SCIENCE
Science
before hype.
How VivoPep frames peptides, studies and scientific claims.
Research peptide ≠ medicine
The term “research peptide” describes a research context. It is not synonymous with regulatory approval or demonstrated therapeutic benefit.
In-vitro data
Cell and laboratory models can investigate mechanisms and generate hypotheses. They do not automatically show that an effect occurs in humans.
Animal data
Animal models can provide important preclinical information. A positive animal result is not proof of efficacy or safety in humans.
Human studies
Clinical studies provide the most direct evidence for questions involving humans. Study design, population, endpoints, controls and statistics matter.
What does “promising” mean?
“Promising” is not an evidence level. The word should be considered alongside study design, results, uncertainty and reproducibility.
Source verification
Primary studies and regulatory documents have a different evidentiary role from company copy, blogs or social-media posts when making factual claims.