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Moderate ResearchCognitiveLongevity

Cyclic Glycine-Proline

cGP

IGF-1 Bioavailability Regulator & Neuroprotective Peptide

Half-life
Extended stability (more stable than linear GPE precursor)
Chain length
2 amino acids (cyclic)
Reference frequency
Once daily, preferably in the morning

Research overview

DoseGear research brief

Endogenous cyclic dipeptide found in plasma, breast milk, and cerebrospinal fluid. Functions as metabolite of IGF-1, regulating its bioavailability through competitive binding to IGFBP-3. Demonstrates neuroprotective, cognitive-enhancing, and cardioprotective properties supported by clinical trials.

Mechanism of action

Competes with IGF-1 for IGFBP-3 binding, normalizing bioavailable IGF-1 levels. Acts as positive allosteric modulator of AMPA and GABA-A receptors. Increases BDNF levels via Akt/MDM2-p53 pathway activation.

Compound background

Development & research timeline

Study windows describe what researchers measured, not when an individual should expect a result.

Origin & development

Endogenous cyclic dipeptide associated with IGF-related metabolism.

What it is researched for

IGF bioavailability, neuroprotection, and vascular research through proposed modulation of IGF-binding-protein interactions.

Research observation window

Not reported in the reviewed compound-specific evidence.

Reference data

Lyophilized vial injectable protocols

Not personalized dosing instructions

Only injectable vial references are shown. Nasal, topical, and unsupported non-vial schedules are excluded.

No sourced lyophilized-vial injectable protocol is listed for this profile.

Safety context

Reported side effects

No profile entries reported.

Contraindications & cautions

  • Consult healthcare provider if taking IGF-1 or growth hormone medications
  • Limited long-term human data available
  • Not studied in pregnancy

Scientific references

  1. 01

    IGF-1 Homeostasis Regulation Study

    Scientific citationIGF-1 Homeostasis Regulation Study. Scientific Reports (2014).
  2. 02

    Alzheimer's Mouse Model Study

    Scientific citationAlzheimer's Mouse Model Study. PMC (2023).
  3. 03

    Parkinson's Disease Clinical Study

    Scientific citationParkinson's Disease Clinical Study. PMC (2018).
  4. 04

    Stroke Recovery & Cognitive Function Review

    Scientific citationStroke Recovery & Cognitive Function Review. PMC (2023).

This DoseGear profile combines published scientific literature with lyophilized-vial protocol references. Citations are provided for independent review.

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