GHRP-6 is a synthetic met-enkephalin analogue and growth hormone releasing peptide. GHRP-6 contains 6 amino acids including unnatural D-amino acids to facilitate growth hormone release (secretagogue). GHRP-6 administered experimental animals showed significant body weight, muscle growth, glucose metabolic rate, heart and brain functions, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Instead of binding with GHRP-6 receptors, the biomolecule acts at ghrelin receptors. The effects of endogenous GH secretagogues differ from recombinant hGH. Endogenous growth hormones contain 5 isoforms; however, exogenous rHGH contains 20 kDal isoform only. Growth hormones release stimulating property of GHRP-6 reduces fat deposition and body mass. GHRP-6 exerts anti-inflammatory property and promotes liver health. Studies are underway to explore and understand the properties of GHRP-6. The molecular weight is 873.014 and molecular formula is C46H56N12O6.
GHRP-6 Chemical Profile
CAS: 87616-84-0
Formula: C46H56N12O6
Molecular weight: 873.01
Peptide purity: > 99.0%
Chain: His-D-Trp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH2