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GHRP-6 vs Sermorelin
Research material comparison: purity standards, available formats, molecular data, batch COA documentation, and regulatory status. For in vitro research use only.
GHRP-6: DSermorelin: C
| Attribute | GHRP-6 | Sermorelin |
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| Category | Growth Hormone Secretagogue | Growth Hormone Secretagogue |
| Evidence Rating | D — Preclinical | C — Phase I–II Clinical Trials |
| Clinical Status | Research-only / Not approved for human use | Previously FDA-approved (Geref, discontinued); now used off-label via compounding |
| Mechanism | 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 ... | Sermorelin binds to GHRH receptors (GHRHR) on somatotroph cells in the anterior pituitary gland, stimulating both transcription of the HGH gene and pulsatile release of endogenous growth hormone. The released HGH increases protein synthesis, fat breakdown (lipolysis), and tissue repair across multip... |
| Half-Life | ~15–60 minutes | ~10–20 minutes |
| Bioavailability | — | — |
| Molecular Weight | ~873.0 g/mol | ~3357.9 g/mol |
| WADA Status | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| Research Half-Life | ~15–60 minutes | ~10–20 minutes |
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| Regulatory (US) | Not FDA-approved. Research chemical only. | Previously FDA-approved (Geref) for pediatric GH deficiency; voluntarily discontinued by manufacturer for commercial reasons. FDA confirmed in 2013 it was not withdrawn for safety. Available via compounding pharmacies. WADA-banned. |
Research Material Specifications
Catalog specifications for the corresponding research materials, including batch documentation coverage.
| Specification | GHRP-6 | Sermorelin |
|---|---|---|
| Purity Standard | ≥98% | ≥98% |
| CAS Number | 87616-84-0 | 86168-78-7 |
| Molecular Formula | N/A | C₁₄₉H₂₄₆N₄₄O₄₂S |
| Available Formats | 10mg | 5mg |
| Batch COAs Published | — | 1 on file |
| Stock Status | Out of stock | In stock |
Availability at Volta Peptides
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