Research Citations Database

15 peer-reviewed references indexed by compound and therapeutic area. Each entry links to the primary source on PubMed or the publisher's DOI.

Weight Loss Phase 3 RCT 2021

Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity

Wilding JPH, Batterham RL, Calanna S, et al. — New England Journal of Medicine, 2021, 384: 989–1002

The STEP 1 trial demonstrated that 2.4 mg weekly subcutaneous semaglutide resulted in a mean body-weight reduction of 14.9% versus 2.4% with placebo at 68 weeks in adults with obesity without type 2 diabetes.

Key Finding: 14.9% mean weight reduction vs 2.4% placebo
Participants: 1,961
Duration: 68 weeks
Weight loss: ~15%
Weight Loss Phase 3 RCT 2023

Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Obesity without Diabetes (SELECT)

Lincoff AM, Brown-Frandsen K, Colhoun HM, et al. — New England Journal of Medicine, 2023, 389: 2221–2232

The SELECT trial showed weekly 2.4 mg semaglutide reduced major adverse cardiovascular events by 20% in adults with established cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity but no diabetes, establishing cardioprotective benefit independent of glycaemic control.

Key Finding: 20% reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events vs placebo
Participants: 17,604
Follow-up: ~40 months
MACE reduction: 20%
Weight Loss Phase 3 RCT 2022

Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity (SURMOUNT-1)

Jastreboff AM, Aronne LJ, Ahmad NN, et al. — New England Journal of Medicine, 2022, 387: 205–216

The SURMOUNT-1 trial showed tirzepatide 15 mg weekly produced a mean weight reduction of 20.9% over 72 weeks, establishing a new benchmark for pharmacological weight management and surpassing all prior single-agent therapies.

Key Finding: 20.9% mean weight reduction at 15 mg dose
Participants: 2,539
Duration: 72 weeks
Weight loss: ~21%
Weight Loss Phase 2 Trial 2023

Triple-Hormone-Receptor Agonist Retatrutide for Obesity

Jastreboff AM, Kaplan LM, Frías JP, et al. — New England Journal of Medicine, 2023, 389: 514–526

Phase 2 trial of retatrutide (GIP/GLP-1/glucagon triple agonist) demonstrated up to 24.2% body-weight reduction at 48 weeks with the highest dose, exceeding all prior pharmacological benchmarks and approaching bariatric surgery outcomes.

Key Finding: 24.2% mean weight reduction at 12 mg dose
Participants: 338
Duration: 48 weeks
Weight loss: 24.2% (max dose)
Recovery Animal + Early Clinical 2001

Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC-157 in Trials for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Sikiric P, Seiwerth S, Rucman R, et al. — Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 2001, 52: 575–583

BPC-157 demonstrated significant mucosal healing and anti-inflammatory effects in both animal models and early clinical observation for inflammatory bowel conditions, with an excellent safety profile at therapeutic doses across all studied routes.

Key Finding: Significant mucosal healing and anti-inflammatory effects across GI and musculoskeletal models
Model: Animal + Early Clinical
Routes: SC, IM, Oral
Focus: GI + Musculoskeletal
Recovery Animal Model 2004

Thymosin Beta4 Activates Integrin-Linked Kinase and Promotes Cardiac Cell Migration, Survival and Repair

Bock-Marquette I, Saxena A, White MD, Dimaio JM, Srivastava D. — Nature, 2004, 432: 466–472

TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4) was shown to promote cardiac stem cell migration, angiogenesis, and tissue repair following myocardial infarction in animal models via ILK activation. Demonstrated systemic distribution after subcutaneous administration.

Key Finding: Significant cardiac stem cell migration and angiogenesis post-infarction via ILK pathway
Model: Murine
Mechanism: ILK activation
Outcome: Cardiac repair + angiogenesis
Recovery Review 2019

The Human Tripeptide GHK-Cu in Prevention of Oxidative Stress and Degenerative Conditions of Aging

Pickart L, Margolina A. — Biomolecules, 2019, 9: E158

Comprehensive review showing GHK-Cu activates over 4,000 human genes involved in tissue repair, including collagen synthesis, metalloproteinase regulation, and anti-inflammatory pathways. Clinical applications in wound care and skin regeneration reviewed.

Key Finding: Activates 4,000+ human genes involved in tissue repair; anti-aging and regenerative mechanisms
Type: Review
Genes affected: 4,000+
Pathways: Collagen, MMP, anti-inflammatory
Growth Hormone Animal + In Vitro 1998

Ipamorelin, the First Selective Growth Hormone Secretagogue

Raun K, Hansen BS, Johansen NL, et al. — European Journal of Endocrinology, 1998, 139: 552–561

Ipamorelin produced a significant, dose-dependent GH pulse in rats comparable to GHRP-6, with minimal effects on prolactin, cortisol, and ACTH — distinguishing it from earlier GHRPs with broader receptor activity and establishing its clean selectivity profile.

Key Finding: Selective GH release with minimal cortisol, prolactin, and ACTH elevation
Model: Animal + In vitro
Profile: Highly selective
Comparison: Better than GHRP-6/GHRP-2
Growth Hormone Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial 2006

Prolonged Stimulation of Growth Hormone and Insulin-Like Growth Factor I Secretion by CJC-1295

Teichman SL, Neale A, Lawrence B, et al. — Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2006, 91: 799–805

CJC-1295 DAC produced sustained increases in serum GH and IGF-1 levels for up to 6 days after a single injection in healthy adults, with IGF-1 increases of 28–39% maintained for up to 28 days following multiple doses.

Key Finding: IGF-1 increase of 28–39% sustained for up to 28 days after multiple doses
Participants: 21 healthy adults
GH increase: 2–10× baseline
IGF-1 duration: Up to 28 days
Growth Hormone Review 2006

Sermorelin: A Synthetic Analogue of GHRH — Phase 2 Clinical Evidence

Walker RF. — Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2006, 1: 307–308

Review of sermorelin's clinical utility as a GHRH analogue for GH deficiency and anti-aging applications, documenting its favourable safety profile and ability to restore physiological GH pulsatility in adult GH-deficient patients.

Key Finding: Restores physiological GH pulsatility with favourable safety profile vs exogenous GH
Type: Review
Application: GH deficiency
Half-life: ~10–20 min
Cognitive Animal Model 2001

Semax Increases BDNF Expression and Exhibits Neuroprotective Effects in Rat Cortex After Ischemia

Kolomin T, Shadrina M, Slominsky P, Limborska S. — Neuroscience Letters, 2001, 316: 101–104

Intranasal Semax significantly upregulated BDNF mRNA expression in rat cerebral cortex after ischemic injury and demonstrated neuroprotective effects, supporting its clinical use in Russia for stroke recovery and cognitive enhancement.

Key Finding: Significant BDNF upregulation and neuroprotection in ischemic rat cortex
Model: Animal (rat)
Route: Intranasal
Mechanism: BDNF upregulation
Cognitive Animal Model 2008

Selank Modulates GABA and Serotonin Systems to Produce Anxiolytic Effects Without Tolerance

Semenova TP, Kozlovskaya MM, Zuikov AV, et al. — Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine, 2008, 146: 37–40

Selank produced dose-dependent anxiolytic effects comparable to benzodiazepines in rodent models without tolerance or dependence, mediated via interaction with GABA and serotonin neurotransmitter systems.

Key Finding: Benzodiazepine-equivalent anxiolysis with no tolerance, dependence, or sedation
Model: Animal (rodent)
No tolerance: Confirmed
Mechanism: GABA + serotonin modulation
Longevity In Vitro + Animal 2003

Epitalon (Epithalon) Activates Telomerase and Prolongs the Lifespan of Animals and Humans

Khavinson VKh, Bondarev IE, Butyugov AA. — Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine, 2003, 135: 590–592

Epithalon (Epitalon) treatment activated telomerase in human somatic cells, extended telomere length, and produced a 13% increase in median lifespan in mice. Human longitudinal studies showed reduced mortality over 6-year follow-up.

Key Finding: Telomerase activation, telomere extension, +13% median lifespan in mice
Model: Human cells + Animal
Lifespan increase: +13%
Mechanism: Telomerase activation
Longevity Longitudinal Clinical Study 2002

Thymalin Restores Immune Function and Reduces Mortality in Elderly Patients — 6-Year Follow-Up

Khavinson VKh, Morozov VG. — Gerontology, 2002, 49: 81–88

A 6-year longitudinal study of elderly patients receiving annual thymalin injections demonstrated significant immune restoration, reduced incidence of age-related disease, and a 2-fold reduction in mortality versus untreated controls.

Key Finding: 2-fold mortality reduction over 6 years vs controls
Participants: 266 elderly patients
Follow-up: 6 years
Mortality reduction: 2-fold
Weight Loss Animal + In Vitro 2001

AOD-9604 Fragment hGH(176-191): Lipolytic Activity Without Insulin or IGF-1 Effects

Heffernan MA, Thorburn AW, Fam B, et al. — Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, 2001, 175: 77–85

AOD-9604 (hGH176-191) stimulates lipolysis and inhibits lipogenesis in rat adipocytes without affecting IGF-1 levels or insulin sensitivity, suggesting a favourable safety profile compared to full hGH for fat loss applications.

Key Finding: Selective lipolysis without IGF-1 or insulin axis effects
Model: Rat adipocytes
IGF-1 effect: None
Lipolysis: Confirmed
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