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A Trace ‘Tides Primer: Understanding the lysine proline valine tripeptide By: Laura Mildon KPV is a tripeptide: a chain of three amino acids joined by peptide bonds. Its name uses the one-letter amino acid codes K for lysine, P for proline, and V for valine. Researchers study this short sequence to explore how peptide structure, […]

A Trace ‘Tides Primer: Understanding the human cathelicidin peptide By: Laura Mildon LL-37 is a naturally occurring peptide containing 37 amino acids. It is part of the human cathelicidin system, which researchers investigate in innate immunity and cellular signaling. Its name refers to the two leucine residues at the beginning of its sequence and the […]

A Trace ‘Tides Primer: Understanding a synthetic pentapeptide and ghrelin receptor agonist By: Laura Mildon Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide: a molecule containing five amino acid residues joined by peptide bonds. Researchers classify it as a growth hormone secretagogue and a ghrelin receptor agonist. These terms describe biological activity investigated in experiments, rather than an […]

A Trace ‘Tides Primer: Understanding Long Arg3 insulin like growth factor 1 By: Laura Mildon IGF-1 LR3 is an engineered analogue of insulin-like growth factor 1, or IGF-1. It contains 83 amino acids and is commonly called Long [Arg3]-IGF-I in published research. Its length and folded structure mean it can also be described as a […]

A Trace ‘Tides Primer: A peptide encoded within mitochondrial DNA By: Laura Mildon MOTS-c is a naturally occurring peptide made of 16 amino acids. Its name stands for mitochondrial open reading frame of the 12S rRNA-c. Researchers study it to understand how mitochondrial genetic information may contribute to cellular metabolism and responses to stress. This […]

A Trace ‘Tides Primer: Understanding the synthetic tetrapeptide also called Epithalon By: Laura Mildon Epitalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide: a chain of four amino acids joined by peptide bonds. Its sequence is alanine–glutamic acid–aspartic acid–glycine, commonly abbreviated AEDG. Published research explores its effects on cellular processes, including telomere maintenance. This article explains its identity, research […]

A Trace ‘Tides Primer: Understanding a synthetic analogue of growth hormone releasing hormone By: Laura Mildon CJC-1295 is a synthetic peptide analogue of growth hormone-releasing hormone, or GHRH. An analogue is a molecule designed with structural similarities to another molecule, along with deliberate modifications. CJC-1295 research examines peptide engineering, albumin binding, and hormonal signaling. The […]

A Trace ‘Tides Primer: Understanding the chemistry of a naturally occurring tripeptide By: Laura Mildon Glutathione is a peptide. Specifically, it is a tripeptide made from three amino acids: glutamate, cysteine, and glycine. It occurs naturally in cells and is widely studied in biochemistry. Familiarity with its name as an antioxidant or supplement does not […]

A Trace ‘Tides Primer: Understanding delta sleep-inducing peptide and the history behind its name By: Laura Mildon DSIP stands for delta sleep-inducing peptide. It is a peptide composed of nine amino acids, making it a nonapeptide. Also known as emideltide, DSIP has a long research history involving chemical characterization and the study of electrical brain […]

A Trace ‘Tides Primer: Understanding the small molecule studied as an NNMT inhibitor By: Laura Mildon 5-Amino-1MQ is a synthetic small molecule whose full name is 5-amino-1-methylquinolinium. Researchers study it as an inhibitor of the enzyme nicotinamide N-methyltransferase, or NNMT. Its chemical identity, laboratory findings, and regulatory status are distinct questions. What does small molecule […]