Knowledge base

Orexin research: how orexin A and B (hypocretins) regulate wakefulness, the sleep-wake rhythm and appetite in studies. RUO.

Myostatin (GDF-8) research: how this negative regulator of muscle growth and its inhibition are studied in research. RUO.

Mitochondrial peptides in research: MOTS-C, SS-31, humanin, 5-Amino-1MQ and NAD+, and how they are studied in cellular energy research. RUO.

MGF and PEG-MGF research: how this IGF-1Ec splice variant and the pegylated form are studied in muscle repair research. RUO.

Melatonin research: how this pineal hormone is studied in relation to the circadian rhythm, sleep and antioxidant pathways. RUO.

Melanotan 1 vs melanotan 2: differences in receptor profile (MC1R-selective vs non-selective), pigment vs libido and regulatory status. RUO.

Melanotan 1 (afamelanotide) research: how this α-MSH analogue selectively targets MC1R for melanogenesis and photoprotection. RUO.

LL-37 research: how this human cathelicidin peptide is studied in relation to antimicrobial action, wound healing and immune modulation. RUO.

Liraglutide research: how this daily GLP-1 receptor agonist (predecessor of semaglutide) was studied in relation to glucose and weight. RUO.

Lipotropic substances research: how Lipo-C, MIC+B12 and L-carnitine are studied in the context of fat metabolism and lipolysis. RUO.