MB1 Labs Peptides

Selective GH Secretagogue

The Most Selective Growth Hormone Secretagogue Known

Ipamorelin is a pentapeptide ghrelin receptor agonist that selectively stimulates pulsatile growth hormone release without affecting other pituitary hormones. Unlike older GHRPs, ipamorelin has no measurable effect on ACTH, cortisol, prolactin, FSH, LH, or TSH — making it the "cleanest" GH secretagogue available for research. This exceptional selectivity has made it both a therapeutic candidate and a model compound for understanding receptor specificity.

  • Pentapeptide sequence: Aib-His-D-2Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH₂
  • Binds GHSR-1a (ghrelin receptor) with high selectivity
  • No effect on ACTH, cortisol, prolactin, FSH, LH, or TSH
  • Pulsatile GH release (peak ~40 min, t½ ~2 hours)
  • Respects physiologic GH rhythms
Precision GH Signaling

How Ipamorelin Achieves Unmatched Selectivity

Ipamorelin functions as a "precision tap" on the GH axis. By activating GHSR-1a without triggering broader pituitary responses, it produces a brief, physiologic-like GH pulse that returns to baseline — unlike GHRP-6 or hexarelin which act more like "broad faucets" causing neuroendocrine spillover. In animal studies, ipamorelin showed no ACTH/cortisol elevation even at doses >200× its GH ED50.

  • Activates GHSR-1a on pituitary somatotrophs
  • Synergizes with endogenous GHRH pathway
  • Counteracts somatostatin inhibitory tone
  • No ACTH/cortisol elevation at >200× GH-effective dose
  • Minimal neuroendocrine "noise" vs. older GHRPs
Research Applications

From Bone Protection to Metabolic Research

Ipamorelin research spans multiple therapeutic areas. Studies demonstrate its ability to counteract glucocorticoid-induced bone loss (4× increase in bone formation), improve nitrogen balance, potentiate insulin release, and accelerate GI recovery. Its selectivity also makes it valuable as a diagnostic probe — radiolabeled ipamorelin can image ghrelin receptor expression in cancer and heart failure research.

  • Bone health: Counteracts glucocorticoid-induced bone loss
  • Muscle preservation: Improves nitrogen balance
  • Metabolic research: Potentiates insulin release
  • GI function: Accelerates post-operative recovery
  • Diagnostic imaging: PET probe for GHSR-1a expression

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Everything You Need to Know!

Frequently Asked Questions

A sterile, sealed vial containing a defined amount of lyophilized peptide, labeled with product name and lot number.

Yes. A COA is available for every lot and can be requested from our support team.

Each batch is analyzed using established methods (e.g. HPLC, MS) to confirm identity and purity as stated on the COA.

Store unopened vials in a refrigerator (2–8 °C), protected from light and moisture, unless otherwise indicated on the product label.

No. All MB1 Labs products are supplied strictly as laboratory reagents for research use only and are not intended for human or veterinary use, diagnostics, or therapy.


  • Third-party tested

    Independent analytical testing to verify identity and purity of each batch.

  • COAs FOR EVERY LOT

    Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis available for all released batches.

  • RESEARCH-ONLY USE

    Supplied strictly as laboratory reagents – not for human or veterinary use.

  • CONTROLLED HANDLING

    Standardized storage and handling to help preserve compound integrity.