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5mg 1 vial Molecular Formula: C45H55N9O6 What is GHRP-2? Growth hormone-releasing peptide-2 (GHRP-2) is a synthetic analog of ghrelin, a gastrointestinal peptide that binds to the growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R). Ghrelin not only stimulates hunger but also enhances growth hormone release. Similarly, GHRP-2 activates GHS-R, triggering the release of growth hormone (GH). Both ghrelin and…
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Molecular Formula: C45H55N9O6
Growth hormone-releasing peptide-2 (GHRP-2) is a synthetic analog of ghrelin, a gastrointestinal peptide that binds to the growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R). Ghrelin not only stimulates hunger but also enhances growth hormone release. Similarly, GHRP-2 activates GHS-R, triggering the release of growth hormone (GH). Both ghrelin and GHRP-2 also stimulate the secretion of prolactin, cortisol, and corticotropin from the anterior pituitary gland. Despite the chemical differences between natural ghrelin and GHRP-2, substantial evidence indicates that they exhibit similar biological actions as described above.
GHRP-2, consisting of 6 amino acids and having a molecular weight of 818 kDa, functions in two ways to elevate natural growth hormone levels. First, it amplifies the endogenous signal for growth hormone secretion by interacting with GHS-R, leading to significant growth hormone release. In a laboratory experiment, GHRP-2 demonstrated a notable increase in growth hormone release in mice carrying a genetic mutation in natural growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH). Second, GHRP-2 suppresses somatostatin, an inhibitor of growth hormone. Additionally, GHRP-2 has been shown to work in conjunction with the growth hormone-releasing factor (GRF) to stimulate growth hormone release from the pituitary gland in rats.
Animal and human studies have revealed various benefits of GHRP-2. It increases food intake, promotes muscle growth, enhances immunity, improves sleep quality, and may offer protective effects for the heart. Furthermore, GHRP-2 boosts the release of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I). In a study using a rat model of liver damage, intraperitoneal injection of GHRP-2 reduced tissue necrotic factor-alpha (TNF-α), indicating a potential role of GHRP-2 in inflammation modulation.
GHRP-2 serves as a valuable reagent for in vitro experiments due to its multifaceted effects. It is available in vials as a lyophilized powder (5 mg/vial). The contents of the vial can be reconstituted with an appropriate volume of sterile water for use in in vitro studies.
This product is intended for research purposes only. It is not intended for human consumption or medical use.
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