Ipamorelin

Research overview

Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide that acts as an agonist at the growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R1a), the receptor for ghrelin. Early characterization in animal models reported growth-hormone release with little effect on cortisol or prolactin, which made it a frequently used tool compound for receptor-selectivity research.

Supplied as a research reference material for receptor-pharmacology and endocrine-signaling studies.

Areas of published research

• GHS-R1a receptor pharmacology
• GH secretagogue selectivity studies
• Gastrointestinal motility models

The list above summarises where this compound appears in the scientific literature. It describes research activity, not properties or effects of any product sold here.

Storage and handling

• Lyophilized vials: store at −20 °C for long-term storage, or 2–8 °C for up to several weeks. Keep sealed and protected from light.
• Allow the vial to reach room temperature before opening, so moisture does not condense on the cold powder.
• After reconstitution with bacteriostatic water, store at 2–8 °C and use within 28 days. Avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles.
• Add diluent slowly down the inside wall of the vial and swirl gently; do not shake.

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Documentation

Each lot is tested by an independent laboratory for purity (RP-HPLC) and identity (mass spectrometry). The certificate of analysis for your lot ships with the order; copies for any lot can be requested through the contact page with the lot number from the vial label. Read our guide on how to read a certificate of analysis.