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Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide first described in the 1990s by researchers at Novo Nordisk during a program to develop selective growth hormone secretagogues. Its sequence is Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2, incorporating two non-natural residues, alpha-aminoisobutyric acid and D-2-naphthylalanine. The C-terminus is amidated, and the material is supplied as a white lyophilized powder. The molecular formula is C38H49N9O5 and the monoisotopic mass is approximately 711.85 daltons. The short chain and modified residues give it greater resistance to enzymatic degradation than many larger peptide hormones.
At the molecular level, ipamorelin acts as an agonist at the growth hormone secretagogue receptor type 1a, the same G protein-coupled receptor that binds ghrelin. Receptor activation couples to Gq/11 signaling, raising intracellular calcium through inositol trisphosphate and diacylglycerol, which in turn promotes exocytosis of growth hormone from pituitary somatotroph cells. Ipamorelin binds this receptor with high affinity and shows weak activity at other secretagogue-related targets in vitro. Its action requires the intact receptor and is not reversed by growth hormone-releasing hormone antagonists.
Compared with earlier growth hormone secretagogues such as GHRP-6 and hexarelin, ipamorelin has been reported to produce less stimulation of adrenocorticotropic hormone, cortisol, and prolactin in animal and early human studies. This selectivity is usually attributed to differences in receptor subtype interactions and to the tissue distribution of the receptor. Effects on appetite appear weaker than those of ghrelin itself, although the supporting evidence base is small. Whether these differences produce a distinct clinical profile remains an open question, since controlled human trials are limited.
Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide that belongs to the growth hormone secretagogue class of compounds. Its sequence is Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2, a structure that differs from natural ghrelin in length and in the presence of non-natural amino acid residues. Early laboratory work described it as a comparatively selective agent that stimulates growth hormone release with limited effect on other pituitary hormones. The compound is supplied as a lyophilized solid for research use and has no identified natural source in the body.
Activity is mediated mainly through the growth hormone secretagogue receptor, now generally called the ghrelin receptor or GHS-R1a. Binding at this G-protein-coupled receptor triggers phospholipase C signaling, calcium mobilization, and release of growth hormone from pituitary somatotrophs. Reports describe less pronounced stimulation of adrenocorticotropic hormone and prolactin compared with earlier secretagogues such as hexarelin or GHRP-6. Selectivity figures vary between assay systems, so the degree of separation from other secretagogues is an area of ongoing comparison rather than a fixed constant.
In animal and early human studies, ipamorelin produces pulsatile growth hormone release and a secondary rise in insulin-like growth factor 1. The magnitude and duration of that rise depend on route, sampling schedule, and the baseline endocrine state of the subject. Whether repeated exposure alters the response over time is not firmly settled, since some reports describe stable pulsatility while others note attenuation. Most published data come from small samples, which limits the strength of any general claim about long-term behavior.
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C38H49N9O5 | Pentapeptide with amidated C-terminus |
| Molecular weight | 711.85 g/mol | Monoisotopic mass |
| Primary receptor | GHS-R1a | Ghrelin receptor, Gq/11 coupled |
| Peptide class | Synthetic pentapeptide | Contains two non-natural residues |
| Reported selectivity | Lower cortisol and prolactin effect | Observed in animal and early human work |
Research peptides such as ipamorelin are commonly supplied as lyophilized powder and characterized by analytical certificates. Reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography is used to estimate purity by ultraviolet absorbance, while mass spectrometry confirms molecular identity and detects sequence-related impurities. Counterion content, water content, and residual synthesis reagents can affect the reported mass balance. A certificate of analysis may list a purity percentage, but that number depends on the analytical method and the definition of impurity peaks. Independent verification is often recommended because research supply chains vary in quality control practices.
Storage recommendations for ipamorelin usually focus on temperature, moisture, and light. Lyophilized powder is typically held at or below minus twenty degrees Celsius in a desiccated container protected from light. Reconstituted solutions are often aliquoted and stored at minus eighty degrees Celsius to reduce repeated freeze-thaw cycles, which can promote aggregation or degradation. The optimal buffer and pH depend on the specific assay, and no single condition applies to every experimental context. Peptide stability should be assessed with time-point measurements rather than assumed from general handling rules.
Lyophilized material is generally stored cold and dry, with desiccant, and protected from light. In solution the peptide is more vulnerable: the histidine side chain can oxidize, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles promote aggregation and loss of material to container surfaces. A mildly acidic aqueous buffer is often used for short-term handling because it limits several degradation routes. Accurate prediction of long-term stability under a given set of conditions is difficult, and published stability data remain sparse.
Published discussion of this compound is uneven. Some references describe it as a tool for probing growth hormone regulation, while others focus on analytical characterization or on comparisons with related secretagogues. Statements about selectivity, half-life and potency often trace back to a small number of original reports that later authors cite secondhand. Readers evaluating a claim should therefore check whether a figure reflects a direct measurement or a repeated citation, and whether the underlying study was conducted in animals, in isolated cells or in human volunteers.
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It is a synthetic pentapeptide belonging to the growth hormone secretagogue family. Its principal characterized target is the ghrelin receptor, also called GHS-R1a. The molecule contains non-natural amino acids and an amidated C-terminus.
Both act at the same G protein-coupled receptor, but ipamorelin is a short synthetic peptide with modified residues rather than the natural 28-amino-acid hormone. Reports describe weaker effects on appetite and on cortisol or prolactin release than those seen with ghrelin. Its resistance to enzymatic breakdown also differs from that of the natural ligand.
Receptor binding and downstream calcium signaling are well characterized in cell-based systems. Effects measured in whole organisms are less consistent across studies and species. The extent to which selective receptor behavior drives the observed hormonal profile is still debated.
It is a synthetic pentapeptide in the growth hormone secretagogue family and acts as an agonist at the ghrelin receptor. It is handled as a laboratory research compound rather than a naturally occurring hormone.