Research profile · Secretagogues & IGF-1
Sermorelin Acetate
GHRH(1-29) analogue
Available as: 5mg, 10mg
Overview
The first 29 amino acids of human GHRH, the shortest fully active fragment of the hormone. It was previously approved in the US for diagnosing and treating growth hormone deficiency in children.
Mechanism
Acts on the GHRH receptor to stimulate pulsatile GH secretion, with somatostatin feedback left intact.
Research highlights
- Used historically as a diagnostic test of pituitary GH reserve.
- Studied in ageing research for restoring GH and IGF-1 levels.
Compound data
- Length
- 29 amino acids