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At UK Peptides, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest-quality research peptides. With over 50,000 clients worldwide and a reputation for excellence, we have become a trusted source for research organizations, universities, and individual researchers.

Our peptides are strictly manufactured in a cGMP-compliant state-of-the-art laboratory, ensuring a purity of >99%. Additionally, we take great care in storing our products in a temperature-controlled and monitored freezer system to maintain their integrity.

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For use with Long Chain Peptides etc.Improved Solubility for Reconstitution of Bacteriostatic Water. Liquid acetic acid is a hydrophilic&nb..
£6.00
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Bacteriostatic Water for Peptide Research Our 10ml Bacteriostatic Water is a sterile, nonpyrogenic preparation ideal for mixing and diluting research..
£5.95
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ACE-031 is an engineered decoy receptor used in attempts to treat children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). The ACE-031 receptor circ..
£79.00
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ACTH 1-39: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone ACTH 1-39, also known as Adrenocorticotropic hormone, is a peptide containing 39 amino acids. Its primary ..
£85.00
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Adamax is an improved version of SEMAX, a neuropeptide developed by the Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Adamax is ..
£59.00
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5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleotide is an intermediate in the generation of inosine monophosphate. AICAR is an analogue of adenosine monopho..
£22.95
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AOD 9604 is a modified form Growth Hormone which is a 191 amino acid peptide. The last 15 amino acids (176-191) of the Growth Hormone polypeptide..
£35.00
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ARA-290 is a variant of erythropoietin that has decreased inflammatory pathways through paracrine signalling and innate repair receptors. Research has..
£75.00
B7-33 2mg
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B7-33 exhibits potent anti-fibrotic effects. It is under active research and investigation to reduce fibrosis in acute and chronic diseases like heart..
£22.95
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BPC-157: Premium Research Peptide Discover the Potential of BPC-157 BPC-157 is a short peptide comprised of 15 amino acids (C62H98N16O22), which ser..
£16.95
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Cardiogen 20mg: Potent Bioregulator Peptide Your Pathway to the Secrets of Cardiogen Cardiogen is a bioregulator peptide appearing to have s..
£49.00
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CJC 1295 without DAC 2mg - Superior Quality Research Peptide CJC 1295 without DAC 2mg: Superior Quality Research Peptide Exp..
£12.95
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CJC 1295 without DAC 5mgModified GRF (1-29)UK-Peptides Products are sold strictly for research purposes only. Please do not ask about human consumptio..
£25.95
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CJC-1295 with is a tetrasubstituted peptide hormone containing 30 amino acids with a molecular mass of 3647.28 and formula C165H269N47O46.UK-Pept..
£22.00
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CJC-1295 with is a tetrasubstituted peptide hormone containing 30 amino acids with a molecular mass of 3647.28 and formula C165H269N47O46.UK-Pept..
£40.00
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Crystagen 20mg Your Gateway to the Secrets of Crystagen Crystagen is a short peptide showing substantial potential in improving immune funct..
£69.00
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Dermorphin was first isolated from the skin of South American frogs of the genus Phyllomedusa.  It is a high potency natural opiate peptide that ..
£32.00
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A nonapeptide that is found in neurons, peripheral organs, and plasma. This neuropeptide induces mainly delta sleep in mammals.It is occasionally know..
£13.95
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Epitalon 10MG It is occasionally known by: Epitalon, Epithalon, 307297-39-8, UNII-O65P17785G, O65P17785GUnit Quantity: 1 vialUnit Size:..
£19.50
Follistatin 1mg 95% Purity (Untagged Premium)
2-3 Weeks
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Follistatin 1mg 344 95% PurityFollistatin also is known as activin-binding protein is a protein that in humans is encoded by ..
£75.95
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FOXO4-D-Retro-Inverso is a synthetic, slightly modified version of the standard FOXO4 protein. The modification prolongs the half-life of the protein ..
£195.00
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Adipotide, a peptidomimetic with sequence CKGGRAKDC-GG-D(KLAKLAK)2, is an experimental proapoptotic drug that has been s..
£29.00
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Adipotide, a peptidomimetic with sequence CKGGRAKDC-GG-D(KLAKLAK)2, is an experimental proapoptotic drug that has been s..
£49.00
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GDF-8 - 85%Myostatin (also known as growth differentiation factor 8, abbreviated GDF-8) is a myokine, a protein produced..
£53.00
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GDF-8 - 95%Myostatin (also known as growth differentiation factor 8, abbreviated GDF-8) is a myokine, a protein produced..
£75.00
GHK-Cu 50mg (Copper Peptide)
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A tripeptide was first noticed in human blood. It is also known as a ‘metallopeptidase’ due to the copper molecules attached to it. GHK levels have be..
£25.99
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GHRP 2 is a synthetic agonist of ghrelin, the newly-discovered gut peptide which binds to the growth hormone (GH) secretagogue receptor.Ghrelin h..
£19.00
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GHRP 2 is a synthetic agonist of ghrelin, the newly-discovered gut peptide which binds to the growth hormone (GH) secretagogue receptor.Ghrelin h..
£9.95
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GHRP 6 10mg It is occasionally known by Ghrp-6, 87616-84-0, GHRP-6 Acetate, UNII-4H7N4I6X6A,Unit Quantity: 1 vialUnit Size: 10mgCA..
£19.00
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The growth hormone-releasing peptide-6 (GHRP-6) is one of several synthetic met-enkephalin analogues that include unnatural D-amino acids. They were d..
£9.95
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Hexarelin 2mgExamorelin (INN) (developmental code names EP-23905, MF-6003), also known as hexarelin, is a potent, synthe..
£12.95
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HGH Fragment 176 191 2mgHGH Fragment is a modified form of amino acids 176-191 at the C-terminal region of the human growth hormone (HGH). Studies hav..
£13.95
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HGH Fragment 176 191 5mgHGH Fragment is a modified form of amino acids 176-191 at the C-terminal region of the human growth hormone (HGH). Studies hav..
£29.00
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IGF-1 DES is a naturally occurring, endogenous protein, as well as drug, and truncated analogue of insulin-lik..
£49.00
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Long arginine 3-IGF-1, abbreviated as IGF-1 LR3 or LR3-IGF-1, is a synthetic protein and lengthened analogue o..
£49.00
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Ipamorelin is a pentapeptide (Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2) It is occasionally known by: Ipamorelin, 170851-70-4, C38H49N9O5, CHEMBL58547, ..
£9.95
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Ipamorelin is a pentapeptide (Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2) It is occasionally known by: Ipamorelin, 170851-70-4, C38H49N9O5, CHEMBL58547, ..
£19.95
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We had a high demand for Kisspeptin 10. We now have it available for UK next day delivery!Kisspeptin (a.k.a. metastin) is a naturally occurring protei..
£29.95
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KPV and other alpha-MSH derivatives may have many advantages that speed the healing of wounds, decrease infection, fight inflammation, and result in b..
£49.00
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Introducing our KPV Peptide 2mg, a breakthrough product in peptide research. Designed for the study of various auto-immune and inflammatory conditions..
£14.95
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LL-37, Like all Cathelicidins, has antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal and has been shown to reduce inflammation. Research has also s..
£69.00
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Matrixyl is a synthetic peptide composed of a combination of lipids and amino acids. It has a molecular formula of C39H75N7O10 and a molecular weight ..
£29.95
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MGF (Mechano Growth Factor) 2mgIt is occasionally known by: TRIFLUOROMAGNESATE, MGF, Mechano Growth FactorUnit Quantity: 1 vialUnit Siz..
£12.95
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MOTS-CMOTS-c(human) acetate is a mitochondrial-derived peptide. MOTS-c(human) acetate induces the accumulation of AMP analogue AICAR, increases activa..
£29.95
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N-Acetyl Epitalon is a synthetic peptide, telomerase activator, and putative anti-ageing drug developed by the St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulati..
£35.00
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Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide is the oxidised form of NADH and a naturally occurring compound. Research shows that NAD+ may be beneficial in impro..
£95.00
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Orexin A: Advanced Research Peptide Your Key to the Secrets of Orexin A Orexin A, also known as Hypocretin-1, is a hypothalamic neuropeptide compris..
£189.00
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Orexin B: Advanced Research Peptide Your Pathway to the Mysteries of Orexin B Orexin B, or Hypocretin-2, is a neuropeptide derived from the hypothal..
£139.00
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Oxytocin 2mg..
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Oxytocin 5mg..
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P21 is a nootropic peptide targeting improved neurogenesis. In animal studies, P21 has been shown to boost levels of BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic ..
£49.00
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PAL GHK 10MGIt is occasionally known by: Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Pal-GHKUnit Quantity: 1 vialUnit Size: 10mgCatalogue number: UK-P..
£24.99
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PE-22-28 is a synthetic derivative of the naturally occurring peptide spading, which binds to TREK-1. TREK-1 is found in regions of the brain contr..
£69.00
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PEG MGF 2MGIt is occasionally known by: PEG MGF, Pegylated MGF, PEG IGF-1Unit Quantity: 1 vialUnit Size: 2mgCAS: 108174-48-7C..
£21.95
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Pinealon is a synthetic peptide with just three amino acids in length. It has been shown to modify behaviour and protect several cell types against hy..
£59.00
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Pinealon is a synthetic peptide with just three amino acids in length. It has been shown to modify behaviour and protect several cell types against hy..
£22.00
PNC-27 5mg
2-3 Weeks
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PNC-27 is a synthetic peptide that binds HDM-2 and thus prevents its interaction with the p53 suppressor protein. ..
£129.00
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Bremelanotide (tentative brand name Vyleesi; former developmental code name PT-141) It is occasionally known by: Bremelanotide (Acetate..
£21.00
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Selank is a heptapeptide with the sequence Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro. It is a synthetic analogue of human tuftsinIt is occasionally known by: S..
£14.95
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Semax is a heptapeptide and synthetic analog of a fragment of adrenocorticotropic hormoneIt is occasionally known by:&nb..
£23.95
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Sermorelin Acetate is the acetate salt form of sermorelin, a synthetic, amidated 29-amino acid peptide that corresponds to the amino-terminal segment ..
£12.95
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Sermorelin Acetate is the acetate salt form of sermorelin, a synthetic, amidated 29-amino acid peptide that corresponds to the amino-terminal segment ..
£30.00
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Snap-8It is occasionally known by: Acetyl octapeptide-3 SNAP-8 UNII-8K14HJF88SUnit Quantity: 1 vialUnit Size: 10mgCAS: Catalogue n..
£21.95
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Tesamorelin 2mg..
£29.00
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A thymus-dependent nonapeptide found in normal blood. Stimulates the formation of E rosettes and is believed to be involved in T-cell differentiation...
£49.00
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A thymus-dependent nonapeptide found in normal blood. Stimulates the formation of E rosettes and is believed to be involved in T-cell differentiation...
£18.00
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A thymus-dependent nonapeptide is found in normal blood. Stimulates the formation of E rosettes and is believed to be involved in T-cell differentiati..
£35.00
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Discover Thymosin Alpha 1 A potent 5mg peptide vial known for its immune-boosting properties. This naturally occurring 28-amino acid peptide, pr..
£29.00
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TB500 (Thymosin Beta) - Polypeptide Overview TB500, also known as Thymosin Beta-4, is a polypeptide consisting of 43 amino acids with the molecul..
£14.95
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Thymosin Beta is a polypeptide consisting of 43 amino acids. Its molecular formula is C12H35N56O78S, and it has a molecular weight of 4963.4408.It is ..
£29.00
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Triptorelin is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue that has been used in the clinical setting to treat advanced prostate cancer as part of a mul..
£29.00
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What is VIP?VIP is a neuropeptide with 28 amino acid residues that is widely distributed throughout the central and peripheral nervous systems. VIP ha..
£85.00
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Bacteriostatic Water for Peptide Research Our 10ml Bacteriostatic Water is a sterile, nonpyrogenic preparation ideal for mixing and diluting research..
£5.95
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BPC-157: Premium Research Peptide Discover the Potential of BPC-157 BPC-157 is a short peptide comprised of 15 amino acids (C62H98N16O22), which ser..
£16.95
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CJC 1295 without DAC 2mg - Superior Quality Research Peptide CJC 1295 without DAC 2mg: Superior Quality Research Peptide Exp..
£12.95
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Ipamorelin is a pentapeptide (Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2) It is occasionally known by: Ipamorelin, 170851-70-4, C38H49N9O5, CHEMBL58547, ..
£9.95
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The growth hormone-releasing peptide-6 (GHRP-6) is one of several synthetic met-enkephalin analogues that include unnatural D-amino acids. They were d..
£9.95
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Thymosin Beta is a polypeptide consisting of 43 amino acids. Its molecular formula is C12H35N56O78S, and it has a molecular weight of 4963.4408.It is ..
£29.00
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GHRP 2 is a synthetic agonist of ghrelin, the newly-discovered gut peptide which binds to the growth hormone (GH) secretagogue receptor.Ghrelin h..
£9.95
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TB500 (Thymosin Beta) - Polypeptide Overview TB500, also known as Thymosin Beta-4, is a polypeptide consisting of 43 amino acids with the molecul..
£14.95
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HGH Fragment 176 191 5mgHGH Fragment is a modified form of amino acids 176-191 at the C-terminal region of the human growth hormone (HGH). Studies hav..
£29.00
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CJC-1295 with is a tetrasubstituted peptide hormone containing 30 amino acids with a molecular mass of 3647.28 and formula C165H269N47O46.UK-Pept..
£22.00
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Epitalon 10MG It is occasionally known by: Epitalon, Epithalon, 307297-39-8, UNII-O65P17785G, O65P17785GUnit Quantity: 1 vialUnit Size:..
£19.50
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Long arginine 3-IGF-1, abbreviated as IGF-1 LR3 or LR3-IGF-1, is a synthetic protein and lengthened analogue o..
£49.00
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HGH Fragment 176 191 2mgHGH Fragment is a modified form of amino acids 176-191 at the C-terminal region of the human growth hormone (HGH). Studies hav..
£13.95
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Bremelanotide (tentative brand name Vyleesi; former developmental code name PT-141) It is occasionally known by: Bremelanotide (Acetate..
£21.00
Stock: Available
Sermorelin Acetate is the acetate salt form of sermorelin, a synthetic, amidated 29-amino acid peptide that corresponds to the amino-terminal segment ..
£12.95
Stock: Available
PEG MGF 2MGIt is occasionally known by: PEG MGF, Pegylated MGF, PEG IGF-1Unit Quantity: 1 vialUnit Size: 2mgCAS: 108174-48-7C..
£21.95
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Hexarelin 2mgExamorelin (INN) (developmental code names EP-23905, MF-6003), also known as hexarelin, is a potent, synthe..
£12.95
Stock: Available
MGF (Mechano Growth Factor) 2mgIt is occasionally known by: TRIFLUOROMAGNESATE, MGF, Mechano Growth FactorUnit Quantity: 1 vialUnit Siz..
£12.95
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CJC-1295 with is a tetrasubstituted peptide hormone containing 30 amino acids with a molecular mass of 3647.28 and formula C165H269N47O46.UK-Pept..
£40.00
Stock: Available
Selank is a heptapeptide with the sequence Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro. It is a synthetic analogue of human tuftsinIt is occasionally known by: S..
£14.95
Stock: Available
5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleotide is an intermediate in the generation of inosine monophosphate. AICAR is an analogue of adenosine monopho..
£22.95
Stock: Available
Ipamorelin is a pentapeptide (Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2) It is occasionally known by: Ipamorelin, 170851-70-4, C38H49N9O5, CHEMBL58547, ..
£19.95
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For use with Long Chain Peptides etc.Improved Solubility for Reconstitution of Bacteriostatic Water. Liquid acetic acid is a hydrophilic&nb..
£6.00
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IGF-1 DES is a naturally occurring, endogenous protein, as well as drug, and truncated analogue of insulin-lik..
£49.00
Stock: Available
GHRP 6 10mg It is occasionally known by Ghrp-6, 87616-84-0, GHRP-6 Acetate, UNII-4H7N4I6X6A,Unit Quantity: 1 vialUnit Size: 10mgCA..
£19.00
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CJC 1295 without DAC 5mgModified GRF (1-29)UK-Peptides Products are sold strictly for research purposes only. Please do not ask about human consumptio..
£25.95
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GHRP 2 is a synthetic agonist of ghrelin, the newly-discovered gut peptide which binds to the growth hormone (GH) secretagogue receptor.Ghrelin h..
£19.00
Stock: Available
AOD 9604 is a modified form Growth Hormone which is a 191 amino acid peptide. The last 15 amino acids (176-191) of the Growth Hormone polypeptide..
£35.00
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5 x Vials of 5mg BPC 157This product is five single vials of 5mg, which equal 25mgAll vial's of BPC-157 will come in a lyophilised, freeze-dried form ..
£82.50
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A nonapeptide that is found in neurons, peripheral organs, and plasma. This neuropeptide induces mainly delta sleep in mammals.It is occasionally know..
£13.95
Stock: Available
Semax is a heptapeptide and synthetic analog of a fragment of adrenocorticotropic hormoneIt is occasionally known by:&nb..
£23.95
Stock: Available
MOTS-CMOTS-c(human) acetate is a mitochondrial-derived peptide. MOTS-c(human) acetate induces the accumulation of AMP analogue AICAR, increases activa..
£29.95
GHK-Cu 50mg (Copper Peptide)
Pre-Order
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A tripeptide was first noticed in human blood. It is also known as a ‘metallopeptidase’ due to the copper molecules attached to it. GHK levels have be..
£25.99
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Sermorelin Acetate is the acetate salt form of sermorelin, a synthetic, amidated 29-amino acid peptide that corresponds to the amino-terminal segment ..
£30.00
Stock: Available
5 x Vials of 2mg TB500This product is five single vials of 2mg, which equal 10mgAll vial's of TB500 will come in a lyophilised, freeze-dried form and ..
£72.50
Follistatin 1mg 95% Purity (Untagged Premium)
2-3 Weeks
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Follistatin 1mg 344 95% PurityFollistatin also is known as activin-binding protein is a protein that in humans is encoded by ..
£75.95
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We had a high demand for Kisspeptin 10. We now have it available for UK next day delivery!Kisspeptin (a.k.a. metastin) is a naturally occurring protei..
£29.95
Stock: Available
Discover Thymosin Alpha 1 A potent 5mg peptide vial known for its immune-boosting properties. This naturally occurring 28-amino acid peptide, pr..
£29.00
Stock: Available
Tesamorelin 2mg..
£29.00
Stock: Available
PAL GHK 10MGIt is occasionally known by: Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Pal-GHKUnit Quantity: 1 vialUnit Size: 10mgCatalogue number: UK-P..
£24.99
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Adipotide, a peptidomimetic with sequence CKGGRAKDC-GG-D(KLAKLAK)2, is an experimental proapoptotic drug that has been s..
£49.00
Stock: Available
A thymus-dependent nonapeptide found in normal blood. Stimulates the formation of E rosettes and is believed to be involved in T-cell differentiation...
£49.00
Stock: Available
ACE-031 is an engineered decoy receptor used in attempts to treat children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). The ACE-031 receptor circ..
£79.00
Stock: Available
Adipotide, a peptidomimetic with sequence CKGGRAKDC-GG-D(KLAKLAK)2, is an experimental proapoptotic drug that has been s..
£29.00
Stock: Available
Snap-8It is occasionally known by: Acetyl octapeptide-3 SNAP-8 UNII-8K14HJF88SUnit Quantity: 1 vialUnit Size: 10mgCAS: Catalogue n..
£21.95
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Oxytocin 5mg..
£35.00
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Introducing our KPV Peptide 2mg, a breakthrough product in peptide research. Designed for the study of various auto-immune and inflammatory conditions..
£14.95
Stock: Available
10 x Clear glass vials 10 ml 10 x 20mm Rubber stoppers10 x 20mm Flip off lidsPlease note this product is a set, they are not sterile or crimped a..
£20.00
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Pinealon is a synthetic peptide with just three amino acids in length. It has been shown to modify behaviour and protect several cell types against hy..
£22.00
Stock: Available
GDF-8 - 95%Myostatin (also known as growth differentiation factor 8, abbreviated GDF-8) is a myokine, a protein produced..
£75.00
Stock: Available
Dermorphin was first isolated from the skin of South American frogs of the genus Phyllomedusa.  It is a high potency natural opiate peptide that ..
£32.00
Stock: Available
N-Acetyl Epitalon is a synthetic peptide, telomerase activator, and putative anti-ageing drug developed by the St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulati..
£35.00
Stock: Available
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide is the oxidised form of NADH and a naturally occurring compound. Research shows that NAD+ may be beneficial in impro..
£95.00
Stock: Available
P21 is a nootropic peptide targeting improved neurogenesis. In animal studies, P21 has been shown to boost levels of BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic ..
£49.00
Stock: Available
A thymus-dependent nonapeptide found in normal blood. Stimulates the formation of E rosettes and is believed to be involved in T-cell differentiation...
£18.00

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Peptides are two amino acids connected by their amino and carboxyl combinations, eliminating water molecules and developing a peptide bond. Informally, they are small proteins. Nevertheless, a protein would technically require many more amino acids, and any amino acid chain longer than 50 would constitute a protein.