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Peptides for Metabolic Research: Stocking a Complete Reference Set

2026-04-16 · 5 min read

A metabolic reference set is about receptor coverage, not compound count.

Coverage map

Single GLP-1 (AP1-S), dual GIP/GLP-1 (AP2-T), triple GLP-1/GIP/GCGR (AP3-R), amylin analogue (Cagrilintide), plus a growth-hormone axis reference such as Tesamorelin gives most designs their comparators.

Cost of the full set

Five single kits sits in the 12% tier at five kits, which is usually less than a single bulk position with one supplier.

Reordering

Track consumption per compound for one quarter, then move only the fast movers to the ten-kit tier.

Ordering, minimums, and pricing

Every SKU is priced per vial and sold in sealed ten-vial kits with a one-kit minimum. Volume tiers: 1 kit at list, 2 kits at 5% off, 3 kits at 7% off, 5 kits at 12% off, and 10 kits at 20% off. Domestic orders received by 2PM PT dispatch the same business day, and freight is free above $2,500.

All compounds are sold as chemical reagents for laboratory research use only — not for human or veterinary use.

Frequently asked

What is the minimum order?
One ten-vial kit of any in-stock SKU. Mix compounds freely to reach a volume tier.
Do orders include a certificate of analysis?
Yes — lot-specific, with third-party HPLC purity and mass-spec identity.

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