GHRP-6

A first-generation secretagogue — ghrelin receptor agonist.

GHRP-6 (Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-6) stimulates endogenous growth hormone release via ghrelin receptors. It does not supply the hormone externally — it triggers the pituitary's own secretion.

A characteristic feature is pronounced appetite stimulation, which is why it is also studied in the context of metabolic disorders. Effects on recovery of muscle, tendon and ligament are researched as well.

Compound identity

SequenceHis-D-Trp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH2D-Trp and D-Phe are D-amino acids; the C-terminus is amidated (-NH2).
Chain length6 amino acids
Molecular formulaC46H56N12O6
Molecular weight873 g/mol
CAS number87616-84-0
Data sourcePubChem CID 9919153

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