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Updated 2026-03-21. Numbers and descriptions here follow the published literature rather than marketing material.
Structural features distinguish the molecule from earlier secretagogues. An alpha-aminoisobutyric acid residue near the N-terminus and a D-naphthylalanine substitution increase receptor affinity, while C-terminal amidation improves resistance to exopeptidases. These modifications are associated with reduced stimulation of appetite and of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis compared with hexarelin or growth hormone releasing peptide-6. Whether the same profile applies at every dose level studied is a matter of ongoing investigation rather than settled consensus.
Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide that acts as an agonist at the ghrelin receptor, also called the growth hormone secretagogue receptor type 1a. Its sequence incorporates non-natural residues, which slows enzymatic breakdown relative to short native peptides. In laboratory and early clinical work the compound is described as a selective growth hormone secretagogue because it raises growth hormone with comparatively little effect on other pituitary outputs. The degree to which that selectivity holds across species and dosing regimens remains an open question in the published literature.
冻干状态下的肽通常比溶液状态更稳定，常规做法是维持 -20 °C 或更低温度、保持干燥并避开强光。复溶后的降解主要来自水解、氧化与脱酰胺，速率受 pH、缓冲液种类、离子强度与温度共同影响，碱性条件一般会加快这些反应。反复冻融会造成聚集与容器吸附损失，分装保存能降低该风险。容器材质与金属离子也可能参与氧化过程，需与操作条件一并考虑。
对 ipamorelin 的常规表征以反相高效液相色谱测定纯度，检测波长多设为 214 nm，因为肽键在该波长有较强吸收。身份确认通常借助电喷雾电离质谱或串联质谱，将实测分子量与理论值逐项比对。序列层面可用肽图分析或氨基酸分析进一步验证。这些手段组合起来，可以分别覆盖纯度、身份与序列三个不同层次的信息。
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C38H49N9O5 | Reported for the free peptide |
| Molecular mass | 711.85 Da | Monoisotopic value |
| Residue motif | Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2 | Non-natural residues at positions one and three |
| Primary target | GHSR-1a | Ghrelin receptor, G protein coupled |
| Reported plasma half-life | About two hours | Values vary with assay and subject group |
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.
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.
One distinguishing feature reported in animal studies is selectivity. Ipamorelin stimulated growth hormone release with limited elevation of adrenocorticotropic hormone or cortisol compared with earlier secretagogues such as GHRP-6. This pattern has been described as more selective for the growth hormone axis. The finding comes mainly from preclinical work, and the degree to which it holds across species and doses is not fully settled. Reports also describe effects on gastric motility in animal models, suggesting activity outside the pituitary, though the clinical relevance of this observation is uncertain.
Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide that acts on the growth hormone secretagogue receptor, also known as the ghrelin receptor. Its sequence contains five amino acid residues, including a non-natural residue that increases stability against enzymatic breakdown. The compound was developed in the 1990s as part of research into small peptides that stimulate pituitary hormone release. Unlike larger protein hormones, it can be produced by solid-phase peptide synthesis and characterized by standard analytical methods.
Long-term storage of the dry powder is typically at minus twenty degrees Celsius or lower, protected from light and moisture. Solutions are commonly kept frozen and thawed only once, because repeated freeze-thaw cycles can promote aggregation and loss of measurable peptide content. Buffers near neutral pH are preferred over strongly acidic or strongly basic conditions. Shipping at ambient temperature is acceptable for short periods when the powder remains sealed and desiccated.
Identity and purity are assessed by complementary methods rather than a single test. Reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography separates the peptide from related impurities and reports a percentage purity. Mass spectrometry, most often with electrospray ionization, confirms the expected molecular mass and detects sequence-related variants. Amino acid analysis can verify composition, while water content and residual counterion measurements support the mass balance of a batch. Stability studies under accelerated conditions are used to estimate shelf life, though such estimates carry uncertainty for long-term storage.
Compared with other secretagogues such as GHRP-2, GHRP-6, and hexarelin, ipamorelin is described as more selective. Published animal work reports little or no increase in adrenocorticotropic hormone, cortisol, or prolactin at doses that release growth hormone. This selectivity is the property most often cited in the research literature. Whether the same profile holds across species and dosing schedules remains an open question, since human data are limited and come largely from small studies.
Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide that belongs to the growth hormone secretagogue family. Its sequence is Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2, and its molecular mass is approximately 711.9 daltons. The compound was described in the late 1990s by researchers seeking molecules that release growth hormone with fewer side effects than earlier secretagogues. It is a laboratory and research compound, not an approved medicine in most jurisdictions.
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Both molecules activate the same receptor, GHSR-1a, but they share little sequence identity. Ghrelin is a 28-amino-acid hormone carrying a distinctive acyl modification, whereas ipamorelin is a short synthetic peptide. The shared target explains overlapping endocrine effects, while the different structures account for differences in metabolic stability and receptor selectivity.
Early animal and human studies reported growth hormone release at levels that produced small changes in cortisol, prolactin and adrenocorticotropic hormone. That contrast with older secretagogues gave rise to the selectivity label. The observation is consistent across several reports but rests on a limited number of small studies.
Plasma peptidases cleave the molecule into smaller fragments, and reported half-lives in human studies are on the order of a couple of hours. The identity and activity of individual breakdown products have not been fully mapped. Questions about tissue-level clearance remain open.
肽键在 214 nm 附近有较强吸收，适合检测缺少芳香侧链的短肽。该波长的基线受流动相组成与梯度影响较大。因此流动相与梯度条件需要固定并完整记录。