Research comparison
Hexarelin vs Ipamorelin
Side-by-side comparison of research status, mechanisms, pharmacokinetics, and administration routes.
Hexarelin is one of the most potent synthetic GHRP compounds, producing the largest GH pulse among GHRPs. Beyond its GH-stimulating properties, research highlights direct cardioprotective effects through CD36 receptor binding, independent of GH or IGF-1. Studies show benefits in heart failure models, myocardial infarction recovery, and protection against ventricular dysfunction.
Research Status
phase2
Half-Life
~2 hours
Molecular Formula
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Molecular Weight
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CAS Number
140703-51-1
Research Categories
Growth Hormone Axis, Cardiovascular
Routes of Administration
Ipamorelin is a selective growth hormone secretagogue and ghrelin receptor agonist. Unlike other GHRPs, it stimulates GH release with high selectivity — producing minimal cortisol, ACTH, or prolactin elevation. It is among the most studied GHRPs for its clean GH pulse profile, making it a preferred research peptide for GH axis studies with reduced side effect concern.
Research Status
Preclinical Research
Half-Life
~2 hours
Molecular Formula
C₃₈H₄₉N₉O₅
Molecular Weight
711.86 Da
CAS Number
170851-70-4
Research Categories
Growth Hormone Axis
Routes of Administration
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