Research peptides are short chains of amino acids used in scientific and medical research for applications like drug development, cell biology, and biomaterials. They are available as catalog (pre-made) or custom-synthesized products and are distinct from therapeutic peptides, though they are used to discover and develop new drugs, such as those for metabolic disorders or neurodegenerative diseases. Research-grade peptides are for laboratory use only and are not intended for human or animal consumption or the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases
RESEARCH Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) are a class of investigational drugs that bind to and activate androgen receptors in a tissue-specific manner. Unlike traditional anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), which indiscriminately affect many tissues, SARMs are designed to promote anabolic effects on muscle and bone while minimizing unwanted side effects in other tissues like the prostate and skin. Unlike testosterone, SARMs are not converted into more potent androgens (like DHT) by the enzyme 5α-reductase, which is abundant in prostate tissue. They also do not convert to estrogen via aromatase. This metabolic difference helps them avoid many of the side effects associated with those pathways, such as prostate enlargement and gynecomastia
SARMS have NOT been approved for human use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and they are banned in competitive sports by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
