Tesamorelin
Stabilized GHRH analogue
Tesamorelin is a synthetic growth-hormone-releasing-factor analogue studied in pituitary GH release, IGF-1 signaling, body-composition research, and metabolic effects.
For laboratory and research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.
Form
Lyophilized
Available strengths
5 mg · 10 mg
Research class
Hypothalamic & Pituitary Signaling
Evidence grade
Level I
Substantial controlled human evidence
Scientific overview
Tesamorelin is a synthetic growth-hormone-releasing-factor analogue studied in pituitary GH release, IGF-1 signaling, body-composition research, and metabolic effects.
Mechanism under investigation
Activates pituitary GHRH receptors, increasing endogenous growth-hormone secretion and downstream IGF-1.
Research evidence summary
Substantial human evidence and an FDA-approved prescription drug for a specific indication.
Review required
Key research limitations
Approved-product evidence does not establish equivalence of an independently sourced research preparation.
Safety & toxicology context
Approved labeling includes glucose intolerance, elevated IGF-1, fluid retention, hypersensitivity, injection-site reactions, and contraindications related to active malignancy or disrupted hypothalamic-pituitary axis.
Regulatory & development status
The active ingredient is used in an FDA-approved prescription drug; research material is not an approved product.
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
- Tesamorelin, 5 mgLyophilized
- Tesamorelin, 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.