Ghrelin and the GHS-R1a Receptor: Acylated vs Unacylated Ghrelin in Growth Hormone Research

Ghrelin is often called the “hunger hormone”, but that description only covers one part of its biology. In growth hormone

Secretin: The Original Gut Hormone and Its Unexpected Brain Research

Secretin is a 27-amino-acid peptide hormone best known for helping your digestive system handle stomach acid. It is also historically

Apelin-13: The APJ Receptor Peptide for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research

Apelin-13 is a short, naturally occurring peptide attracting interest across cardiovascular, metabolic, fluid-balance and neuroscience research. It contains 13 amino

Klamin: The Klamath Algae Extract Studied for Mood, Antioxidant and Neuroprotective Effects

When you hear “Klamin,” it is easy to assume you are looking at another peptide or synthetic nootropic. You are

Neuropeptide Y: The Appetite and Stress Peptide at the Centre of Metabolic Research

Neuropeptide Y (NPY) is a 36-amino-acid signalling peptide found throughout the mammalian nervous system. It is one of the most

Neuropeptide S: The Arousal and Wakefulness Peptide for Anxiety and Cognition Research

You can think of Neuropeptide S (NPS) as a biological “alertness messenger” being studied for its unusual ability to increase

Neuropeptide W: The Emerging Peptide for Feeding, Stress and Neuroendocrine Research

Your appetite, stress response, pain sensitivity and hormone signals are not controlled by separate systems working in isolation. They behave

Neuropeptide FF: The RF-Amide Peptide Modulating Pain and Opioid Responses

Neuropeptide FF (NPFF) is a small amidated octapeptide attracting attention in pain and neuropharmacology research. It belongs to the RF-amide

Neurotensin: The Gut-Brain Peptide for Dopamine, Pain and Digestive Research

Neurotensin is a 13-amino-acid peptide with an unusual dual identity. In the brain, it acts as a neuropeptide. A chemical