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Updated 2026-07-03. Numbers and descriptions here follow the published literature rather than marketing material.
Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide first described in the 1990s by researchers at Novo Nordisk during a program to develop selective growth hormone secretagogues. Its sequence is Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2, incorporating two non-natural residues, alpha-aminoisobutyric acid and D-2-naphthylalanine. The C-terminus is amidated, and the material is supplied as a white lyophilized powder. The molecular formula is C38H49N9O5 and the monoisotopic mass is approximately 711.85 daltons. The short chain and modified residues give it greater resistance to enzymatic degradation than many larger peptide hormones.
At the molecular level, ipamorelin acts as an agonist at the growth hormone secretagogue receptor type 1a, the same G protein-coupled receptor that binds ghrelin. Receptor activation couples to Gq/11 signaling, raising intracellular calcium through inositol trisphosphate and diacylglycerol, which in turn promotes exocytosis of growth hormone from pituitary somatotroph cells. Ipamorelin binds this receptor with high affinity and shows weak activity at other secretagogue-related targets in vitro. Its action requires the intact receptor and is not reversed by growth hormone-releasing hormone antagonists.
Identity and purity assessment of ipamorelin relies mainly on reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection near 214 nanometers, a wavelength where the peptide backbone absorbs. Mass confirmation is typically obtained by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry or by liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry, comparing the observed mass with the calculated value. Amino acid analysis and peptide mapping after enzymatic digestion can confirm the sequence. Impurity profiles include deletion peptides, truncated fragments, and oxidation products, reported as relative area percentages.
Lyophilized ipamorelin is generally held at minus twenty degrees Celsius or colder, protected from light and moisture. In solution the peptide is less stable, and degradation proceeds through hydrolysis of the amide backbone, oxidation of the histidine residue, and aggregation. Repeated freeze-thaw cycles accelerate these processes, so dividing material into single-use aliquots before freezing is common practice in research settings. Buffered formulations near neutral pH tend to show the slowest degradation, while strongly acidic or basic conditions raise hydrolysis rates. Stability data specific to ipamorelin are sparse, and much guidance is extrapolated from other short peptides.
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C38H49N9O5 | Pentapeptide with amidated C-terminus |
| Molecular weight | 711.85 g/mol | Monoisotopic mass |
| Primary receptor | GHS-R1a | Ghrelin receptor, Gq/11 coupled |
| Peptide class | Synthetic pentapeptide | Contains two non-natural residues |
| Reported selectivity | Lower cortisol and prolactin effect | Observed in animal and early human work |
Activity is mediated mainly through the growth hormone secretagogue receptor, now generally called the ghrelin receptor or GHS-R1a. Binding at this G-protein-coupled receptor triggers phospholipase C signaling, calcium mobilization, and release of growth hormone from pituitary somatotrophs. Reports describe less pronounced stimulation of adrenocorticotropic hormone and prolactin compared with earlier secretagogues such as hexarelin or GHRP-6. Selectivity figures vary between assay systems, so the degree of separation from other secretagogues is an area of ongoing comparison rather than a fixed constant.
In animal and early human studies, ipamorelin produces pulsatile growth hormone release and a secondary rise in insulin-like growth factor 1. The magnitude and duration of that rise depend on route, sampling schedule, and the baseline endocrine state of the subject. Whether repeated exposure alters the response over time is not firmly settled, since some reports describe stable pulsatility while others note attenuation. Most published data come from small samples, which limits the strength of any general claim about long-term behavior.
Research quantities of ipamorelin are typically distributed as a white to off-white lyophilized powder. The solid dissolves readily in water and in aqueous buffers, and stock solutions are commonly prepared in sterile water or a mildly acidic diluent. Adsorption to plastic and glass surfaces can reduce the concentration of very dilute solutions, so containers and transfer steps deserve attention when accurate concentrations matter. Reconstituted material is generally used promptly rather than held for extended periods.
Storage recommendations for the dry solid center on low temperature and low moisture, most often -20 °C in a sealed, desiccated container protected from light. Solutions are less stable than the powder and are usually kept cold and used within a short window. Freeze-thaw cycling is a recognized source of loss, and aliquoting before freezing is a standard precaution. These practices derive from general peptide handling principles rather than from a single published stability trial, so exact shelf lives should be treated as approximate.
Analytical confirmation relies on reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography, often coupled to mass spectrometry for identity and purity assessment. Mass spectrometry distinguishes the intact molecule from truncation products and from oxidation or deamidation variants that share similar chromatographic retention. Immunoassays appear in some biological studies but can cross-react with related peptides, so they are weaker tools for identity work. Reported purity figures depend heavily on the gradient, detector, and integration method used, which complicates direct comparison between laboratories.
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It is a synthetic pentapeptide belonging to the growth hormone secretagogue family. Its principal characterized target is the ghrelin receptor, also called GHS-R1a. The molecule contains non-natural amino acids and an amidated C-terminus.
Both act at the same G protein-coupled receptor, but ipamorelin is a short synthetic peptide with modified residues rather than the natural 28-amino-acid hormone. Reports describe weaker effects on appetite and on cortisol or prolactin release than those seen with ghrelin. Its resistance to enzymatic breakdown also differs from that of the natural ligand.
Receptor binding and downstream calcium signaling are well characterized in cell-based systems. Effects measured in whole organisms are less consistent across studies and species. The extent to which selective receptor behavior drives the observed hormonal profile is still debated.
The standard approach is reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography, with purity reported as the relative area of the main peak. Ultraviolet detection near 214 nanometers is typical for peptides. Mass spectrometry is added to confirm identity rather than to quantify purity.