Reference-grade research compound
Hexarelin
Hexarelin; His-D-2-methyl-Trp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH2, a synthetic hexapeptide growth hormone secretagogue
Schematic — no PDB structure deposited
- Scientific name
- Hexarelin; His-D-2-methyl-Trp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH2, a synthetic hexapeptide growth hormone secretagogue
- Sequence
- —
- Length
- 6-mer
- Molecular formula
- C47H58N12O6
- Molecular weight
- 887.04 g/mol
- Form
- lyophilized
- Available sizes
- 2 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg
- Storage
- Store lyophilized powder at −20 °C, desiccated and protected from light. Stable for 24 months.
- Batch HPLC purity
- 99.2%
Description
Synthetic hexapeptide containing a 2-methyl-D-tryptophan residue, structurally related to the GHRP family of growth hormone secretagogues. Used in vitro as a reference compound in GHS-R1a receptor binding assays and calcium-flux signaling model systems. Supplied as a lyophilized acetate salt.
Storage and stability
Store lyophilized powder at −20 °C, desiccated and protected from light. Stable for 24 months.
Peer-reviewed references
The cardiovascular action of hexarelin.
J Geriatr Cardiol · 2014
PMID 25278975PubMedImplications of ghrelin and hexarelin in diabetes and diabetes-associated heart diseases.
Endocrine · 2015
PMID 25645463PubMedTargeting the ghrelin receptor: orally active GHS and cortistatin analogs.
Endocrine · 2003
PMID 14610294PubMed
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