A synthetic peptide structurally similar to growth-hormone-releasing hormone, used to stimulate endogenous growth-hormone secretion.
Tesamorelin is the only EMA/FDA-authorised GHRH analog, indicated for HIV-associated lipodystrophy. CJC-1295 is a long-acting research-only GHRH analog popular in grey-market peptide protocols.
Compounds where this term is relevant
- Tesamorelin · Synthetic GHRH analogue · stimulates pituitary GH release · daily subcutaneous
- CJC-1295 · Modified GHRH analogue (29 AA) · prolonged GH release · grey-market protocols add DAC linker
- Sermorelin · Synthetic GHRH(1-29) analogue · stimulates pulsatile GH release · daily subcutaneous
Related terms
- Secretagogue · A substance that causes another substance to be secreted from a tissue or gland.
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