Ipamorelin
What it is
Ipamorelin is a five-amino-acid synthetic peptide that activates the ghrelin receptor. In research models it is noted for releasing growth hormone with little effect on cortisol or prolactin, which makes it a frequently used comparator in secretagogue studies.
Where it has been studied
- Selective growth hormone release
- Gastrointestinal motility models
- Bone formation models in rodents
Selected literature
- Ipamorelin, the first selective growth hormone secretagogueRaun K et al. · Eur J Endocrinol, 1998 · PMID 9849822
PubMed records selected for relevance to the compound. They describe published research, not outcomes or uses.
