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Selectivity distinguishes ipamorelin from first-generation secretagogues such as GHRP-6. At doses that reliably raise growth hormone, it shows little stimulation of adrenocorticotropic hormone or cortisol release in animal models, and it does not markedly raise prolactin or appetite. Binding at GHS-R1a on pituitary somatotrophs triggers calcium influx and pulsatile growth hormone secretion. Because the compound mimics the natural ghrelin signal, the release pattern tends to follow the body's own rhythm rather than producing a sustained elevation.
Most published work on ipamorelin comes from rodent studies and small early-phase human trials. Subcutaneous and intravenous routes have been used, while oral delivery is limited by poor absorption and rapid breakdown in the gut. The reported plasma half-life is short, on the order of two hours, and varies with species and assay method. Whether chronic use produces meaningful clinical benefit remains unresolved, and long-term safety data in humans are sparse. No major regulatory agency has approved the compound as a therapeutic drug.
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, incorporating two non-natural residues that resist enzymatic breakdown. Researchers at Novo Nordisk described the compound in the 1990s while searching for agents that release growth hormone with fewer side effects than earlier secretagogues. The molecule acts as an agonist at the ghrelin receptor, also called GHS-R1a, which is expressed in the pituitary and in several peripheral tissues.
Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide classified as a growth hormone secretagogue. Its sequence, Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2, combines three non-proteinogenic residues with a C-terminal amide. The N-terminal aminoisobutyric acid unit and the two aromatic D-amino acids distinguish it from peptides assembled only from standard L-amino acids. Its formula is C38H49N9O5, corresponding to an average mass near 711.9 Da. At neutral pH the molecule carries a net positive charge, a property that shapes its behaviour in chromatographic and electrophoretic systems.
The compound was developed at Novo Nordisk during the 1990s as part of a programme seeking secretagogues with improved selectivity. It was described in the peer-reviewed literature in 1998 alongside related pentapeptides from the same series. Investigators advanced it because it raised growth hormone output in animal models while leaving other pituitary hormones comparatively unaffected. The development code NNC 26-0161 appears in earlier reports, and ipamorelin later became the common designation in published work.
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C38H49N9O5 | Includes two non-natural residues |
| Molecular weight | About 711.9 g/mol | Confirmed by mass spectrometry |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder | Typical lyophilized form |
| Receptor target | GHS-R1a | Ghrelin receptor agonist |
| Plasma half-life | Roughly 2 hours | Varies by species and assay |
Storage recommendations for the dry solid center on low temperature and low moisture, most often -20 °C in a sealed, desiccated container protected from light. Solutions are less stable than the powder and are usually kept cold and used within a short window. Freeze-thaw cycling is a recognized source of loss, and aliquoting before freezing is a standard precaution. These practices derive from general peptide handling principles rather than from a single published stability trial, so exact shelf lives should be treated as approximate.
Analytical confirmation relies on reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography, often coupled to mass spectrometry for identity and purity assessment. Mass spectrometry distinguishes the intact molecule from truncation products and from oxidation or deamidation variants that share similar chromatographic retention. Immunoassays appear in some biological studies but can cross-react with related peptides, so they are weaker tools for identity work. Reported purity figures depend heavily on the gradient, detector, and integration method used, which complicates direct comparison between laboratories.
Research quantities of ipamorelin are typically distributed as a white to off-white lyophilized powder. The solid dissolves readily in water and in aqueous buffers, and stock solutions are commonly prepared in sterile water or a mildly acidic diluent. Adsorption to plastic and glass surfaces can reduce the concentration of very dilute solutions, so containers and transfer steps deserve attention when accurate concentrations matter. Reconstituted material is generally used promptly rather than held for extended periods.
Purity is normally reported as a percentage of total peak area, a figure that does not account for water content, residual solvents, or counterions. Trifluoroacetate and acetate are the most frequent counterions in lyophilized peptides, and they shift the true peptide content away from the mass of the powder. A separate quantitative assay is therefore needed to state content accurately. Certificates of analysis often omit these details, which makes batch-to-batch comparison difficult and limits conclusions drawn when results from different suppliers are compared.
Lyophilized material is generally held at minus twenty degrees Celsius or lower, protected from moisture and light. Repeated excursions to room temperature cause condensation inside the vial and gradual moisture uptake, both of which shorten shelf life. Containers should be allowed to equilibrate before opening so that water does not condense on the solid. Dividing a batch into single-use aliquots reduces freeze-thaw cycling. Solid peptide handled this way is usually considered stable for months to years, while the same material in solution degrades on a much shorter timescale.
Common solvents for laboratory work include water, buffered saline, and dimethyl sulfoxide. Once dissolved, the peptide is exposed to hydrolysis and oxidation, and alkaline conditions accelerate breakdown. Low-binding plasticware and the addition of a carrier protein reduce losses to container surfaces, which can otherwise be substantial at low concentrations. Solutions are typically kept cold and used within days. Investigators working with the compound generally prepare fresh working dilutions rather than storing dilute stocks, and they avoid repeated warming of the same vial.
Verification of identity and purity relies on analytical methods used across peptide chemistry. Reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography separates components by hydrophobicity and provides a purity estimate. Mass spectrometry confirms molecular mass and helps detect modifications. Together these techniques give complementary information about whether a sample matches its expected structure. Results depend on method parameters and reference standards, so reported purity values are meaningful only when the analytical conditions are stated. Consistency between laboratories requires comparable protocols and well-characterized reference materials.
Peptides such as ipamorelin are subject to chemical and physical degradation. Hydrolysis of peptide bonds, oxidation of susceptible residues, and aggregation are common pathways that reduce purity over time. The rate of these processes depends on temperature, moisture, pH, and the number of freeze-thaw cycles a sample undergoes. Because the compound is typically handled as a lyophilized powder, controlling moisture during storage is a central concern. Degradation products can be detected with separation techniques that resolve the parent peptide from related impurities.
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.
Identity and purity assessment for a research peptide of this kind typically combines reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry. The chromatographic run separates related impurities and yields a purity percentage, while electrospray ionization or matrix-assisted laser desorption mass spectrometry confirms the expected molecular mass. Amino acid analysis or tandem mass spectrometry sequencing can add confidence when material is intended for quantitative work. Laboratories differ in how they calculate and report purity, so figures from different sources are not always directly comparable.
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.
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The peptide is Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2. Two of its residues are non-natural, which slows enzymatic degradation. The C-terminal amide is common among bioactive peptides.
It binds the same ghrelin receptor but with greater selectivity in functional assays. Preclinical work reports less cortisol and prolactin stimulation at growth-hormone-releasing doses. Those differences are relative, not absolute, and depend on dose and model.
No major regulatory authority has approved it for human therapeutic use. It is sold as a research chemical for laboratory investigation. Clinical status varies by country and is subject to change.
It is a synthetic five-amino-acid peptide that acts as a growth hormone secretagogue. Three of its residues are non-standard amino acids, and the chain ends in an amide rather than a free acid. The molecule is small enough that it can be characterised by routine peptide analytical techniques.