Description
Hexarelin
Hexarelin, a synthetic growth hormone-releasing peptide, exhibits the ability to bind to and activate the growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHSR) in the brain, akin to ghrelin, a natural hormone. Notably, it surpasses ghrelin in chemical stability and functional potency. This increased stability and potency make it a potentially promising therapeutic agent, particularly in the realm of cardiovascular conditions. The activation of GHSR by it may stimulate the release of growth hormone and have favorable effects on cardiovascular function.
| Hexarelin | |
| CAS Number | 140703-51-1 |
| Molar Mass | 887.059 g·mol−1 |
| Chemical Formula | C47H58N12O6 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S)-6-amino-2-[[(2R)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2R)-2-[[(2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoyl]amino]-3-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoyl]amino]propanoyl]amino]-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoyl]amino]-3-phenylpropanoyl]amino]hexanamide |
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