Ipamorelin 5mg

Ipamorelin 5mg is a synthetic pentapeptide growth hormone secretagogue (GHS) designed for research and laboratory use. Ipamorelin acts as a selective agonist of the ghrelin receptor (GHS-R1a), stimulating pulsatile growth hormone release from anterior pituitary somatotrophs with high selectivity and minimal effect on cortisol, prolactin, or ACTH — distinguishing it from earlier GHRPs such as GHRP-6. It has been investigated in preclinical models for its effects on GH axis regulation, body composition, bone density, gut motility, and age-related GH decline. It is frequently studied in combination with GHRH analogues such as CJC-1295 to produce synergistic GH pulse amplification. Each vial is manufactured to pharmaceutical-grade purity standards to ensure consistency and reliability in research settings. Ideal for qualified researchers and institutions studying GHS-R1a pharmacology, GH secretion dynamics, and metabolic regulation. Store at 2–8°C. For research purposes only. Not intended for human or veterinary use.
Specifications: Active Ingredient: Ipamorelin Concentration: 5mg per vial Peptide Sequence: Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH₂ Molecular Formula: C₃₈H₄₉N₉O₅ Molecular Weight: 711.85 g/mol Classification: Selective GHS-R1a agonist (ghrelin receptor agonist) Selectivity: Highly selective for GH secretion; minimal ACTH, cortisol, or prolactin stimulation Purity: ≥98% (HPLC) Form: Lyophilised powder Endotoxin Level: <5 EU/vial Storage: 2–8°C (refrigerated) Shelf Life: 24 months from manufacture date Reconstitution: Bacteriostatic water Intended Use: Laboratory and research applications only
Storage Before Reconstitution: Store in original sealed vial at 2–8°C, away from light and moisture. Stable for 24 months from manufacture date. Storage After Reconstitution: Store reconstituted solution at 2–8°C and use within 21 days. Do not freeze reconstituted solution. Minimise light exposure. For research use only. Not intended for human or veterinary use.
Research References
The following peer-reviewed studies and publications are provided for informational and scientific reference purposes only. They do not constitute medical claims or endorsements of this product for any therapeutic use.
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Ipamorelin: Discovery as the First Selective GH Secretagogue
Raun K, et al. (1998). Ipamorelin, the first selective growth hormone secretagogue. European Journal of Endocrinology, 139(5), 552–561. https://doi.org/10.1530/eje.0.1390552
The foundational characterisation study establishing ipamorelin as the first highly selective GH secretagogue, demonstrating potent GH release with minimal effect on ACTH, cortisol, and prolactin in rat models — distinguishing it from GHRP-6 and GHRP-2 and establishing its selectivity profile for GH-axis research. -
Ipamorelin and GHS-R1a Receptor Pharmacology
Howard AD, et al. (1996). A receptor in pituitary and hypothalamus that functions in growth hormone release. Science, 273(5277), 974–977. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.273.5277.974
Reports the cloning and characterisation of GHS-R1a — the primary molecular target of ipamorelin — establishing the receptor biology and signal transduction pathways through which ipamorelin stimulates pulsatile GH secretion from anterior pituitary somatotrophs. -
Ipamorelin and Postoperative Gut Motility
Poitras P, et al. (2005). Ipamorelin, a ghrelin mimetic, stimulates gastrointestinal motility in postoperative ileus in rats. Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 17(6), 892–901. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2982.2005.00699.x
Demonstrates ipamorelin’s ability to stimulate gastrointestinal motility and accelerate recovery from postoperative ileus in rat models via GHS-R1a activation in the enteric nervous system, expanding its research scope beyond the GH axis into gastrointestinal biology. -
Ipamorelin and Bone Density in Preclinical Models
Svensson J, et al. (2000). Two-month treatment of obese subjects with the oral growth hormone (GH) secretagogue MK-677 increases GH secretion, fat-free mass, and energy expenditure. (See also: Johansen PB, et al. (1999). Ipamorelin, a new growth-hormone-releasing peptide, induces longitudinal bone growth in rats. Growth Hormone & IGF Research, 9(2), 106–113.) https://doi.org/10.1054/ghir.1999.9998
Demonstrates ipamorelin-induced longitudinal bone growth and increased bone mineral density in rat models via GH/IGF-1 axis stimulation, providing key preclinical data for researchers investigating GHS-R1a agonism in skeletal biology and bone metabolism. -
Ipamorelin + CJC-1295 Synergy: Combined GH Secretagogue Research
Teichman SL, et al. (2006). Prolonged stimulation of growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor I secretion by CJC-1295, a long-acting analog of GH-releasing hormone, in healthy adults. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 91(3), 799–805. https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2005-1536
Provides the pharmacodynamic basis for combining GHRH analogues with GHS-R1a agonists such as ipamorelin, demonstrating synergistic amplification of GH pulse amplitude — the key reference for researchers designing combination CJC-1295 + ipamorelin protocols.
All references are cited for scientific context only. This product is supplied strictly for in vitro laboratory research. It is not approved for human or veterinary use.