002 entries · updated 2026-09-15
Research Log
Summaries of peer-reviewed and third-party research relevant to laboratory compounds we carry. Every entry links back to its original source.
Metabolic6 min read
MOTS-c: Mitochondrial-Derived Peptide Profile
MOTS-c is a 16-amino-acid mitochondrial-DNA-encoded peptide that activates AMPK, boosts fat oxidation and muscle glucose uptake, and rises sharply with exercise. Strong preclinical data, no completed human trial of the native peptide, and a WADA ban since 2024.
SOURCE: PeptideJournalMental Health9 min read
GLP-1 Agonists and Mental Health: The Brain-Body Connection
GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide reach brain circuits governing reward, emotion, and memory. Regulators found no causal link to suicidal ideation, and large datasets even suggest lower risk in some users — though effects remain highly individual.
SOURCE: PeptideJournal