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Peptide library

Every peptide, explained

45 compounds, each mapped with mechanisms, dosing protocols, benefits, side effects, and regulatory status. Educational reference, with a provider-review path for anything personalized.

The complete peptide library

45 compounds
Weight ManagementAdvanced

Retatrutide

Triple GIP/GLP-1/Glucagon Receptor Agonist (LY3437943)

A triple agonist of the GIP, GLP-1, and glucagon receptors developed by Eli Lilly, showing the strongest weight-loss data of any incretin-class compound to date — up to ~24% body weight reduction at 48 weeks in phase 2 trials.

Triple receptor agonistStrongest weight loss dataBlood sugar controlInvestigational
Dosage
8 mg/wk
Route
SubQ weekly
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Muscle & PerformanceIntermediate

Tesamorelin

Egrifta (FDA-approved brand)

An FDA-approved GHRH analog that specifically targets visceral abdominal fat. Reduces VAT, improves lipid profiles, and has cognition data in older adults.

Visceral fat reductionFDA-approvedLipid improvementCognitive support
Dosage
2 mg/day
Route
SubQ daily
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Skin & Anti-AgingBeginner

NAD+

Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide

The cell's central redox coenzyme, required for mitochondrial ATP production, sirtuin activity, and DNA repair. NAD+ levels decline substantially with age; direct IV/SubQ NAD+ and oral precursors (NMN, NR) are both used to raise blood NAD+ levels, with a growing but still early human clinical trial base.

Mitochondrial functionCellular energyDNA repairLongevity
Dosage
250 mg IV (or 100 mg SubQ/day)
Route
IV / SubQ / Intranasal
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Muscle & PerformanceIntermediate

MOTS-c

Mitochondrial Open Reading Frame of the 12S rRNA Type-c

A mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded within the 12S rRNA mitochondrial gene that activates AMPK to mimic key metabolic effects of exercise — improving insulin sensitivity, mitochondrial bioenergetics, and skeletal muscle function.

AMPK activationExercise mimeticMitochondrial bioenergeticsMetabolic regulation
Dosage
10 mg 3x/wk
Route
SubQ
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Skin & Anti-AgingBeginner

GHK-Cu

Copper Peptide GHK-Cu

A naturally occurring copper-binding peptide with powerful regenerative properties. Stimulates collagen synthesis, wound healing, and has potent antioxidant effects.

Collagen synthesisWound healingHair growthAntioxidant
Dosage
2 mg 5x/wk
Route
SubQ / Topical
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Healing & RecoveryBeginner

BPC-157

Body Protection Compound 157

One of the most versatile healing peptides. Accelerates recovery of gut lining, tendons, ligaments, and muscle tissue. Widely studied for injury repair and gut health.

Gut healingTendon repairAnti-inflammatoryNeuroprotective
Dosage
500 mcg/day
Route
SubQ / Oral
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Cognitive EnhancementBeginner

Semax

ACTH 4-10 analog

A synthetic ACTH analog that upregulates BDNF, NGF, and VEGF. Enhances dopaminergic neurotransmission for improved focus, memory, and neuroprotection.

BDNF upregulationFocus & memoryNeuroprotectionMood improvement
Dosage
600 mcg/day
Route
Intranasal / SubQ
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Healing & RecoveryAdvanced

SS-31

Elamipretide / Szeto-Schiller peptide

A mitochondria-targeted antioxidant peptide that concentrates in the inner mitochondrial membrane, reduces oxidative stress, and protects cardiac and renal tissue.

Mitochondrial protectionCardiac recoveryRenal protectionOxidative stress
Dosage
0.25 mg/kg/day
Route
SubQ daily
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Skin & Anti-AgingIntermediate

Epitalon

Epithalamin / Epithalon

A pineal-derived tetrapeptide that activates telomerase to elongate telomeres. Regulates melatonin production and circadian rhythms for comprehensive anti-aging.

Telomere elongationMelatonin regulationAntioxidantImmune modulation
Dosage
10 mg/day
Route
SubQ / IV
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Immune & Gut HealthBeginner

Glutathione

GSH / Reduced Glutathione

The body's master endogenous antioxidant. Neutralizes reactive oxygen species, supports liver detoxification, and maintains immune cell function. Popular as IV infusion therapy.

Master antioxidantLiver detoxSkin brighteningImmune support
Dosage
1200–2400 mg IV
Route
IV / SubQ / Nebulized
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Healing & RecoveryIntermediate

TB-500

Thymosin Beta-4 fragment

A naturally occurring peptide that promotes cell migration, angiogenesis, and tissue repair. Studied for systemic healing and reducing inflammation throughout the body.

Systemic healingAngiogenesisFlexibilityReduces scar tissue
Dosage
2.5 mg 2x/wk
Route
SubQ / IM
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Weight ManagementIntermediate

AOD-9604

Anti-Obesity Drug 9604

A fragment of HGH (amino acids 176–191) that activates beta-3 adrenergic receptors to stimulate targeted fat mobilization without the IGF-1 side effects of full HGH.

Targeted fat mobilizationNo IGF-1 effectsNo blood sugar impactCartilage repair
Dosage
500 mcg/day
Route
SubQ daily
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Immune & Gut HealthBeginner

KPV

Lys-Pro-Val (MSH fragment)

A C-terminal tripeptide of alpha-MSH that binds melanocortin receptors to exert potent anti-inflammatory effects. A standard for gut inflammation and IBD research.

Gut anti-inflammatoryIBD & Crohn's supportWound healingAntimicrobial
Dosage
500 mcg/day
Route
SubQ / Oral
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Healing & RecoveryAdvanced

ARA-290

Cibinetide

An 11-amino-acid peptide engineered from the structural helix of erythropoietin that retains EPO's tissue-protective signaling without stimulating red blood cell production. Studied in randomized trials for small-fiber neuropathy, neuropathic pain, and tissue repair.

Tissue protectionNeuropathic painAnti-inflammatoryNerve fiber regeneration
Dosage
4 mg 3x/wk
Route
SubQ / IV
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Muscle & PerformanceBeginner

Ipamorelin

Ipamorelin acetate

A selective GH secretagogue with minimal side effects. Produces clean GH pulses without cortisol or prolactin elevation. Ideal for sleep quality, recovery, and lean mass.

Clean GH pulseSleep qualityLean massAnti-aging
Dosage
300 mcg
Route
SubQ 1–3x daily
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Muscle & PerformanceBeginner

PT-141

Bremelanotide (Vyleesi)

A melanocortin receptor agonist and the first FDA-approved on-demand treatment for low sexual desire, acting on brain arousal pathways rather than vascular ones (unlike PDE5 inhibitors). Widely used off-label/in research for libido and arousal support in men.

Melanocortin agonistOn-demand libido supportFDA-approved (women)Off-label male use
Dosage
1.75 mg PRN
Route
SubQ (FDA-approved autoinjector); intranasal used in earlier trials
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Muscle & PerformanceAdvanced

SLU-PP-332

Synthetic ERRα/β/γ pan-agonist (exercise mimetic research chemical)

A first-in-class synthetic pan-agonist of the estrogen-related receptors (ERRα/β/γ) — orphan nuclear receptors that govern mitochondrial biogenesis and oxidative metabolism in skeletal muscle. Functions as a pharmacological 'exercise mimetic,' reproducing key transcriptional and endurance effects of aerobic training in mice without exercise.

ERR pan-agonistExercise mimeticMitochondrial biogenesisNot a peptide — small molecule
Dosage
No validated human dosing exists (preclinical/rodent only)
Route
IP (rodent studies); not orally bioavailable in original form
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Cognitive EnhancementBeginner

DSIP

Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide

A nonapeptide first isolated from rabbit brain blood during induced slow-wave sleep. Studied for effects on sleep architecture and HPA-axis/cortisol regulation, though the best-controlled human trial found only modest, inconsistent benefit for chronic insomnia.

Sleep architectureCortisol modulationStress resilienceHPA axis
Dosage
300 mcg/night
Route
SubQ
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Muscle & PerformanceAdvanced

IGF-1 LR3

Long R3 Insulin-like Growth Factor-1

An engineered IGF-1 analog with a Glu3→Arg3 substitution and a 13-amino-acid N-terminal extension that drastically reduces its binding to IGF-binding proteins, extending its active window and biological potency far beyond native IGF-1.

IGF-1 analogExtended bioactivityMuscle hyperplasiaReduced IGFBP binding
Dosage
50 mcg/day
Route
SubQ
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Muscle & PerformanceIntermediate

CJC-1295

Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone analog

A GHRH analog that stimulates growth hormone release. Often stacked with Ipamorelin for synergistic GH pulse amplification, improved body composition, and recovery.

GH stimulationMuscle growthFat lossImproved sleep
Dosage
2 mg/wk
Route
SubQ weekly
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Muscle & PerformanceBeginner

GHRP-6

Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-6

The original ghrelin-mimetic GH secretagogue — a hexapeptide that stimulates pulsatile GH release through the same receptor as endogenous ghrelin. Its strong appetite-stimulating effect is a hallmark side effect, useful during bulking phases but often unwanted otherwise.

GH secretagogueAppetite stimulationMuscle growthGhrelin receptor agonist
Dosage
200–300 mcg/dose
Route
SubQ, 2–3x daily
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Muscle & PerformanceBeginner

HCG

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (Novarel / Pregnyl)

An LH-receptor agonist that directly stimulates Leydig cells to keep testosterone production and testicular size intact — the most established and widely used TRT adjunct for preserving fertility and preventing testicular atrophy.

LH receptor agonistTesticular maintenanceFertility preservationTRT adjunct
Dosage
500 IU EOD (3x/wk)
Route
SubQ / IM
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Muscle & PerformanceAdvanced

Kisspeptin

KISS1 Gene-Derived Neuropeptide (Metastin)

The master upstream regulator of the reproductive axis — kisspeptin neurons trigger pulsatile GnRH release from the hypothalamus. Investigated in clinical trials for its downstream effects on LH/FSH pulsatility and, more recently, for direct effects on sexual arousal and desire.

GnRH axis regulationReproductive hormone signalingLibido/arousal researchInvestigational
Dosage
500 mcg–1 mg (research protocols)
Route
SubQ (research); IV infusion in clinical trials
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Cognitive EnhancementIntermediate

Pinealon

Glu-Asp-Arg (EDR) Tripeptide Bioregulator

A synthetic tripeptide (Glu-Asp-Arg) from Khavinson's short-peptide bioregulator research, designed as a brain-tissue-specific analog. Studied for neuroprotective, learning, and antioxidant effects in aged-animal models — a shorter cousin of Epitalon focused on cortical tissue rather than the pineal-retina axis.

NeuroprotectionLearning & memoryAntioxidantGeroprotection
Dosage
10 mg/day
Route
SubQ / Intranasal
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Weight ManagementIntermediate

Cagrilintide

Long-Acting Amylin Receptor Agonist

A long-acting amylin receptor agonist that suppresses appetite via a pathway distinct from GLP-1. Most notable paired with semaglutide as 'CagriSema,' which outperformed semaglutide monotherapy for weight loss in phase 3 trials.

Amylin pathwayAppetite suppressionCagriSema combinationDistinct mechanism from GLP-1
Dosage
2.4 mg/wk
Route
SubQ weekly
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Skin & Anti-AgingAdvanced

FOX-04 DRI

FOXO4 D-Retro-Inverso senolytic peptide

A synthetic retro-inverso peptide, fused to a cell-penetrating D-arginine tag, that selectively disrupts the FOXO4–p53 protein interaction inside senescent cells — triggering p53 nuclear exclusion and apoptosis specifically in senescent cells while sparing healthy tissue in mouse models.

SenolyticFOXO4-p53 disruptionSenescent cell clearancePreclinical only
Dosage
No established human dosing (preclinical mouse protocols only)
Route
IP (mouse studies)
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Healing & RecoveryIntermediate

LL-37

Cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide

A human cathelicidin peptide with broad-spectrum antimicrobial, wound healing, and immune-modulating properties. Promotes angiogenesis and disrupts bacterial biofilms.

AntimicrobialWound healingImmune modulationAnti-biofilm
Dosage
2 mg 5x/wk
Route
SubQ / Topical
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Cognitive EnhancementBeginner

Selank

Tuftsin analog

An anxiolytic peptide that modulates GABA-A receptors and serotonin systems. Reduces anxiety without sedation or dependence — a cleaner alternative to benzodiazepines.

Anxiety reductionMemory improvementMood stabilizationNo dependence
Dosage
500 mcg/day
Route
Intranasal / SubQ
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Immune & Gut HealthIntermediate

Thymosin Alpha-1

Zadaxin

A naturally occurring thymic peptide that activates T-lymphocytes, NK cells, and dendritic cells. Approved in 35+ countries for hepatitis and cancer immunotherapy support.

Immune activationAntiviral activityCancer supportPost-COVID recovery
Dosage
1.6 mg 2x/wk
Route
SubQ
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Weight ManagementIntermediate

Tirzepatide

Mounjaro / Zepbound analog

A dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist (twincretin) that outperforms semaglutide in head-to-head weight loss trials, reaching ~20–22% body weight reduction.

Superior weight lossDual receptor actionBlood sugar controlLipid improvement
Dosage
10 mg/wk
Route
SubQ weekly
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Weight ManagementIntermediate

5-Amino-1MQ

5-Amino-1-Methylquinolinium (NNMT inhibitor)

A small-molecule inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT), a metabolic enzyme upregulated in adipose tissue. By blocking NNMT, it raises intracellular NAD+ and SAM levels and suppresses lipogenesis — reversing diet-induced obesity in mouse models.

NNMT inhibitionNAD+ pathwayFat metabolism researchNot a peptide — small molecule
Dosage
100–150 mg/day (oral, per research-community convention)
Route
Oral
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Muscle & PerformanceIntermediate

GHRP-2

Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-2 (Pralmorelin)

A more potent ghrelin-receptor GH secretagogue than GHRP-6, with substantially less appetite stimulation. Used clinically in Japan as a diagnostic test for GH deficiency, giving it one of the better human dosing/PK datasets among the GHRPs.

GH secretagogueHigher potencyDiagnostic GH testGhrelin receptor agonist
Dosage
200–300 mcg/dose
Route
SubQ, 2–3x daily
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Muscle & PerformanceIntermediate

Gonadorelin

Synthetic Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH)

The synthetic form of the hypothalamic hormone that drives the entire reproductive axis. In TRT contexts, low-dose pulsatile gonadorelin is used to keep the pituitary-testicular axis active and preserve testicular size/fertility — a more physiologic alternative to hCG.

Testicular maintenanceTRT adjunctFertility preservationPulsatile HPG axis support
Dosage
100 mcg EOD (3–4x/wk)
Route
SubQ
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Muscle & PerformanceAdvanced

Hexarelin

Hexarelin (Examorelin)

The most potent GH secretagogue in the GHRP family, with a distinct non-GHSR cardiac receptor (CD36) that mediates direct cardioprotective effects independent of GH release. Prone to rapid receptor desensitization with prolonged use.

Most potent GHRPCardioprotectiveCD36 receptorGH secretagogue
Dosage
200 mcg/dose
Route
SubQ, 1–3x daily
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Weight ManagementIntermediate

Mazdutide

Dual GLP-1/Glucagon Receptor Agonist (IBI362)

A dual GLP-1 and glucagon receptor agonist developed in China (Innovent Biologics) that pairs appetite suppression with glucagon-driven energy expenditure, showing strong weight loss and metabolic benefits in Chinese trials as an alternative to tirzepatide-class twincretins.

Dual receptor agonistWeight lossGlycemic controlChina-developed
Dosage
6 mg/wk
Route
SubQ weekly
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Skin & Anti-AgingBeginner

Melanotan I

Afamelanotide (NDP-α-MSH) analog

A synthetic analog of alpha-MSH (identical in structure to afamelanotide) that selectively activates the MC1 receptor to stimulate eumelanin production. Produces a more even, UV-independent tan with a substantially cleaner side effect profile than the non-selective Melanotan II.

Selective MC1R agonistUV-independent pigmentationPhotoprotection researchCleaner side-effect profile
Dosage
1 mg 2–3x/wk (maintenance)
Route
SubQ
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Skin & Anti-AgingIntermediate

Melanotan II

Non-selective melanocortin receptor agonist (MT-II)

A cyclic non-selective melanocortin receptor agonist (MC1R/MC3R/MC4R) that produces pronounced skin tanning along with off-target libido and appetite-suppressing effects. The parent compound from which bremelanotide (PT-141) was later developed as a selective, FDA-approved sexual-dysfunction therapeutic.

Non-selective MC receptor agonismTanning + libido effectsAppetite suppressionPT-141 precursor compound
Dosage
1 mg 2–3x/wk (maintenance)
Route
SubQ
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Muscle & PerformanceAdvanced

MGF

Mechano Growth Factor (IGF-1 Ec/Eb splice variant peptide)

The synthetic C-terminal peptide of the Ec (human) / Eb (rodent) splice variant of the IGF-1 gene — the 'mechano' variant muscle transiently expresses after mechanical loading or injury to activate dormant satellite cells before the tissue shifts to systemic IGF-1Ea for the actual growth/repair phase.

IGF-1 splice variantSatellite cell activationShort-actingPost-training repair
Dosage
400 mcg (per site)
Route
SubQ / IM, localized to trained muscle
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Cognitive EnhancementIntermediate

Oxytocin

Endogenous Neurohypophyseal Nonapeptide

An endogenous neuropeptide hormone studied for its role in social bonding, trust, and anxiety modulation, alongside a separate, well-established physiological role in uterine contraction and lactation.

Social bondingAnxiolyticTrust & prosocial behaviorStress modulation
Dosage
24 IU (intranasal)
Route
Intranasal (spray)
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Muscle & PerformanceAdvanced

PEG-MGF

PEGylated Mechano Growth Factor

A PEGylated version of the synthetic C-terminal peptide of the MGF splice variant of IGF-1, designed to extend the very short active window of native MGF for sustained local muscle-repair signaling. Popular in the research-peptide market, but PEG-MGF itself has essentially no direct peer-reviewed literature — the evidence base is the native, non-PEGylated MGF splice variant.

IGF-1 splice variantExtended half-lifeSatellite cell activationLocalized muscle repair
Dosage
400–600 mcg/wk (split 2x/wk)
Route
SubQ / IM (near trained muscle)
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Weight ManagementIntermediate

Semaglutide

Ozempic / Wegovy analog

A GLP-1 receptor agonist that regulates appetite, blood sugar, and promotes significant fat loss. The most clinically validated peptide for metabolic health optimization.

Fat lossAppetite controlBlood sugar regulationCardiovascular health
Dosage
1.0 mg/wk
Route
SubQ weekly
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Muscle & PerformanceBeginner

Sermorelin

GRF 1-29 NH2

A synthetic GHRH analog that stimulates pulsatile GH secretion from the pituitary. The fully compoundable alternative to CJC-1295 — on the 503A bulks list.

Natural GH stimulationLean body massSleep qualityAnti-aging
Dosage
300 mcg/night
Route
SubQ nightly
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Skin & Anti-AgingBeginner

SNAP-8

Acetyl Octapeptide-3

A topical octapeptide that competes with SNAP-25 in the SNARE complex, relaxing facial muscles to reduce expression lines. A non-injection alternative to Botox.

Expression line reductionBotox-like effectSkin smoothingNon-invasive
Dosage
8–10% topical
Route
Topical
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Immune & Gut HealthIntermediate

Thymalin

Thymus Peptide Bioregulator Complex

A polypeptide complex extracted from calf thymus, part of Khavinson's original bioregulator research line out of St. Petersburg. Studied for restoring T-cell function and immune competence in aging populations, typically paired with the pineal peptide Epithalamin in longevity trials.

Immune restorationT-cell functionGeroprotectionAging research
Dosage
10 mg/day
Route
IM / SubQ
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Immune & Gut HealthAdvanced

VIP

Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide

An endogenous 28-amino-acid neuropeptide with wide-ranging roles in immune tolerance, gut-brain signaling, and mast cell biology. Best known outside academic immunology as the closing step in mold-illness/CIRS practitioner protocols, dosed intranasally.

Immune toleranceGut-brain axisMast cell modulationCIRS/mold-illness protocols
Dosage
50 mcg intranasal, 3–4x/day
Route
Intranasal
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