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BPC-157 · 2D structure · illustrative
Tissue & Inflammation

BPC-157

Synthetic pentadecapeptide (15 aa)
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR VETERINARY USE. Supplied as a characterized reference material, released against a lot-specific certificate of analysis.
Identity
What this material is.
CompoundBPC-157
ClassSynthetic pentadecapeptide (15 aa)
CAS137525-51-0
FormulaC62H98N16O22
SequenceGly-Glu-Pro-Pro-Pro-Gly-Lys-Pro-Ala-Asp-Asp-Ala-Gly-Leu-Val
PubChem CID9941957 →
Research context
Studied in the literature.

BPC-157 is a synthetic pentadecapeptide, a chain of fifteen amino acids corresponding to a partial sequence identified in a protein found in gastric juice. It is one of the most studied peptides in preclinical and in-vitro tissue and angiogenesis research.

As a NOVA Q reference material, it is supplied as a lyophilized powder, characterized by HPLC for purity and by mass spectrometry for identity, and released against a lot-specific certificate of analysis. The sequence is well defined and the material handles and reconstitutes readily.

All references to activity describe published preclinical or in-vitro research. Nothing here is dosing, medical, or human-use guidance, and none is implied.
Available
Research strengths.
Strength
5 mg
Strength
10 mg
Strength
20 mg
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Retatrutide
39-residue synthetic peptide
Triple receptor agonist
GIPR  ·  GLP-1R  ·  GCGR
Lipidated · code LY3437943
Molecular class & receptor targets
Metabolic & GLP

Retatrutide

Synthetic 39-residue peptide (LY3437943)
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR VETERINARY USE. Supplied as a characterized reference material, released against a lot-specific certificate of analysis.
Identity
What this material is.
CompoundRetatrutide
ClassSynthetic 39-residue peptide (LY3437943)
CAS2381089-83-2
Research context
Studied in the literature.

Retatrutide (development code LY3437943) is a synthetic 39-residue peptide studied as a triple agonist at the GIP, GLP-1, and glucagon receptors. It belongs to the incretin class of metabolic research compounds and is investigated in preclinical models of receptor signaling and metabolic pathways.

As a large, lipid-modified peptide it has no single clean small-molecule registry entry, which is common for compounds of this class. NOVA Q supplies it strictly as a reference material for in-vitro laboratory research use only, characterized and released per lot.

All references to activity describe published preclinical or in-vitro research. Nothing here is dosing, medical, or human-use guidance, and none is implied.
Available
Research strengths.
Strength
10 mg
Strength
20 mg
Strength
30 mg
Provenance
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Tirzepatide
39-residue synthetic peptide
Dual receptor agonist
GIPR  ·  GLP-1R
Lipidated · code LY3298176
Molecular class & receptor targets
Metabolic & GLP

Tirzepatide

Synthetic 39-residue peptide (LY3298176)
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR VETERINARY USE. Supplied as a characterized reference material, released against a lot-specific certificate of analysis.
Identity
What this material is.
CompoundTirzepatide
ClassSynthetic 39-residue peptide (LY3298176)
CAS2023788-19-2
FormulaC225H348N48O68
Research context
Studied in the literature.

Tirzepatide (development code LY3298176) is a synthetic peptide studied as a dual agonist at the GIP and GLP-1 receptors, and a widely referenced compound in incretin-receptor pharmacology research.

Tirzepatide is an approved active pharmaceutical ingredient. NOVA Q supplies it exclusively as a characterized reference material for laboratory research use only, not for human or veterinary use. Each lot is released against its own certificate of analysis.

All references to activity describe published preclinical or in-vitro research. Nothing here is dosing, medical, or human-use guidance, and none is implied.
Available
Research strengths.
Strength
10 mg
Strength
30 mg
Strength
60 mg
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GHK-Cu · 2D structure · illustrative
Tissue & Inflammation

GHK-Cu

Copper(II) complex of tripeptide GHK (copper tripeptide-1)
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR VETERINARY USE. Supplied as a characterized reference material, released against a lot-specific certificate of analysis.
Identity
What this material is.
CompoundGHK-Cu
ClassCopper(II) complex of tripeptide GHK (copper tripeptide-1)
CAS49557-75-7
FormulaC14H24N6O4 · Cu (GHK peptide + Cu)
SequenceGlycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine : copper(II)
Research context
Studied in the literature.

GHK-Cu is the copper(II) complex of the tripeptide glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine (GHK), also known as copper tripeptide-1. The GHK sequence binds copper with high affinity, and the resulting complex is studied in preclinical and in-vitro research on skin and connective-tissue biology.

The structure shown is the GHK peptide; in the complex it coordinates a copper(II) ion. NOVA Q supplies GHK-Cu as a reference material characterized for identity and purity, for research use only.

All references to activity describe published preclinical or in-vitro research. Nothing here is dosing, medical, or human-use guidance, and none is implied.
Available
Research strengths.
Strength
50 mg
Strength
100 mg
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Tesamorelin
44-residue synthetic peptide
Analog of growth-hormone-releasing hormone
GHRH(1-44) · modified N-terminus
Studied on the GH / GHRH axis
Molecular class & receptor targets
GH Axis

Tesamorelin

Synthetic GHRH(1-44) analog (44 aa)
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR VETERINARY USE. Supplied as a characterized reference material, released against a lot-specific certificate of analysis.
Identity
What this material is.
CompoundTesamorelin
ClassSynthetic GHRH(1-44) analog (44 aa)
CAS218949-48-5
FormulaC221H366N72O67S
Research context
Studied in the literature.

Tesamorelin is a synthetic analog of growth-hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH), a 44-residue peptide carrying a modified N-terminus that is studied for its stability relative to native GHRH. It is investigated in preclinical research on the GH/GHRH axis.

NOVA Q supplies tesamorelin as a lyophilized reference material for laboratory research use only, characterized and released against a lot-specific certificate of analysis.

All references to activity describe published preclinical or in-vitro research. Nothing here is dosing, medical, or human-use guidance, and none is implied.
Available
Research strengths.
Strength
5 mg
Strength
10 mg
Provenance
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NAD+ · 2D structure · illustrative
Cellular & Longevity

NAD+

Coenzyme (small molecule) · β-nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR VETERINARY USE. Supplied as a characterized reference material, released against a lot-specific certificate of analysis.
Identity
What this material is.
CompoundNAD+
ClassCoenzyme (small molecule) · β-nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide
CAS53-84-9
FormulaC21H27N7O14P2
PubChem CID5892 →
Research context
Studied in the literature.

NAD+ (β-nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme central to cellular redox reactions and energy metabolism, present in all living cells. Unlike the peptides in this catalog it is a defined small molecule with a single registry entry and a well-characterized structure.

As a reference standard it is widely used in biochemical and in-vitro research. NOVA Q supplies it as a characterized reference material for laboratory research use only.

All references to activity describe published preclinical or in-vitro research. Nothing here is dosing, medical, or human-use guidance, and none is implied.
Available
Research strengths.
Strength
500 mg
Strength
1000 mg
Provenance
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KPV · 2D structure · illustrative
Tissue & Inflammation

KPV

Tripeptide (L-Lys-L-Pro-L-Val)
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR VETERINARY USE. Supplied as a characterized reference material, released against a lot-specific certificate of analysis.
Identity
What this material is.
CompoundKPV
ClassTripeptide (L-Lys-L-Pro-L-Val)
CAS67727-97-3
FormulaC16H30N4O4
SequenceLys-Pro-Val (C-terminal fragment of α-MSH)
Research context
Studied in the literature.

KPV is a tripeptide, lysine-proline-valine, corresponding to the C-terminal fragment of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH). It is studied in preclinical and in-vitro models of inflammatory signaling.

As a short, well-defined peptide it reconstitutes readily and is straightforward to characterize. NOVA Q supplies it as a lyophilized reference material for laboratory research use only.

All references to activity describe published preclinical or in-vitro research. Nothing here is dosing, medical, or human-use guidance, and none is implied.
Available
Research strengths.
Strength
10 mg
Provenance
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TB-500 · 2D structure · illustrative
Tissue & Inflammation

TB-500

Synthetic thymosin β-4 (17-23) acetylated fragment
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR VETERINARY USE. Supplied as a characterized reference material, released against a lot-specific certificate of analysis.
Identity
What this material is.
CompoundTB-500
ClassSynthetic thymosin β-4 (17-23) acetylated fragment
CAS77591-33-4 (parent Tβ4)
FormulaAc-LKKTETQ fragment
SequenceAc-Leu-Lys-Lys-Thr-Glu-Thr-Gln (Tβ4 residues 17-23)
Research context
Studied in the literature.

TB-500 is a synthetic peptide corresponding to the acetylated actin-binding region (residues 17-23, Ac-Leu-Lys-Lys-Thr-Glu-Thr-Gln) of thymosin beta-4, an actin-sequestering protein. This fragment is the species identified in analytical characterization of TB-500 in the research literature.

It is studied in preclinical and in-vitro research on cell motility and tissue biology. The structure shown is the heptapeptide fragment; the parent protein thymosin beta-4 carries CAS 77591-33-4. NOVA Q supplies TB-500 as a reference material for research use only.

All references to activity describe published preclinical or in-vitro research. Nothing here is dosing, medical, or human-use guidance, and none is implied.
Available
Research strengths.
Strength
10 mg
Provenance
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AcNlecyclo[AspHisD-PheArgTrpLys]
Cyclic peptide sequence
Neuro & Signaling

PT-141

Synthetic cyclic heptapeptide (bremelanotide)
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR VETERINARY USE. Supplied as a characterized reference material, released against a lot-specific certificate of analysis.
Identity
What this material is.
CompoundPT-141
ClassSynthetic cyclic heptapeptide (bremelanotide)
CAS189691-06-3
FormulaC50H68N14O10
SequenceAc-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]
PubChem CID9941379 →
Research context
Studied in the literature.

PT-141 (bremelanotide) is a synthetic cyclic heptapeptide and a melanocortin-receptor agonist, structurally related to alpha-MSH. It is studied in preclinical research on melanocortin-receptor signaling.

NOVA Q supplies it as a reference material for laboratory research use only, not for human or veterinary use. Each lot is characterized and released against its own certificate of analysis.

All references to activity describe published preclinical or in-vitro research. Nothing here is dosing, medical, or human-use guidance, and none is implied.
Available
Research strengths.
Strength
Single research strength
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Single-vial blend
BPC-1571 part
TB-5001 part
Combined in one reconstitutable vial
Tissue & Inflammation · Blend

Wolverine

NOVA Q research blend · single vial
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR VETERINARY USE. Supplied as a characterized reference material, released against a lot-specific certificate of analysis.
Identity
What this material is.
CompoundWolverine
ClassNOVA Q research blend · single vial
CASBlend (no single CAS)
Research context
Studied in the literature.

Wolverine is a NOVA Q research blend combining BPC-157 and TB-500 in a 1:1 ratio within a single reconstitutable vial, supplied in 10 mg (5 + 5) and 20 mg (10 + 10) total sizes.

Each component is a characterized reference material in its own right; the blend is supplied for laboratory research use only. See the BPC-157 and TB-500 monographs for the identity data of each component.

All references to activity describe published preclinical or in-vitro research. Nothing here is dosing, medical, or human-use guidance, and none is implied.
Available
Research strengths.
Strength
10 mg (5 + 5)
Strength
20 mg (10 + 10)
Provenance
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Single-vial blend
BPC-15710 mg
GHK-Cu50 mg
TB-50010 mg
KPV10 mg
Combined in one reconstitutable vial
Tissue & Inflammation · Blend

KLOW

NOVA Q four-component research blend · single vial
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR VETERINARY USE. Supplied as a characterized reference material, released against a lot-specific certificate of analysis.
Identity
What this material is.
CompoundKLOW
ClassNOVA Q four-component research blend · single vial
CASBlend (no single CAS)
Formula80 mg total
Research context
Studied in the literature.

KLOW is a four-component NOVA Q research blend in a single vial, 80 mg total: BPC-157 10 mg, GHK-Cu 50 mg, TB-500 10 mg, and KPV 10 mg.

It is supplied as a combined reference material for laboratory research use only. The identity and purity data for each component are given on that component’s own monograph.

All references to activity describe published preclinical or in-vitro research. Nothing here is dosing, medical, or human-use guidance, and none is implied.
Available
Research strengths.
Strength
80 mg total
Provenance
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Single-vial blend
CJC-1295 (no DAC)GHRH analog
IpamorelinGH secretagogue
Combined in one reconstitutable vial
GH Axis · Blend

CJC-1295 no-DAC + Ipamorelin

NOVA Q research blend · single vial
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR VETERINARY USE. Supplied as a characterized reference material, released against a lot-specific certificate of analysis.
Identity
What this material is.
CompoundCJC-1295 no-DAC + Ipamorelin
ClassNOVA Q research blend · single vial
CASBlend (no single CAS)
Research context
Studied in the literature.

This NOVA Q research blend combines CJC-1295 without DAC, a growth-hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) analog, and ipamorelin, a growth-hormone secretagogue and ghrelin-receptor agonist, in a single vial. The two are studied together in preclinical research on the GH axis.

Supplied as a combined reference material for laboratory research use only. Each component is characterized before blending.

All references to activity describe published preclinical or in-vitro research. Nothing here is dosing, medical, or human-use guidance, and none is implied.
Available
Research strengths.
Strength
Single blend vial
Provenance
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