Ipamorelin
Ghrelin-receptor agonist
Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide studied for selective stimulation of growth-hormone release through the ghrelin receptor.
For laboratory and research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.
Form
Lyophilized
Available strengths
10 mg
Research class
Hypothalamic & Pituitary Signaling
Evidence grade
Level III
Limited or preliminary human evidence
Scientific overview
Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide studied for selective stimulation of growth-hormone release through the ghrelin receptor.
Mechanism under investigation
Agonizes the growth-hormone secretagogue receptor GHS-R1a, promoting pulsatile growth-hormone release and downstream IGF-1 signaling.
Research evidence summary
Limited human investigation with additional animal and mechanistic research.
Level III, Limited human evidence
Key research limitations
Clinical evidence is limited, and outcomes depend on endocrine context, assay timing, formulation, and exact product identity.
Safety & toxicology context
Potential concerns include glucose dysregulation, edema, headache, endocrine effects, and immunogenicity or impurity risks.
Regulatory & development status
No FDA-approved drug product; FDA has previously raised compounding eligibility and safety concerns for ipamorelin.
Supplied strictly for in-vitro and ex-vivo laboratory research. Not for human or veterinary administration, diagnostic, or therapeutic use. Import and regulatory compliance remain the responsibility of the receiving researcher.
Available research formats
- Ipamorelin, 10 mgLyophilized
Lot documentation
Every Cendrix lot ships with an HPLC purity chromatogram, mass-spectrometry identity confirmation, appearance and reconstitution observations, and endotoxin testing where applicable. Lot certificates are retrievable from the Quality page using the lot number printed on the vial.
Curated references
External searches link to PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, Google Scholar, and FDA records. Cendrix does not endorse interpretations published in third-party sources.
Editorial provenance
- Last scientific review
- June 2026
- Literature search through
- June 2026
- Regulatory review status
- Pending counsel approval
Persistent disclaimer
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or personal experimentation. This content summarizes published research and is not medical advice.