Ipamorelinis a synthetic pentapeptide growth hormone secretagogue that selectively binds the growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R1a), also known as the ghrelin receptor. In experimental models, Ipamorelin activates Gq/PLC-dependent calcium signaling pathways that stimulate growth hormone release while demonstrating minimal activity on other pituitary hormones, including ACTH, prolactin, FSH, LH, TSH, and cortisol. Due to its high receptor selectivity, Ipamorelin is widely utilized in rese
Sermorelin (GHRH(1-29)-NH₂) is a 29-amino acid synthetic fragment of human growth hormone-releasing hormone with C-terminal amidation. FDA-approved (1991 diagnostic, 1997 therapeutic), it activates pituitary GHRH-R via Gs-cAMP-PKA signaling while preserving physiological pulsatile GH secretion and somatostatin feedback regulation.
Tesamorelin is a 44-amino acid synthetic GHRH analog with N-terminal trans-3-hexenoic acid modification conferring DPP-IV resistance and extended half-life (26-38 minutes vs. 2 minutes for native GHRH). FDA-approved (2010) as Egrifta for HIV-associated lipodystrophy. Selectively activates pituitary GHRH receptors via Gs-cAMP-PKA signaling, stimulating pulsatile GH release while preserving IGF-1 feedback regulation.