Peptide · Research-only

Hexarelin

A potent growth-hormone-releasing peptide; an unapproved research chemical.

Key facts

  • Status: Research-only
  • Used for: GH secretagogue
  • Natural counterpart: A synthetic mimic of ghrelin.
  • Target enzyme / receptor: Ghrelin receptor (GHS-R1a) & CD36 — GPCR
  • Signalling pathway: Gαq → PLC → strong pituitary GH release
    In plain terms: Strongly hits the hunger-hormone receptor to release GH.
  • Crystal / cryo-EM structure: Available  PDB 7F9Y ↗

Status & safety

This is sold as an unapproved “research chemical” (labelled “not for human use”). It is not approved, is unregulated, and carries real safety and legal risks. We cover it for information, not to encourage buying or using it.

Research & clinical studies

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