GHRP-2
What it is
GHRP-2 is a six-amino-acid synthetic peptide that acts on the ghrelin (GHS-R1a) receptor. It has been used in clinical diagnostics of growth-hormone deficiency in some countries and is a standard tool compound in secretagogue research.
Where it has been studied
- Ghrelin receptor pharmacology
- Pituitary growth-hormone release
- Appetite and gastric-motility models
Selected literature
- Pralmorelin: GHRP 2, GPA 748, growth hormone-releasing peptide 2, KP-102 D, KP-102 LN, KP-102D, KP-102LNDrugs R D, 2004 · PMID 15230633
- Pharmacological characteristics of KP-102 (GHRP-2), a potent growth hormone-releasing peptideDoi N et al. · Arzneimittelforschung, 2004 · PMID 15646370
- Growth hormone releasing peptide-2 (GHRP-2), like ghrelin, increases food intake in healthy menLaferrère B et al. · J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2005 · PMID 15699539
PubMed records selected for relevance to the compound. They describe published research, not outcomes or uses.
