Peptides / Skin and hair
Synthetic fragment · 6 amino acids · 582.6 Da
Hexapeptide-9
Hexapeptide-9 is a collagen-like cosmetic peptide used in skin products marketed for wrinkles, not an approved drug. No published study result for it is in PepBank yet. PepBank shows no results on hexapeptide-9 from studies in people, animals, the lab or computer predictions. Data as of 2026-10-30.
Also known as hexapeptide 9, Gly-Pro-Gln-Gly-Pro-Gln, APEPBIOSIX-5, Collaxyl, Collaxyl IS
6 amino acids, from first to lastGPQGPQ
Evidence level: No study results yetPepBank has no study results for hexapeptide-9 yet.
Results in people
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Results in animals
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Results in lab cells
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From computer models
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Overview
Hexapeptide-9 at a glance
| What it is | Synthetic fragment, 6 amino acids |
|---|---|
| Approval | Regulatory status not recorded |
| In sport | Status unknown |
| Studies | 1 study with results. It did not give hexapeptide-9. |
| Clinical trials | None registered |
| Community use | Cosmetic products for wrinkles and skin firmness |
The science
What is hexapeptide-9?
A collagen-mimetic cosmetic peptide used in products marketed for wrinkles.
6
Amino acids in one chain
Hexapeptide-9 structure and chemistry
The key facts about the molecule. Long codes are in the closed section below.
Sequence, 6 amino acidsFrom the first amino acid to the last
G1PQGP5Q
Darker means more water-repelling+ and − show charge in the body
Structure
Hexapeptide-9 is a synthetic fragment of 6 amino acids, with no ring, no changed amino acids.
Formula
C24H38N8O9
Molecular weight
582.6 g/mol
CAS number
885024-94-2
Development
Highest phase: unknown.
Identifiers
PubChem 16129319, UNII L25414IE41
Full sequence, SMILES and InChIKey
Three-letter sequenceGly-Pro-Gln-Gly-Pro-Gln
InChIKeyOGNHOGPWQTWKGQ-VGWMRTNUSA-N
SMILESC1C[C@H](N(C1)C(=O)CN)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)N)C(=O)NCC(=O)N2CCC[C@H]2C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)N)C(=O)O
The evidence
What hexapeptide-9 studies show
Results grouped by what the studies measured. Each card shows where its results come from.
No study results yetPepBank has no study results for hexapeptide-9 yet.
Key hexapeptide-9 studies
No study of hexapeptide-9 has results in PepBank yet.
Hexapeptide-9 clinical trials
ClinicalTrials.gov lists no trial of hexapeptide-9. A trial under another name may exist.
Status and safety
Is hexapeptide-9 approved?
FDA
United States
Status unknownStatus unknown.
EMA
European Union
Status unknownStatus unknown.
WADA
Sport
Not recordedStatus unknown.
Regulatory status not recorded. Status unknown.
Laws and labels change, so check the regulator for the current status.
Hexapeptide-9 side effects and safety
PepBank has no safety result from studies of hexapeptide-9 yet. That does not mean hexapeptide-9 is safe.
From the community
How people use it
What people report online. It comes from forums and guides, not from studies.
Community-reported. Not tested in trials.
The cited source reports this use. The report does not establish clinical efficacy or safety.
Reported routines and cautions
What people use it for
- Cosmetic products for wrinkles and skin firmnessS1
Reported regimens
| Context | Route | Amount | How often | How long | Agreement | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic products for wrinkles and skin firmness | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Single ingredient-guide source with affiliate advertisements. The privacy policy discloses referral commissions. The underlying manufacturer reports were not independently confirmed. | S1 |
Community sources
- S1Hexapeptide-9 cosmetic ingredient guideci.guidecarries seller links, not linked
Gaps
The guide does not establish independent efficacy, safety or a numerical regimen. FDA and PubChem support the peptide identity separately.
Questions and more
Ask a question about hexapeptide-9
The answer links to every study it uses.
Sources
- Database: PepBank data for hexapeptide-9 (data version 308560)
- Regulator: FDA status record
- Regulator: EMA status record
- Regulator: WADA status record
- Community: community sources (forums and guides), as summarized in the PepBank community file
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