Lipopeptide

Description

Pure Rawz Lipopeptide is a palmitoylated cosmetic peptide. Each batch is checked for 99%+ purity. It’s intended for research use only.

What is Lipopeptide?

Lipopeptide here means a palmitoyl peptide, a short peptide with a fatty acid chain attached so it can get into the outer layers of the skin. Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, sold as Matrixyl, is the best-known example.

These peptides are studied as cosmetic ingredients for collagen and wrinkle research.

Mechanism of action

The peptide part copies fragments of collagen or matrix proteins, which in cell culture tell skin fibroblasts to make more collagen and other matrix proteins.

The palmitoyl chain makes the molecule more fat-soluble, which helps it move into the skin.

Published Lipopeptide research

Robinson and colleagues reported in 2005 (International Journal of Cosmetic Science) that a palmitoyl pentapeptide cream reduced fine lines in a 12-week study.

Most other evidence comes from manufacturer-run cosmetic studies and cell culture.

To read the original papers, start with this PubMed search for Lipopeptide.

Lipopeptide sizes and forms

There are 2 ways to buy it, from $25.12 to $55.19:

• 20mg: $25.12
• 50mg: $55.19

How labs use it

Researchers who work with peptides tend to order a small vial first to check solubility and handling, then move to larger sizes once the protocol is settled.

Keep a log of the batch number, the mixing date and the volume of water used. If results drift between runs, those three details are usually where the answer is.

A typical peptide study plan lists the model, the endpoints, the form you’ll use, and how long each vial will last once mixed. Writing that down first makes ordering simple, because it tells you the size and number of vials you need.

Lipopeptide at a glance

• Compound: Lipopeptide
• Also known as: palmitoyl peptide
• Class: palmitoylated cosmetic peptide
• Options: 2 sizes and forms
• Purity: 99% or higher, verified by first- and third-party testing
• Use: laboratory research only

Purity and batch testing

Every batch is tested before it goes on sale. Identity is checked by mass spectrometry, and purity by HPLC, with a target of 99% or higher.

Each container is labeled with the product, the amount and the batch number. Email us that number and we’ll send the certificate of analysis for your batch.

Storage and shelf life

Store capsules, tablets and powder in a cool, dry place out of direct light, with the lid closed tight. Write the date you opened or mixed it on the label, so anyone else in the lab knows how old it is.

Handling notes

Handle it the way you’d handle any research chemical: gloves, eye protection and a clean bench. Don’t eat or drink where you work with it.

Keep it out of reach of anyone who isn’t trained, and dispose of used syringes, vials and wipes according to your lab’s waste rules.

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• PE-22-28: PE-22-28 is a seven-amino-acid peptide based on spadin, a natural peptide that blocks the TREK-1 potassium channel.
• Oxytocin: Oxytocin is a nine-amino-acid hormone made in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary.
• Age Defying Wrinkle Reduction Formula: The Age Defying Wrinkle Reduction Formula is a topical serum that combines several cosmetic peptides, including copper peptide, Argireline, Matrixyl 3000 and SYN-AKE.

For the wider range, visit our research peptides sections.

Similar compounds compared

SS-31: SS-31, also called elamipretide, is a four-amino-acid peptide: D-Arg-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2. It alternates positive charges with aromatic rings, a design that lets it slip through cell membranes and collect in mitochondria.

SNAP-8: SNAP-8 (acetyl octapeptide-3) is an eight-amino-acid peptide that extends argireline by two amino acids. Like argireline, it mimics the end of SNAP-25, a protein needed to release acetylcholine at nerve endings.

Lipopeptide FAQ

Can it be used in people or animals?

No. It’s sold for laboratory research only and isn’t approved for human or veterinary use.

How should I store it?

Follow the storage section above. In short: cold and dark for freeze-dried vials, room temperature and dry for capsules, tablets, powders and liquids, unless the label says otherwise.

What forms does it come in?

It comes in 2 sizes, listed in the dropdown on this page.

Is Lipopeptide in stock?

Yes. It’s in stock and ships from our warehouse after your order clears.

Does it come with a certificate of analysis?

Yes. Every batch is tested, and we’ll email the certificate of analysis for your batch number on request.

Order Lipopeptide today

Ready to order? Lipopeptide starts at $25.12 and ships from stock. Add it to your cart and you’re done.

Need more for the same project? Have a look at our research peptides.

For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.