Peptides are all the rage lately not just in the medical and cosmetic world but in the biohacking community. So we created Peptide Hackers. This article will cover what peptides are, the basics of peptides, their biological functions and how biohackers are using these powerful molecules to upgrade health and performance.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. Typically peptides are 2 to 50 amino acids linked together by peptide bonds. Despite being small, peptides have many important biological functions including hormone regulation, immune function and cellular communication.
Peptides work by binding to specific receptors on the surface of cells, triggering a series of intracellular events. This binding can affect many physiological activities such as:
Now, imagine you’re Iron Man, but instead of a suit, you’ve got science and technology pumping through your veins. That’s biohacking—using cutting edge tools to upgrade the body and mind. And what’s the latest gadget in this high tech toolbox? Peptides! These little chains of amino acids are the secret sauce biohackers are using to turn their bodies into well oiled machines. Here’s the lowdown on how these molecular marvels are shaking up the biohacking scene:
These peptides are synthesized using a modular enzyme complex. Non-ribosomal peptides are found mainly in unicellular organisms, plants, and fungi. They often have highly complex cyclic structures, though linear non-ribosomal peptides are also common.
These peptides are synthesized by the translation of mRNA and often undergo proteolysis to generate their mature form. They generally function as hormones and signaling molecules in higher organisms and usually have a linear structure.
These peptides are the result of non-specific proteolysis during the digestive cycle. While generally ribosomal in origin, they are not produced by the ribosome of the organism that contains them. Digested peptides are also produced from protein digestion, such as during trypsin digestion, which is commonly done before mass spectrometry peptide analysis.
While peptides have many benefits, be careful:
Peptides are powerful tools in the biohacking toolbox, for muscle growth, cognitive enhancement, and immune support. By knowing how peptides work and using them smart, biohackers can optimize their health and performance. As research evolves more applications of peptides will emerge and more opportunities for health optimization.
Peptide Hackers Disclaimer: We only sell peptides for research purposes.
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