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Storage basics
General storage notes for research materials. Follow your institution's protocols and the stability information on each product page.
Storage
Keep unopened vials sealed in their original lyophilized form until needed for an experiment.
Protect material from heat, light, moisture, and repeated freeze–thaw cycles.
Store in an opaque, airtight secondary container with desiccant.
Lyophilized material: store at −20 °C or as listed under "Stability information" on the product page.
Use a temperature-stable storage location; avoid areas subject to frequent temperature cycling.
Compound index
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BPC-157OverviewBPC-157 is a synthetic pentadecapeptide related to a sequence found in gastric juice. Prior laboratory studies have examined angiogenesis si…
What it is
BPC-157 is a synthetic pentadecapeptide related to a sequence found in gastric juice. Prior laboratory studies have examined angiogenesis signaling and inflammatory markers in animal and in vitro models. Research use only.
Molecular profile
Synthetic pentadecapeptide (BPC-157) derived from human gastric juice protein BPC, studied in angiogenesis and cytoprotection research models.
TB-500OverviewTB-500 is a synthetic fragment related to thymosin beta-4. Research models have focused on actin regulation and cell-migration signaling pat…
What it is
TB-500 is a synthetic fragment related to thymosin beta-4. Research models have focused on actin regulation and cell-migration signaling pathways. Research use only.
Molecular profile
Ac-LKKTETQ — a synthetic fragment of thymosin β-4 studied in actin sequestration and cell-migration research models.
BPC-157 / TB-500 (Wolverine)OverviewA combined research blend of BPC-157 and TB-500 used in studies comparing combined versus single-compound signaling in laboratory models. Re…
What it is
A combined research blend of BPC-157 and TB-500 used in studies comparing combined versus single-compound signaling in laboratory models. Research use only.
Molecular profile
Research blend of BPC-157 (15-mer gastric pentadecapeptide) and TB-500 (thymosin β-4 actin-binding fragment) for comparative signaling studies in vitro.
Type
Dual-peptide blend
Molecular weight
Varies by component (see BPC-157 and TB-500)
Stability information
Protect from light
Single-use aliquots recommended
Lyophilized (powder)
−20°C · up to 24 months
Literature
Peer-reviewed references for laboratory background only. Citations are not product claims.
Journal of Biological Chemistry
Thymosin beta 4 and Fx, an actin-sequestering peptide, are indistinguishable
GLOWOverviewGLOW combines BPC-157, TB-500, and GHK-Cu for comparative studies of cell-migration and extracellular-matrix signaling in laboratory models.…
What it is
GLOW combines BPC-157, TB-500, and GHK-Cu for comparative studies of cell-migration and extracellular-matrix signaling in laboratory models. Research use only.
Molecular profile
Multi-peptide research blend (GHK-Cu, BPC-157, TB-500) formulated for comparative extracellular-matrix and tissue-signaling studies.
Type
Triple-peptide blend
Stability information
Protect from light
Lyophilized (powder)
−20°C · up to 24 months
Literature
Peer-reviewed references for laboratory background only. Citations are not product claims.
Chemistry – A European Journal
X-ray and solution structures of Cu(II) GHK and Cu(II) DAHK complexes: influence on their redox properties
GHK-CuOverviewGHK-Cu (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper) is a copper-binding tripeptide studied in extracellular-matrix and gene-expression signaling mode…
What it is
GHK-Cu (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper) is a copper-binding tripeptide studied in extracellular-matrix and gene-expression signaling models. Research use only.
Molecular profile
Copper(II) complex of the tripeptide glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine — a naturally occurring copper carrier studied in extracellular matrix and gene-expression research.
NAD+OverviewNAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme studied in cellular energy metabolism and redox-balance research. Research use only.
What it is
NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme studied in cellular energy metabolism and redox-balance research. Research use only.
Molecular profile
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide — a central redox coenzyme studied in sirtuin, PARP, and mitochondrial metabolism research.
GlutathioneOverviewGlutathione is a tripeptide (γ-Glu-Cys-Gly) examined in redox-balance, glutathione-enzyme pathway, and oxidative-stress models. Research use…
What it is
Glutathione is a tripeptide (γ-Glu-Cys-Gly) examined in redox-balance, glutathione-enzyme pathway, and oxidative-stress models. Research use only.
Molecular profile
Reduced glutathione (GSH) — tripeptide antioxidant cofactor studied in redox biology and detoxification pathway research.
CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin (no DAC)OverviewA GHRH + GHRP research blend (CJC-1295 without DAC plus Ipamorelin) used to study pulsatile growth-hormone pathway signaling. Research use o…
What it is
A GHRH + GHRP research blend (CJC-1295 without DAC plus Ipamorelin) used to study pulsatile growth-hormone pathway signaling. Research use only.
Molecular profile
Blend of modified GHRH analog (CJC-1295) and selective ghrelin receptor agonist ipamorelin for growth-hormone secretagogue pathway research.
Type
Dual-peptide blend
Stability information
Protect from light
Desiccated storage
Lyophilized (powder)
−20°C · up to 24 months
Literature
Peer-reviewed references for laboratory background only. Citations are not product claims.
European Journal of Endocrinology
Ipamorelin, the first selective growth hormone secretagogue
TesamorelinOverviewTesamorelin is a synthetic GHRH analog studied in GHRH receptor and GH-axis signaling research models. Catalogued for laboratory research us…
What it is
Tesamorelin is a synthetic GHRH analog studied in GHRH receptor and GH-axis signaling research models. Catalogued for laboratory research use only.
Molecular profile
Stabilized GHRH analog (44 amino acids) with trans-3-hexenoic acid modification — studied in GHRH receptor and GH axis research.
IGF-1 LR3OverviewIGF-1 LR3 is a long-acting insulin-like growth factor-1 analog studied for cellular growth and IGF-pathway research. Research use only.
What it is
IGF-1 LR3 is a long-acting insulin-like growth factor-1 analog studied for cellular growth and IGF-pathway research. Research use only.
Molecular profile
Long-arginine 3-IGF-1 — an 83-amino-acid analog of insulin-like growth factor 1 with an N-terminal extension and R₃ substitution for IGF-1 receptor research.
Type
IGF-1 analog
Molecular weight
≈9,111.0 g/mol
Amino acids
83
Stability information
Cold chain
Protect from light
Avoid repeated freeze-thaw
Lyophilized (powder)
−20°C · up to 24 months
Literature
Peer-reviewed references for laboratory background only. Citations are not product claims.
Journal of Endocrinology
Long R3 insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) infusion stimulates organ growth but reduces plasma IGF-I, IGF-II and IGF binding protein concentrations in the guinea pig
MOTS-cOverviewMOTS-c is a mitochondrial-derived peptide researched for metabolic regulation and exercise-related pathway models. Research use only.
What it is
MOTS-c is a mitochondrial-derived peptide researched for metabolic regulation and exercise-related pathway models. Research use only.
Molecular profile
Mitochondrial open reading frame of the 12S rRNA-c — a 16-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived peptide (MDP) encoded in mtDNA, studied in AMPK and metabolic homeostasis research.
AOD-9604OverviewAOD-9604 is an hGH fragment analog studied in lipid-metabolism signaling models. Research use only.
What it is
AOD-9604 is an hGH fragment analog studied in lipid-metabolism signaling models. Research use only.
Molecular profile
A synthetic 16-amino-acid fragment analog of human growth hormone (hGH 176–191) studied in laboratory models of lipolysis and lipid metabolism signaling.
RP-1 (SM)OverviewRP-1 (SM) is the catalog research code for a GLP-1 receptor agonist research peptide studied in receptor-signaling and metabolic research mo…
What it is
RP-1 (SM) is the catalog research code for a GLP-1 receptor agonist research peptide studied in receptor-signaling and metabolic research models. Research use only.
Molecular profile
GLP-1 receptor agonist research peptide — a 31-amino-acid acylated peptide studied in GLP-1 receptor-signaling models.
RP-2 (TR)OverviewRP-2 (TR) is the catalog research code for a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist research peptide studied in receptor-signaling and metabolic re…
What it is
RP-2 (TR) is the catalog research code for a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist research peptide studied in receptor-signaling and metabolic research models. Research use only.
Molecular profile
Dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist research peptide — a 39-amino-acid acylated peptide studied in GIP and GLP-1 receptor-signaling models.
RP-3 (RT)OverviewRP-3 (RT) is the catalog research code for a triple GIP/GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist research peptide studied in receptor-signaling and m…
What it is
RP-3 (RT) is the catalog research code for a triple GIP/GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist research peptide studied in receptor-signaling and metabolic research models. Research use only.
Molecular profile
Triple GIP/GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist research peptide — a 39-amino-acid acylated peptide studied in multi-receptor signaling models.
Type
Triple GIP/GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist
Molecular weight
4,731.0 g/mol
Amino acids
39
Formula
C₂₂₁H₃₄₂N₄₆O₆₈
Stability information
Cold chain
Protect from light
Lyophilized (powder)
−20°C · up to 24 months
Literature
Peer-reviewed references for laboratory background only. Citations are not product claims.
Science
Structural basis of G(s) and G(i) recognition by the human glucagon receptor
EpithalonOverviewEpithalon (Epitalon) is a synthetic tetrapeptide studied in models of pineal signaling and telomerase-related cellular pathways. Research us…
What it is
Epithalon (Epitalon) is a synthetic tetrapeptide studied in models of pineal signaling and telomerase-related cellular pathways. Research use only.
Molecular profile
Synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) based on epithalamin, studied in telomerase activity and circadian gene expression research models.
KLOWOverviewKLOW is a four-peptide research blend (GHK-Cu, KPV, BPC-157, and TB-500) for comparative signaling studies in laboratory models. Research us…
What it is
KLOW is a four-peptide research blend (GHK-Cu, KPV, BPC-157, and TB-500) for comparative signaling studies in laboratory models. Research use only.
Molecular profile
Research blend of KPV (α-MSH fragment), BPC-157, GHK-Cu, and TB-500 for multi-pathway inflammatory and tissue-signaling studies.
Type
Quad-peptide blend
Stability information
Protect from light
Lyophilized (powder)
−20°C · up to 24 months
Literature
Peer-reviewed references for laboratory background only. Citations are not product claims.
Snap-8OverviewSnap-8 (acetyl octapeptide-3) is an N-acetylated octapeptide studied in in-vitro peptide and SNARE-complex research models. Research use onl…
What it is
Snap-8 (acetyl octapeptide-3) is an N-acetylated octapeptide studied in in-vitro peptide and SNARE-complex research models. Research use only.
Molecular profile
Snap-8 (acetyl octapeptide-3) — an N-acetylated octapeptide analog of a SNAP-25 fragment studied in in-vitro SNARE-complex and neurotransmitter-release research models.
Peer-reviewed references for laboratory background only. Citations are not product claims.
Pharmacological Reviews
International Union of Pharmacology. XVIII. Nomenclature of receptors for vasoactive intestinal peptide and pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide
Bacteriostatic waterOverviewBacteriostatic water (typically sterile water with 0.9% bacteriostatic preservative) is a sterile laboratory diluent for use under sterile l…
What it is
Bacteriostatic water (typically sterile water with 0.9% bacteriostatic preservative) is a sterile laboratory diluent for use under sterile laboratory conditions.
Molecular profile
Sterile water containing 0.9% bacteriostatic preservative — supplied as a laboratory diluent.
Type
Laboratory diluent
CAS
100-51-6 (preservative component)
Formula
H₂O + C₇H₈O
Stability information
0.9% bacteriostatic preservative
Do not freeze
Aseptic technique required
Unopened
Store at 20–25°C (68–77°F); excursions 15–30°C (59–86°F) permitted. Do not freeze.
After first puncture
Keep at 20–25°C (68–77°F); refrigeration not required. Use aseptic technique, record the discard date at first puncture, and discard 28 days after first puncture (or sooner per your lab SOP); never use past the printed expiry.
Literature
Peer-reviewed references for laboratory background only. Citations are not product claims.
Manufacturer labeling (DailyMed)
Bacteriostatic Water (Hospira) — manufacturer labeling
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