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GHRP-2 vs Tesamorelin
Research material comparison: purity standards, available formats, molecular data, batch COA documentation, and regulatory status. For in vitro research use only.
GHRP-2: CTesamorelin: A
| Attribute | GHRP-2 | Tesamorelin |
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| Category | Growth Hormone Secretagogue | Growth Hormone Secretagogue |
| Evidence Rating | C — Phase I–II Clinical Trials | A — FDA Approved |
| Clinical Status | Approved in Japan for GH deficiency diagnosis; research-only elsewhere | FDA-approved (Egrifta SV 2019, Egrifta WR March 2025) for HIV-associated lipodystrophy |
| Mechanism | GHRP-2 (C45H55N9O6) binds to and activates ghrelin (GH secretagogue) receptors on pituitary somatotrophs, triggering robust pulsatile GH release. In healthy adults, 100 mcg SC daily produces acute GH stimulation. Unlike continuous GH, GHRP-2 maintains physiological feedback controls. Once-daily admi... | Tesamorelin binds to and stimulates human GRF (growth hormone-releasing factor) receptors on the anterior pituitary with similar potency as endogenous GRF, stimulating synthesis and release of endogenous growth hormone. This increases IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 levels, leading to increased lipolysis and redu... |
| Half-Life | ~15–60 minutes | ~26–38 minutes |
| Bioavailability | — | — |
| Molecular Weight | ~817.0 g/mol | ~5135.9 g/mol |
| WADA Status | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| Research Half-Life | ~15–60 minutes | ~26–38 minutes |
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| Regulatory (US) | Not FDA-approved. Research chemical only. Banned by WADA. | FDA-approved: Egrifta SV (Oct 2019) and Egrifta WR (March 2025) for HIV-associated lipodystrophy. Prescription only. |
Research Material Specifications
Catalog specifications for the corresponding research materials, including batch documentation coverage.
| Specification | GHRP-2 | Tesamorelin |
|---|---|---|
| Purity Standard | >99% | >99% |
| CAS Number | 158861-67-7 | 218949-48-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C₄₅H₅₅N₉O₆ | C₂₂₃H₃₇₀N₇₂O₆₉S |
| Available Formats | 5mg, 10mg | 10mg, 20mg, 10mg |
| Batch COAs Published | — | 1 on file |
| Stock Status | In stock | In stock |
Availability at Volta Peptides
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