Ipamorelin: Structure & Analytical Reference
Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide studied as a selective ghrelin-receptor agonist. This page summarizes its identity, research context, and documentation.
Reference identity
| Class | Secretagogue Peptide |
| Length | 5 amino acids |
| Identity | Synthetic pentapeptide |
| Research target | Ghrelin / growth-hormone-secretagogue receptor |
| Documentation | certificate on release |
About the molecule
Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide described in the literature as a selective agonist of the ghrelin, or growth-hormone-secretagogue, receptor.
Research context
Ipamorelin has been studied as a selective growth-hormone secretagogue and ghrelin mimetic. Rodent models also report effects on gastrointestinal motility. This is neutral reference information about what has been examined in research models; it is not a statement of effect in humans.
References
According to PubMed: Venkova K et al. (2009), doi:10.1124/jpet.108.149211.
How it is documented
Where analysis is published for a released batch, its certificate records the available identity and purity results. Look up the lot number on the vial to retrieve any published record.