporphyria.

    Langendonk JG, Balwani M, Anderson KE, et al. N Engl J Med. 2015.

    RCTHumansPMID 26132941DOI

    Used in: Melanotan II

  62. The mitochondrial-derived peptide MOTS-c promotes metabolic homeostasis and reduces obesity and insulin resistance.

    Lee C, Zeng J, Drew BG, et al. Cell Metab. 2015.

    Animal studyAnimalsPMID 25738459DOI

    Used in: MOTS-c, What are peptides?

  63. Scenesse (afamelanotide): EPAR. Authorised in the EU on 22.12.2014.

    European Medicines Agency (EMA). 2014.

    Official source

    Used in: Melanotan II

  64. Prospective, randomized, controlled, proof-of-concept study of the Ghrelin mimetic ipamorelin for the management of postoperative ileus in bowel resection patients.

    Beck DE, et al. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2014.

    RCTHumansn = 114PMID 25331030DOI

    Used in: CJC-1295 and ipamorelin

  65. Lost in translation: animal models and clinical trials in cancer treatment.

    Mak IW, Evaniew N, Ghert M. Am J Transl Res. 2014.

    ReviewPMID 24489990

    Used in: How to read a study, How we work

  66. The regenerative peptide thymosin β4 accelerates the rate of dermal healing in preclinical animal models and in patients.

    Treadwell T, Kleinman HK, Crockford D, et al. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2012.

    ReviewPMID 23050815DOI

    Used in: Thymosin beta-4

  67. The effect of Semax and its C-end peptide PGP on the morphology and proliferative activity of rat brain cells during experimental ischemia: a pilot study.

    Stavchansky VV, et al. J Mol Neurosci. 2011.

    Animal studyAnimalsPMID 20617398DOI

    Used in: Semax

  68. The effect of thymosin treatment of venous ulcers.

    Guarnera G, DeRosa A, Camerini R. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2010.

    RCTHumansn = 73PMID 20536470DOI

    Used in: TB-500, Thymosin beta-4

  69. PepT1-mediated tripeptide KPV uptake reduces intestinal inflammation.

    Dalmasso G, Charrier-Hisamuddin L, Nguyen HT, et al. Gastroenterology. 2008.

    Animal studyAnimalsPMID 18061177DOI

    Used in: KPV

  70. Melanocortin-derived tripeptide KPV has anti-inflammatory potential in murine models of inflammatory bowel disease.

    Kannengiesser K, Maaser C, Heidemann J, et al. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2008.

    Animal studyAnimalsPMID 18092346DOI

    Used in: KPV, What are peptides?

  71. Biology of incretins: GLP-1 and GIP.

    Baggio LL, Drucker DJ. Gastroenterology. 2007.

    ReviewPMID 17498508DOI

    Used in: GLP-1, GIP and glucagon explained

  72. Semax, an analogue of adrenocorticotropin (4-10), binds specifically and increases levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor protein in rat basal forebrain.

    Dolotov OV, et al. J Neurochem. 2006.

    Animal studyAnimalsPMID 16635254DOI

    Used in: Semax

  73. Prolonged stimulation of growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor I secretion by CJC-1295, a long-acting analog of GH-releasing hormone, in healthy adults.

    Teichman SL, et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2006.

    RCTHumansPMID 16352683DOI

    Used in: CJC-1295 and ipamorelin, How to read a study

  74. Pulsatile secretion of growth hormone (GH) persists during continuous stimulation by CJC-1295, a long-acting GH-releasing hormone analog.

    Ionescu M, Frohman LA. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2006.

    Pilot studyHumansPMID 17018654DOI

    Used in: CJC-1295 and ipamorelin

  75. alpha-Melanocyte-stimulating hormone, MSH 11-13 KPV and adrenocorticotropic hormone signalling in human keratinocyte cells.

    Elliott RJ, et al. J Invest Dermatol. 2004.

    Cell studyCellsPMID 15102092DOI

    Used in: KPV

  76. Effect of an alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone analog on penile erection and sexual desire in men with organic erectile dysfunction.

    Wessells H, Gralnek D, Dorr R, et al. Urology. 2000.

    RCTHumansn = 10PMID 11018622DOI

    Used in: Melanotan II

  77. Synthetic melanotropic peptide initiates erections in men with psychogenic erectile dysfunction: double-blind, placebo controlled crossover study.

    Wessells H, Fuciarelli K, Hansen J, et al. J Urol. 1998.

    RCTHumansn = 10PMID 9679884

    Used in: Melanotan II

  78. Ipamorelin, the first selective growth hormone secretagogue.

    Raun K, Hansen BS, Johansen NL, et al. Eur J Endocrinol. 1998.

    Animal studyAnimalsPMID 9849822DOIFunding or ties: Novo Nordisk.

    Used in: CJC-1295 and ipamorelin

  79. Effectiveness of semax in acute period of hemispheric ischemic stroke (a clinical and electrophysiological study). In Russian.

    Gusev EI, Skvortsova VI, Miasoedov NF, et al. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova. 1997.

    Controlled studyHumansn = 110PMID 11517472

    Used in: Semax

  80. Evaluation of melanotan-II, a superpotent cyclic melanotropic peptide in a pilot phase-I clinical study.

    Dorr RT, Lines R, Levine N, et al. Life Sci. 1996.

    Pilot studyHumansn = 3PMID 8637402DOI

    Used in: Melanotan II