The Peptide Encyclopedia
Independent, sourced profiles of 30+ peptides. Each entry flags regulatory status honestly β approved medicine, research chemical, or somewhere in between β and links to primary research.
32 peptides
Atosiban (also known as Tractocile) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (Oxytocin/vasopressin V1a antagonist). It is described as: Oxytocin receptor antagonist. Documented context: Preterm labor. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
A melanocortin-receptor agonist peptide, FDA-approved (2019, Vyleesi) for acquired hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women.
Buserelin (also known as Suprefact) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (GnRH agonist). It is described as: GnRH receptor agonist. Documented context: Prostate cancer; endometriosis. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Carbetocin (also known as Duratocin) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (Oxytocin analog). It is described as: Oxytocin receptor. Documented context: Postpartum hemorrhage prevention. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Cetrorelix (also known as Cetrotide) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (GnRH antagonist). It is described as: GnRH receptor antagonist. Documented context: Assisted reproduction. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Choriogonadotropin alfa (also known as Ovidrel) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (Recombinant hCG). Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Corifollitropin alfa (also known as Elonva) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (Long-acting FSH-hCG hybrid). Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Degarelix (also known as Firmagon) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (GnRH antagonist). It is described as: GnRH receptor antagonist. Documented context: Prostate cancer. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Desmopressin (also known as DDAVP) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (Vasopressin analog). It is described as: V2 receptor selective. Documented context: Diabetes insipidus; enuresis; von Willebrand. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Felypressin (also known as Octapressin) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (Vasopressin analog). It is described as: V1 receptor agonist. Documented context: Local anesthesie adjuvans. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Follicle-stimulating hormone (also known as FSH) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (Pituitary hormone (dimer)). Documented context: Infertility. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Follitropin alfa (also known as Gonal-F) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (Recombinant FSH). Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Follitropin beta (also known as Puregon) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (Recombinant FSH). Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Follitropin delta (also known as Rekovelle) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (Recombinant FSH). Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Ganirelix (also known as Antagon) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (GnRH antagonist). It is described as: GnRH receptor antagonist. Documented context: Assisted reproduction. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Gonadorelin (also known as GnRH) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (GnRH). It is described as: GnRH receptor. Documented context: Hypothalamic amenorrhea; diagnostic. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Goserelin (also known as Zoladex) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (GnRH agonist). It is described as: GnRH receptor agonist. Documented context: Prostate/breast cancer; endometriosis. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Histrelin (also known as Vantas) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (GnRH agonist). It is described as: GnRH receptor agonist. Documented context: Prostate cancer; precocious puberty. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Human chorionic gonadotropin (also known as hCG) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (Placental). Documented context: Infertility; cryptorchidism. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
A fragment of the kisspeptin neuropeptide studied in human reproductive-endocrinology research for its role in gonadotropin release.
Leuprolide (also known as Leuprorelin) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (GnRH agonist). It is described as: GnRH receptor agonist. Documented context: Prostate cancer; endometriosis; precocious puberty. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Luteinizing hormone (also known as LH) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (Pituitary hormone). Documented context: Infertility. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Melanotan I is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health. Neutral reference entry; EU status: not approved for human use (research use only).
A synthetic melanocortin agonist studied for skin pigmentation and sexual function. Sold illegally in many regions; associated with notable safety concerns including melanoma risk discussion.
Menotropin (also known as hMG) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (Human menopausal gonadotropin). Documented context: Infertility. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Nafarelin (also known as Synarel) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (GnRH agonist). It is described as: GnRH receptor agonist. Documented context: Endometriosis; precocious puberty. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Oxytocin (also known as Pitocin) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (Neurohypophyseal hormone). It is described as: Oxytocin receptor. Documented context: Labor induction; postpartum hemorrhage. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
A melanocortin receptor agonist approved (as Vyleesi) for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women.
Terlipressin (also known as Glypressin) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (Vasopressin analog). It is described as: V1 receptor agonist. Documented context: Hepatorenal syndrome; esophageal varices. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Triptorelin (also known as Trelstar) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (GnRH agonist). It is described as: GnRH receptor agonist. Documented context: Prostate cancer. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Urofollitropin (also known as Bravelle) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (Urinary FSH). Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Vasopressin (also known as Argipressin) is a peptide catalogued under Sexual Health (Neurohypophyseal hormone). It is described as: V1a/V1b/V2 receptor. Documented context: Diabetes insipidus; vasodilatory shock. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.