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About Us

Obsidian Peptides—OBDN—is a U.S. supplier focused on high-purity peptides for laboratory research.

Our mission

We strive to make research peptides more accessible and approachable. Due to the regulatory environment, research peptides are perceived as gray-market products, represented by low-quality suppliers relabeling compounds imported from China and delivering products in packaging that leaves something to be desired.

OBDN is different. Our peptides are lyophilized and manufactured in the United States in an ISO-5 cleanroom facility1, properly labeled, and shipped in display-worthy packaging you'll want to keep.

Rather than leaving customers to navigate the disparate world of peptide research, we provide thorough documentation of published research for each compound available, clearly indicating the level of existing research as preclinical, clinical, or FDA-approved.

We operate on a philosophy that is rooted in integrity of information and product. No gimmicks.

How We Verify Quality

Every batch is tested by a third-party laboratory for identity and purity before release.

When we say purity exceeds 99%, we mean the tested sample is reported above 99% purity for the target compound by the stated test method.

Certificates of Analysis (COAs) are part of our quality documentation. COAs are available on each product page. If a COA is not yet visible on a specific product page, support can provide batch documentation directly.

Research Use Only

Obsidian Peptides is a research-use-only (RUO) supplier. Products are sold for laboratory research use only and are not for human consumption.

We provide product specifications, quality documentation, and research context. We do not provide dosing, treatment, or any medical-use guidance.

Footnotes

  1. ISO-5 is an international standard that is met when preparation happens in a tightly controlled environment with very low airborne particle levels to avoid contamination risk during preparation and handling. ↩

FAQ

What are research peptides?

Research peptides are short chains of amino acids used in laboratory settings to study signaling pathways, receptor interactions, and cellular responses. Our catalog is intended for scientific research contexts, not clinical use.

How do peptides work?

Peptides act as highly specific biological signals. In research models, they can bind to targeted receptors or influence intracellular pathways, which makes them useful tools for studying mechanisms like inflammation, repair signaling, metabolism, and growth-factor activity.

What is the difference between research peptides and pharmaceutical-grade peptides?

Research peptides (RUO) are supplied for non-clinical laboratory research and are not manufactured or labeled for patient administration. Pharmaceutical-grade products are produced under full clinical GMP frameworks with regulatory approvals and approved medical indications.

Are your peptides for in vitro research only?

Yes. All OBDN products are sold strictly for research use only (RUO) and are not approved for human or veterinary use.

Do I need a prescription to purchase research peptides from OBDN?

No prescription is required for RUO research materials. Purchasers are responsible for ensuring use is compliant with all applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies.

How do I verify quality for a specific batch?

Each batch is third-party tested for identity and purity before release. You can verify a batch using its COA and batch documentation.

Where do I find the COA for a product?

COAs are available on each product page. If a COA is not yet visible, contact support and we will provide the batch documentation.

Do you provide dosing or administration instructions?

No. We do not provide dosing, treatment, or medical-use instructions.