SLU-PP-332

Investigational ERR (estrogen-related receptor) pan-agonist. Often marketed as an 'exercise mimetic' — activates the same transcriptional program in muscle and brown fat as endurance exercise. Preclinical only, no human trials.

Overview

Peptide

Investigational ERR (estrogen-related receptor) pan-agonist. Often marketed as an 'exercise mimetic' — activates the same transcriptional program in muscle and brown fat as endurance exercise. Preclinical only, no human trials.

Effects on Markers

Preclinical data only: increases mitochondrial biogenesis, fat oxidation, and endurance capacity in mice (runs 70% longer, 45% farther). May improve insulin sensitivity and reduce visceral fat. Unknown impact on standard blood markers in humans. No safety data in humans.

Compound Guide

Structure: Small-molecule pan-agonist of all three ERR isoforms (ERRα, ERRβ, ERRγ). Despite the name, NOT a peptide — commonly grouped with peptides commercially because it ships from the same research-chem vendors. Developed at Saint Louis University (hence "SLU").

Dosage:

  • No established human dose — all data is from rodent studies
  • Vendor-suggested SubQ: 5-10mg, 3-5x/week (extrapolated from mouse studies, unvalidated)
  • Mouse studies: 50mg/kg/day intraperitoneal (does NOT translate directly to human dosing)
  • Cycle: Unknown — most users run 4-8 weeks based on anecdote

Administration:

  • SubQ injection (vendor convention) with 27-30g insulin syringe
  • Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water; some sources recommend DMSO + BAC water due to solubility
  • Some users dose orally — bioavailability is poorly characterised

Key Notes:

  • "Exercise mimetic" — activates ERR-driven transcription of mitochondrial biogenesis genes (PGC-1α pathway) without requiring exercise
  • In mice: 70% longer time-to-exhaustion on treadmill, increased type I muscle fibres, improved glucose tolerance, reduced fat mass on high-fat diet
  • Distinct from MOTS-C (AMPK activator) — may stack synergistically
  • Bodybuilding/anecdotal claims: improved cardio capacity, fat loss, "second wind" on cardio sessions
  • ZERO human clinical trials. ZERO long-term safety data. Off-target effects on cardiac ERR signalling are theoretically concerning (cardiac hypertrophy was seen at high doses in mice)
  • Vendor purity highly variable — third-party HPLC testing strongly recommended
  • Not detected on standard sports drug panels (novel research chemical, no validated assay)
  • Bodybuilding relevance: experimental endurance/recomp aid; risk profile unknown
  • Monitor (precautionary): liver enzymes (ALT, AST), lipid panel, fasting glucose, blood pressure, resting heart rate, ECG if used for >4 weeks

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Category

Peptide

Half-Life

Unknown in humans (preclinical pharmacokinetics suggest several hours)

Detection Time

N/A

Usage Summary