Compound profile

SLU-PP-332

Exercise mimetic (small molecule)

An experimental small molecule (not a peptide) that activates estrogen-related receptors, studied as an exercise mimetic in mice, with no human data.

Reviewed for accuracy · Last reviewed July 7, 2026
ClassPan-ERR agonist (small molecule)
RouteOral (in preclinical studies)
EvidenceMouse-only; not tested in humans
StatusPreclinical; not FDA-approved

Overview

SLU-PP-332 is worth one clarification up front: it is not a peptide. It is a synthetic small molecule that activates the estrogen-related receptors (ERRα, ERRβ, and ERRγ, most potently ERRα), a family of receptors involved in energy metabolism. It is included here because it is widely searched alongside research peptides, but its chemical class is different.

It is studied as an exercise mimetic: in mice, it triggered an ERRα-dependent aerobic exercise gene program, increased oxidative muscle fibers and endurance, raised energy expenditure and fat oxidation, and improved insulin sensitivity in obese models. Every one of those findings is from mouse studies. There are no human trials, it is not FDA-approved, and it should be treated as an early-stage preclinical compound.

Dosing

SLU-PP-332 has never been tested in humans, so there is no human dose. In mouse studies it was given orally. Any dosing figure online is extrapolation from animal research.

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Side effects

Its side effects and safety in humans are entirely uncharacterized because there are no human studies. All effects reported to date, positive or otherwise, come from mice.

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Storage

As a preclinical research chemical, SLU-PP-332 has no consumer product guidance. Any handling would follow the supplier's research-use instructions. See the full storage & safety guide for general storage and safety basics.

FAQ

Is SLU-PP-332 a peptide?No. It is a synthetic small molecule that activates estrogen-related receptors. It is grouped with research peptides because it is searched alongside them, but its chemical class is different.
Does SLU-PP-332 work as an exercise mimetic?In mice, it produced exercise-like effects on muscle, endurance, and metabolism. There are no human studies, so whether any of that translates to people is unknown.
Is SLU-PP-332 safe to use?Its safety in humans is entirely uncharacterized because it has never been tested in people. It is a preclinical compound, not an approved drug.

References

  1. Synthetic ERRalpha/beta/gamma Agonist Induces an ERRalpha-Dependent Acute Aerobic Exercise Response and Enhances Exercise CapacityACS Chemical Biology · 2023 · PMID 36988910 · DOI 10.1021/acschembio.2c00720
  2. A Synthetic ERR Agonist Alleviates Metabolic SyndromeJournal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics · 2024 · PMID 37739806 · DOI 10.1124/jpet.123.001733
  3. Chemical optimization of the exercise mimetic SLU-PP-332 enables insight into estrogen-related receptor signalingInternational Journal of Biological Macromolecules · 2026 · PMID 41850449 · DOI 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2026.151450
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This page is an independent educational reference and is not medical advice, and does not indicate any approval status for any use. SLU-PP-332 is a preclinical compound not tested in humans.