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Hypothalamic & Pituitary Signaling · Evidence Level III

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

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Scientific overview

Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide studied for selective stimulation of growth-hormone release through the ghrelin receptor.

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Mechanism under investigation

Agonizes the growth-hormone secretagogue receptor GHS-R1a, promoting pulsatile growth-hormone release and downstream IGF-1 signaling.

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Research evidence summary

Limited human investigation with additional animal and mechanistic research.

Level III, Limited human evidence

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Key research limitations

Clinical evidence is limited, and outcomes depend on endocrine context, assay timing, formulation, and exact product identity.

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Safety & toxicology context

Potential concerns include glucose dysregulation, edema, headache, endocrine effects, and immunogenicity or impurity risks.

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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.

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Available research formats

  • Ipamorelin, 10 mgLyophilized
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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.

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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.