Peptide Glossary: Dosing & Research Terms Explained
Clear, no-fluff definitions for peptide dosing, reconstitution, and research terms: the units, math, and jargon behind every protocol, calculator, and product page on Peptide Mind.
A bioregulator peptide is a very short peptide studied for tissue-specific gene expression regulation, rooted in Khavinson-tradition research and organized by organ system rather than a shared receptor.
A COA is a third-party lab report verifying a specific batch's purity and identity — the closest thing to an independent quality guarantee a research peptide vendor can offer.
GHS is the umbrella category for compounds that trigger the pituitary to release its own growth hormone — covering GHRH analogs and GHRPs like Ipamorelin, CJC-1295, Tesamorelin, and Sermorelin.
HPLC-MS testing pairs high-performance liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry to verify a peptide's purity and confirm its molecular identity — two separate questions a credible COA has to answer.
A nootropic peptide is studied for cognitive effects rather than metabolic or hormonal ones — the category is anchored by Semax and Selank, both administered intranasally.
RUO is a regulatory label meaning a peptide is sold strictly for laboratory research, not human use — it says nothing about quality, purity, or safety on its own.