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| Attribute | kpv-msh-fragment | ghk-cu | retatrutide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field of Medicine | Immunology · Inflammation Research | Dermatology · Wound-Healing Research | Endocrinology · Metabolic Research |
| Category | immune | cosmetic | incretin |
| Formula | — | C14H24N6O4·Cu | — |
| Molecular Weight | — | 402.92 Da | ~4731 Da |
| Sequence | Lys-Pro-Val (C-terminal α-MSH fragment) | Gly-His-Lys + Cu(II) | 39-amino-acid triple agonist (GLP-1 / GIP / glucagon) |
| CAS Number | — | 49557-75-7 | — |
| Half-Life | — | — | ~6 days |
| Route (research) | Oral, topical, or subcutaneous in research | Topical, intradermal, or subcutaneous in research | Subcutaneous in research models |
| Onset / Steady-state | — | — | — |
| Lyophilized Storage | −20°C long term; 2–8°C short term (weeks). Protect from light. | −20°C long term; 2–8°C short term (weeks). Protect from light. | −20°C long term; 2–8°C short term (weeks). Protect from light. |
| Reconstituted Storage | 2–8°C, generally up to 14–28 days depending on compound. | 2–8°C, generally up to 14–28 days depending on compound. | 2–8°C, generally up to 14–28 days depending on compound. |