CAS Number: 170851-70-4
Sequence: Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2
Chemical Description
Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide distinct from other growth hormone-releasing peptides (GHRPs) due to its enhanced specificity. Structurally, it incorporates Aib (2-aminoisobutyric acid) and 2-Naphthylalanine, modifications that confer resistance to dipeptidyl peptidase degradation. Biochemically, Ipamorelin acts as a selective agonist for the ghrelin receptor (GHS-R1a). Its defining characteristic in research is its lack of cross-reactivity with receptors controlling ACTH (cortisol) and Prolactin release, allowing for the isolation of specific somatotropic pathways in vitro.
Research Applications
This compound is strictly for laboratory research use in the study of:
- Selective Receptor Agonism: Investigation of GHS-R1a binding kinetics and intracellular calcium mobilization without the interference of off-target neuroendocrine signaling.
- Pulsatile Secretion Dynamics: Modeling physiologic growth hormone pulses in pituitary cell cultures to study receptor desensitization rates compared to non-selective ligands.
- Gastric Motility Signaling: Research into the modulation of gastric smooth muscle contraction pathways via ghrelin receptor activation.
Technical Specifications
- Molecular Formula: C38H49N9O5
- Molecular Weight: 711.85 g/mol
- Purity: >99% (determined by HPLC)
- Appearance: Lyophilized White Powder
- Format: 10mg Vial
Presentation & Handling
- Form: Supplied as lyophilized peptide in sterile vial.
- Reconstitution: Use bacteriostatic water or 2% procaine; swirl gently (do not shake vigorously).
- Storage: Store at –20 °C, protected from light and moisture. After reconstitution, use according to research protocols and handle under sterile conditions.
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