PubMed
One of the world's leading biomedical literature databases. Explore published studies, reviews, preclinical research, human research and scientific papers.
PapersReviewsBiomedical Research
Search PubMed →New tab REAL SUPPORT / RESEARCH PORTAL
Research Resources
Explore the Science Further
Science is constantly evolving. Explore trusted databases, published papers, clinical studies, molecular data and peptide-specific resources to continue your own research.
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01 / DISCOVER
Scientific Papers & Literature
Follow the published record, from original studies to reviews.
Europe PMC
Explore biomedical research papers with particularly useful access to open-access and full-text scientific literature.
PapersFull TextOpen Access
Search Europe PMC →New tab Google Scholar
A broad academic search engine covering journal articles, theses, conference papers, books and other scholarly research.
Academic ResearchPapersCitations
Search Google Scholar →New tab 02 / IDENTIFY
Compound & Chemical Data
Explore identity, properties and bioactivity records.
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PubChem
Explore compound identity, molecular structures, formulas, molecular weight, synonyms, chemical properties and linked scientific literature.
StructureFormulaMolecular Data
Search PubChem →New tab ChEMBL
A curated database of bioactive molecules, biological targets, assays and drug-discovery research.
BioactivityTargetsDrug Development
Search ChEMBL →New tab 03 / INVESTIGATE
Human & Clinical Research
Registered human studies ask different questions from laboratory or animal research.
ClinicalTrials.gov
Explore registered human clinical studies, trial phases, study designs, recruitment status and published trial results where available.
Human StudiesClinical TrialsStudy Results
Search ClinicalTrials.gov →New tab A study appearing in a registry does not mean the compound has been shown to be safe or effective.
04 / CONNECT
Biological Targets & Mechanisms
Look beneath a name to the proteins and pathways involved.
UniProt
Explore proteins, receptors, biological targets, pathways and the underlying biology associated with peptide signalling.
ProteinsReceptorsPathways
Search UniProt →New tab 05 / VISUALISE
Molecular & Structural Biology
See the shapes behind biological interactions where data exists.
RCSB Protein Data Bank
Explore experimentally determined 3D structures of proteins and biological molecules, including peptide–receptor and ligand interactions where available.
3D StructuresReceptorsStructural Biology
Search RCSB Protein Data Bank →New tab 06 / SEQUENCE
Peptide-Specific Resources
Explore peptide-focused sequence and classification data.
Featured database
Peptides.ID
A high-performance peptide database indexing benefits, administration protocols, and research-backed dosing concentrations across the world's most effective peptides.
PeptidesProtocolsDosing Data
Search Peptides.ID →New tab Peptipedia
A peptide-focused resource bringing together peptide sequence information, classifications and computational peptide data.
PeptidesSequencesComputational Research
Explore Peptipedia →New tab 07 / CONTEXT
Drug & Pharmacology Information
Place established medicines and relevant compounds in pharmacological context.
DrugBank
Explore pharmacology, mechanisms, biological targets and drug-development information for established medicines and relevant compounds.
Some DrugBank information may require registration or a subscription.
PharmacologyTargetsMedicines
Search DrugBank →New tab 08 / LEARN
Scientific Background
Broaden your understanding with reference material.
NCBI Bookshelf
Access scientific books, reviews and reference material covering biology, medicine, pharmacology and related research.
ReferenceReviewsScientific Background
Search NCBI Bookshelf →New tab 09 / TRACE
Citation & Publication Lookup
Follow citations back to their original records.
Crossref
Find publication information, DOI records and original sources behind scientific citations.
DOICitationsPublications
Search Crossref →New tab A place to begin
Start With These Three
Not sure where to start? These three resources answer very different questions and together provide a strong starting point for further research.
01 / START HEREPubMedBest starting point for published biomedical research.Explore PubMed · New tab →02 / START HEREPubChemBest starting point for compound identity and molecular information.Explore PubChem · New tab →03 / START HEREClinicalTrials.govBest starting point for registered human clinical research.Explore ClinicalTrials.gov · New tab →