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For research purposes onlyResearch onlyNot approved for human use

Dermorphin

Research / investigational listing only. This compound is not available for consumer purchase from Cellular Sequence and must not be confused with shop products.

Research / investigational compoundThis compound does not have an established approved therapeutic dosing schedule. Doses below describe those reported in published scientific research and should not be interpreted as a treatment recommendation.

At-a-glance profile

Classification
Opioid heptapeptide (research only)
Approval status
Research only · Not approved for human use
Research status
Investigational / reference listing.
Molecular formula
Insufficient reliable evidence identified.
Molecular weight
Insufficient reliable evidence identified.
Sequence
Tyr-D-Ala-Phe-Gly-Tyr-Pro-Ser-NH2 from amphibian skin.
Primary biological target
Insufficient reliable evidence identified.
Half-life
Insufficient reliable evidence identified.
Routes investigated
Insufficient reliable evidence identified.
Human evidence level
D — Primarily animal / preclinical evidence

What is it?

Extremely potent μ-opioid peptide. Not an approved analgesic here. Not sold. High harm potential.

Mechanism of action

μ-opioid receptor agonism.

Opioid pharmacology — respiratory depression risk.

What is it being studied for?

  • Experimental analgesia

Investigational findings are not proven clinical benefits unless an authority has labelled that indication.

Evidence level

Overall human evidence grade: D · Primarily animal / preclinical evidence

Human research

Not an approved product in this channel.

Preclinical research

Animal, cell and in-vitro findings are listed separately from human effects.

Opioid peptide literature.

Doses reported in published research

This section does not provide personalised medical dosing. Values are those reported in papers or protocols. Animal mg/kg doses are not converted to human doses.

Doses reported in human studies

Insufficient reliable evidence identified.

Preclinical / animal study dosing

Insufficient reliable evidence identified.

Pharmacokinetics

Reliable human pharmacokinetic data were not identified for this encyclopaedia entry, or are limited to product information for approved presentations.

Safety

Opioid toxicities including respiratory depression.

Unknowns. Absence of a published harm signal is not evidence of safety.

Contraindications. Not for human use. Controlled-substance risk depending on jurisdiction.

Regulatory status

Not approved for this supply.

Educational warning. Not sold.

Citations

  1. [1] Encyclopaedia note

    Encyclopaedia note

For educational and research reference only. This page summarises published scientific literature and does not constitute medical advice, prescribing information or a recommendation to use an investigational compound. Research doses shown describe doses reported in published studies and are not personalised dosing instructions.

Last reviewed 2026-09-13. Research areas: Recovery · Compare peptides