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Ipamorelin

Peptide selective agonist of the ghrelin/growth hormone secretagogue receptor

  • FormulaC38H49N9O5
  • Molecular weight711.9 g/mol
  • CAS number170851-70-4
  • PubMed results50

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Identification

Field of researchSport and recovery
FormulaC38H49N9O5
Molecular weight711.9 g/mol
CAS number170851-70-4
Also known asNNC-26-0161, Y9M3S784Z6, Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2, NNC-260161, NNC 26-0161, Aib-His-2Nal-Phe-Lys-NH2, RefChem:148620, Ipamorelin [INN], IPAMORELIN ACETATE, C38H49N9O5
PubChemCID 9831659

Summary

Ipamorelin (INN; development code NNC 26-0161) is a peptide selective agonist of the ghrelin/growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS) and a growth hormone secretagogue.

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Published research

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  1. Injectable Peptide Therapy: A Primer for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine PhysiciansReviewMayfield CK, Bolia IK, Feingold CL et al. · Am J Sports Med, 2026 · PMID 41476424 · DOI
  2. Therapeutic Peptides in Orthopaedics: Applications, Challenges, and Future DirectionsReviewRahman OF, Lee SJ, Seeds WA · J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev, 2026 · PMID 41490200 · DOI
  3. Ipamorelin, the first selective growth hormone secretagogueRaun K, Hansen BS, Johansen NL et al. · Eur J Endocrinol, 1998 · PMID 9849822 · DOI
  4. Safety and Efficacy of Approved and Unapproved Peptide Therapies for Musculoskeletal Injuries and Athletic PerformanceReviewMendias CL, Awan TM · Sports Med, 2026 · PMID 41966639 · DOI
  5. Peptide Supplements and Their Therapeutic Applications in Sports MedicineTewari K, Liu TP, Im C et al. · Am J Sports Med, 2026 · PMID 42578445 · DOI
  6. Therapeutic Peptides in Aesthetic, Metabolic and Endocrine Conditions: Effects, Safety, Clinical Applications, and Future PerspectivesReviewRenke G, Chinellato L · Int J Mol Sci, 2026 · PMID 42123471 · DOI
  7. Therapeutic peptides in gerontology: mechanisms and applications for healthy agingReviewMavrych V, Shypilova I, Bolgova O · Front Aging, 2026 · PMID 42021992 · DOI
  8. A new era of doping? Use of peptide and peptide-analog drugs in recreational and professional sport and bodybuilding: a critical reviewReviewCoutinho LFD, DE Oliveira Neves LF, Camilo RP · J Sports Med Phys Fitness, 2026 · PMID 41880199 · DOI

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Data provenance

DataSourceRecord
Chemical identity and structurePubChemCID 9831659
Published literaturePubMedSearch on PubMed
Summary sentenceWikipediaIpamorelin

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