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CJC-1295 vs GHRP-6

Research material comparison: purity standards, available formats, molecular data, batch COA documentation, and regulatory status. For in vitro research use only.

CJC-1295: DGHRP-6: D
AttributeCJC-1295GHRP-6
CategoryGrowth Hormone SecretagogueGrowth Hormone Secretagogue
Evidence RatingDPreclinicalDPreclinical
Clinical StatusResearch-only / Not approved for human useResearch-only / Not approved for human use
MechanismCJC-1295 binds to GHRH receptors (GHRHR) on pituitary somatotroph cells, activating intracellular cAMP signaling to stimulate both the transcription of the GH gene and pulsatile release of endogenous growth hormone, which in turn increases IGF-1 levels. The released IGF-1 travels to muscle tissue fo...GHRP-6 functions as a synthetic ghrelin mimetic by binding to GHS-R1a in the pituitary and hypothalamus, triggering pulsatile GH release and raising IGF-1 levels. Unlike continuous GH administration, GHRP-6 maintains physiological feedback: as GH and IGF-1 rise, endogenous somatostatin increases to ...
Half-LifeNo DAC (mod GRF 1-29): ~30 min; With DAC: ~8 days~15–60 minutes
Bioavailability
Molecular WeightNo DAC: ~3367.9 g/mol; With DAC: ~3647.3 g/mol~873.0 g/mol
WADA StatusProhibitedProhibited
Research Half-LifeNo DAC (mod GRF 1-29): ~30 min; With DAC: ~8 days~15–60 minutes
Key Use Cases
  • Anti-Aging
  • Body Composition
  • Body Composition
Safety Concerns
  • Common: transient flushing/"head rush" within 5-10 minutes post-injection — hallmark of a potent injection, harmless and brief
  • Self-reported: flu-like symptoms, headaches, irritability, anxiety, nausea, hives (mild and transient)
  • Water retention and edema (dose-dependent; elevated GH causes sodium/water retention via kidneys)
  • Intense hunger due to ghrelin receptor activation (more pronounced than other GH secretagogues)
  • Transient mild increases in cortisol and ACTH (typically not clinically significant)
  • Water retention and bloating reported
Contraindications
  • Active malignancy or history of cancer (GH promotes cell proliferation)
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Pituitary tumors or prior pituitary surgery
  • Diabetes or pre-diabetes (risk of insulin resistance from sustained GH elevation)
  • Active malignancy (GH/IGF-1 elevation contraindicated)
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Pituitary disorders
  • Conditions worsened by increased appetite, cortisol, or fluid retention
Regulatory (US)Not FDA-approved. Research chemical only. WADA-banned under Section S2 (growth factors and related substances).Not FDA-approved. Research chemical only.

Research Material Specifications

Catalog specifications for the corresponding research materials, including batch documentation coverage.

SpecificationCJC-1295GHRP-6
Purity Standard≥98%≥98%
CAS NumberN/A87616-84-0
Molecular FormulaBlendN/A
Available Formats10mg, 5mg, 10mg10mg
Batch COAs Published3 on file
Stock StatusIn stockOut of stock

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