A practical reference on Ipamorelin: what it is, how it behaves, what the literature reports, and where the honest uncertainties sit.
Reviewed 2026-06-28. Anything still debated is marked as such rather than presented as settled.
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.
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.
Ipamorelin 是一种合成五肽，在 20 世纪 90 年代被报道为生长激素促分泌剂。其结构基于胃饥饿素受体激动剂的设计思路，但并非天然激素。早期药理学研究显示，它可刺激垂体释放生长激素，而对应激激素轴的影响相对较小。该化合物常被用作研究生长激素调节通路的工具分子。
在机制层面，ipamorelin 与生长激素促分泌受体 1a 型结合，该受体也介导胃饥饿素的多种效应。受体激活后，细胞内信号促进生长激素从垂体前叶释放。由于对促肾上腺皮质激素和皮质醇的刺激较弱，它被视为选择性较高的促分泌剂。这种选择性在动物模型和少量人体研究中被观察到，但人体数据仍然有限。
| 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 |
Material supplied for research use is normally a white to off-white lyophilized powder. The solid is hygroscopic and is handled in a low-humidity environment to limit water uptake. Bulk quantities are frequently shipped in sealed vials under inert gas. Once reconstituted in water or a neutral buffer, the solution is less stable than the dry powder and is usually divided into single-use aliquots.
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.
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.
Lyophilized material is generally stored frozen and protected from light and moisture. Typical recommendations place dry powder at temperatures well below freezing, while reconstituted solutions are kept cold and used within a defined window. Repeated freezing and thawing should be avoided because it can promote aggregation and loss of material. The choice of solvent matters as well; compatibility with the intended diluent should be checked before preparation. These handling practices aim to preserve both the quantity and the integrity of the peptide.
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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.
不是。它属于人工合成的五肽，设计上模拟胃饥饿素受体的部分作用，但不存在于人体天然激素谱中。