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The compound database

Peptide Database

264 therapeutic peptides with research summaries, clinical findings, and regulatory status. Every claim is cited.

FDA-approved
90
FDA-approved
Awaiting FDA
8
Awaiting FDA
No lawful pathway
166
No lawful pathway
1–7 of 7 · Gastrointestinal · FDA ApprovedClear filters
  1. 001

    Octreotide (Sandostatin)

    A synthetic eight-amino acid analog of somatostatin with a much longer duration of action than native somatostatin, whose very short half-life requires…

    Gastrointestinal · FDA Approved · Subcutaneous injection, Intramuscular injection (LAR), Intravenous

    FDA-approved
  2. 002

    Lanreotide (Somatuline Depot)

    A synthetic octapeptide analog of somatostatin with high affinity for SSTR2 and lower affinity for SSTR5. The long-acting formulation (Autogel, sold in the US…

    Gastrointestinal · FDA Approved · Deep subcutaneous injection (monthly)

    FDA-approved
  3. 003

    Pasireotide (Signifor)

    A multireceptor-targeted somatostatin analog with affinity for SSTR1, SSTR2, SSTR3 and SSTR5, including high affinity for SSTR5. Corticotroph adenomas in…

    Gastrointestinal · FDA Approved · Subcutaneous injection (twice daily), Intramuscular injection (monthly LAR)

    FDA-approved
  4. 004

    Plecanatide (Trulance)

    A synthetic 16-amino acid analog of uroguanylin, an endogenous intestinal peptide that regulates fluid and electrolyte balance in the GI tract. Plecanatide…

    Gastrointestinal · FDA Approved · Oral

    FDA-approved
  5. 005

    Linaclotide (Linzess)

    A synthetic 14-amino acid peptide structurally related to the heat-stable enterotoxin of Escherichia coli and the endogenous peptide guanylin. Linaclotide is a…

    Gastrointestinal · FDA Approved · Oral

    FDA-approved
  6. 006

    Secretin

    A 27-amino acid peptide hormone produced by S-cells of the duodenal and jejunal mucosa in response to acid entering the small intestine. Secretin stimulates…

    Gastrointestinal · FDA Approved · Intravenous

    FDA-approved
  7. 007

    Cholecystokinin (CCK)

    Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a family of peptide hormones and neurotransmitters derived from proCCK; the main circulating forms are CCK-58, CCK-33, CCK-22, and…

    Gastrointestinal · FDA Approved · Intravenous

    FDA-approved

Index · all 264 peptides, A–Z

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