Ipamorelin
Price range: £10.00 through £35.00
CAS Number: 170851-70-4
Strengths Available: 5mg / 10mg
Format: Sealed containment / vial presentations available
Volume: 2mL/3mL
What IPAMORELIN is about
Ipamorelin is one of the most widely discussed growth hormone secretagogues in endocrine research. It is known for its selective action on the ghrelin receptor, which allows researchers to explore growth hormone release without significantly affecting other hormonal pathways. Because of this selectivity, Ipamorelin has become a reference compound in studies examining growth hormone pulse dynamics and hormonal signalling regulation.
Description
What Is Ipamorelin?
Ipamorelin acts as a signalling molecule that tells the body to release its own growth hormone. Rather than supplying growth hormone directly, it activates a specific receptor involved in natural hormone secretion. In simple terms, it helps researchers observe how growth hormone is released in short, controlled pulses.
Why Researchers Study Ipamorelin
- Study of growth hormone pulse patterns
- Investigation of ghrelin receptor signalling
- Exploration of hormonal selectivity and specificity
- Comparison with other growth hormone secretagogues
Why Ipamorelin Is Often Researched with CJC-1295
Ipamorelin is frequently researched alongside CJC-1295 because the two compounds stimulate growth hormone release through complementary pathways. Ipamorelin acts via the ghrelin receptor, while CJC-1295 works through the GHRH receptor. Together, they allow researchers to study growth hormone secretion from multiple regulatory angles.
What the Research Has Shown
Research has demonstrated that Ipamorelin can stimulate measurable increases in growth hormone levels in experimental settings, with minimal impact on cortisol or prolactin pathways.
This selectivity has made Ipamorelin particularly valuable in research focused on isolated growth hormone signalling rather than broader endocrine effects.
Scientific Background and Mechanism of Action
Ipamorelin acts selectively on the ghrelin (GHS-R1a) receptor, stimulating endogenous GH release through the pituitary axis while preserving natural feedback cycles. Unlike earlier GHRPs such as GHRP-6 or Hexarelin, Ipamorelin shows minimal effect on ACTH or prolactin, making it a precise tool for evaluating GH pulsatility and receptor responsiveness. Laboratory research has also linked Ipamorelin to enhanced IGF-1 expression and anabolic gene signalling without elevating undesired hormonal axes.
Synergy with CJC-1295
In controlled studies, Ipamorelin and CJC-1295 are frequently co-administered to explore their complementary roles in the growth hormone axis. CJC-1295 acts as a growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) analogue, stimulating GH release from the hypothalamus, while Ipamorelin stimulates the pituitary directly via the ghrelin receptor. When used together, they produce a synergistic pattern of GH pulsatility and amplitude, offering a comprehensive model for studying endocrine signalling and metabolic regulation.
This dual mechanism has been investigated in laboratory contexts for its role in modulating lipid metabolism, muscle protein synthesis, and cellular repair responses. Researchers value the CJC-Ipamorelin combination for its predictable hormonal profile, receptor selectivity, and favourable desensitisation dynamics compared with older GHS series peptides.
Ingredient Profile
Single research compound: Ipamorelin.
CAS: 170851-70-4.
Purity >99%.
Supplied as lyophilised powder (no excipients, fillers or additives).
Active Ingredients
Ipamorelin — 5mg / 10mg
Ingredient Breakdown
Ipamorelin: 5mg / 10mg of active peptide per vial (lyophilised).
What makes Ipamorelin different from other
growth hormone secretagogues?
Ipamorelin is valued for its selectivity, meaning it primarily stimulates growth hormone release without significantly affecting other hormones.
Is Ipamorelin a growth hormone?
No. It signals the body to release its own growth hormone rather than acting as growth hormone itself.
Why is selectivity important in research?
Selective compounds allow researchers to study specific pathways without confounding effects from other hormones.
Why is Ipamorelin often paired with CJC-1295?
Because together they stimulate growth hormone release through complementary receptor pathways.
Does research show increases in IGF-1?
Yes. Increases in IGF-1 have been observed as a downstream marker of growth hormone signalling.
Is Ipamorelin approved for medical use?
No. It is supplied strictly for research and laboratory use only.
Does lack of approval mean it lacks scientific value?
No. Many compounds remain valuable research tools without becoming approved medicines.
Why does purity matter for Ipamorelin research?
High purity ensures observed effects are attributable to the compound itself.
What does research grade mean?
It indicates batch traceability and documentation suitable for laboratory investigation.
Is international supply available?
Yes. International fulfilment and temperature-controlled shipping can be supported where appropriate.
Research & laboratory use only. Not for human or veterinary use. Not a medicinal product, supplement, food or medical device. No therapeutic, diagnostic, cosmetic, wellness or lifestyle claims are made or implied. Analytical reference/click information is a laboratory measurement aid only and must not be applied to living systems.
Typically supplied at >99% purity, supported by batch-specific analytical data. UK-based preparation, analysis and release under scientist-led, GMP-aligned processes with full batch-level traceability. Certificate of Analysis (CoA) available on request; independent analytical verification where appropriate.
Store the lyophilised powder refrigerated at 2–8°C, protected from light and moisture; suitable for longer-term storage frozen at -20°C. Handle under appropriate laboratory conditions. For in vitro research use only.
For in vitro laboratory research only. Reconstitution, handling and experimental design at the discretion of the qualified researcher. The 300-click sealed-containment system is an analytical measurement reference only and does not represent dosing or administration guidance. Not for use in living systems.
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