Ipamorelin is a pentapeptide and selective agonist of the ghrelin receptor (GHS-R1a) — the first selective growth-hormone secretagogue. It is studied for pulsatile GH release from pituitary somatotrophs with minimal effect on ACTH, cortisol, prolactin and other pituitary hormones. This product is supplied as a lyophilized research-grade peptide for in vitro and preclinical laboratory investigation only.
| Names | Ipamorelin · NNC 26-0161 · CAS 170851-70-4 |
| Sequence | Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2 |
| Length | Pentapeptide (5 residues) |
| Molecular formula | C38H49N9O5 |
| Molecular weight | 711.9 Da |
| Class | Selective GHS-R1a (ghrelin-receptor) agonist / GHRP |
| Kinetics | Human t½ ~2 h · GH peak ~40 min · EC50 1.3 nM |
| Discovery | Raun et al., 1998 · Novo Nordisk — first selective GHS |
Investigational directions enabled by the published mechanism — not therapeutic claims.
- ◆Growth-hormone secretion: pulsatile GH release in muscle-growth and tissue-repair models
- ◆Selective activity: minimal cortisol, prolactin and ACTH effect — a cleaner profile than earlier GHRPs
- ◆Bone & muscle health: bone mineral content and longitudinal bone-growth models (sarcopenia/osteoporosis)
- ◆Recovery & GH/IGF-1 axis: healthy-aging, cachexia and post-injury recovery contexts
In published models, selective GHS-R1a agonism triggers pulsatile GH release from somatotrophs, amplifying physiological GH pulses rather than producing a tonic elevation. It shows no significant rise in ACTH/cortisol, prolactin, FSH, LH or TSH (>200× selectivity vs ACTH), and the resulting GH drives hepatic IGF-1 with anabolic and bone-remodeling signaling.
Key literature: Raun et al., 1998, Eur J Endocrinol · Gobburu et al., 1999 · Svensson et al., 2000 · Andersen et al., 2001.
| Intended use | Research use only — not an approved drug |
| FDA | Not approved; Category 2 (503A) — status under review |
| WADA | Prohibited (S2 — peptide hormones / growth factors) |
| Human data | Phase-1 PK + one Phase-2 POI trial (primary endpoint not met) |
- ◆Packaging: 5 × 2 mg lyophilized powder, sterile glass vials
- ◆Storage: Store at 2–8 °C (refrigerated)
- ◆Solubility: Dissolves readily in bacteriostatic water
- ◆Reconstitution: Use shortly after preparation for stability
- ◆Purity: HPLC-verified ≥ 98% · batch CoA
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◆ Purity HPLC-verified ≥ 98% with batch CoA |
◆ Evidence Peer-reviewed citations for all mechanistic claims |
◆ Transparency Evidence limitations stated per molecule |
◆ Safety Research use only — not for human or animal consumption |
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