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Performance research peptides
The performance category groups signalling peptides studied against endurance, substrate-utilisation and neuromuscular endpoints. Most originate from endogenous regulatory sequences, and the published work is dominated by cell-culture and rodent models rather than human trials.
About this category
Because the endpoints in this literature are indirect — oxygen handling, mitochondrial output, receptor sensitivity — researchers generally run these compounds against a well-characterised control rather than in isolation. Comparison pages on this site set out where the pairs differ.
Every kit carries an independent certificate of analysis, and the COA library is public so you can check a batch before you order rather than after.
- Signalling peptides with published preclinical context
- HPLC + MS verified before release
- Public, searchable batch COA library
- Tracked EU shipping with research-use documentation
Performance research peptides in the catalogue (4)
5-Amino-1MQNNMT inhibitor used in NAD+/adipocyte research models.
SS-31Mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide for cardiolipin/ETC research.
AICARReference AMPK activator used across metabolic, mitochondrial and exercise-mimetic research models.
DermorphinReference mu-opioid peptide agonist used in receptor binding and peptide-stability research.
Frequently asked questions
Are these compounds approved for human use?
No. Everything in this catalogue is supplied strictly for in-vitro and laboratory research by qualified professionals.
How quickly do orders dispatch?
In-stock kits leave our European hub on a tracked courier, usually within one working day of payment clearing.
Can I mix compounds from different categories in one order?
Yes — the catalogue ships as a single consignment, and volume pricing applies across the whole basket.
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All compounds are supplied for in-vitro laboratory research use only. Nothing on this page is medical advice or a recommendation for human or veterinary use.
Performance research peptides: selection guide
What sits in this category
Performance research compounds are studied in models of cellular energy metabolism and muscle physiology. SS-31 (elamipretide) is a mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide that binds cardiolipin. AICAR is a nucleoside AMPK activator, and 5-Amino-1MQ is a small-molecule NNMT inhibitor. Neither of those two is a peptide, but both are studied alongside the peptides here. Dermorphin is an opioid-receptor heptapeptide originally isolated from frog skin.
Meaningful distinctions
These listings target very different pathways: the mitochondrial membrane for SS-31, the cellular energy sensor AMPK for AICAR, NAD+-linked methylation for 5-Amino-1MQ, and mu-opioid receptors for Dermorphin. They are grouped by the literature they appear in, not because they are interchangeable.
Small molecules such as AICAR and 5-Amino-1MQ are verified by HPLC and mass spectrometry in the same way as peptides, but their stability profile differs. Follow the storage notes on each product page.
Compliance note
Several compounds here appear on sports anti-doping lists. They are supplied strictly for laboratory research and are not for use in people or in competition animals.
Documentation and storage
SS-31 and Dermorphin are short peptides with distinctive molecular weights, so mass spectrometry identifies them clearly. AICAR and 5-Amino-1MQ are small molecules, and their certificates should report identity and purity in the same way, usually by HPLC with mass confirmation. Batch COAs are available on request where a report is not published on the product page. Check that the batch number on the certificate matches the vials you receive.
Store lyophilised peptides refrigerated and away from light. The small molecules here are generally more tolerant of temperature but should still be kept cool and dry. Because these compounds act on unrelated pathways, combining them in a protocol means managing several variables at once. Published work usually studies them one at a time, and many researchers order single compounds first before considering a second.