Growth Hormone Axis
Hexarelin
Potent GHS-R1a agonist studied for GH release and for GH-independent CD36 receptor signalling in cardiac tissue models.
Also known asExamorelin · Hexarelin Acetate
Identity
Residue chain
One bead per amino acid residue, N-terminus to C-terminus. Long chains are shown truncated.
- Molecular weight
- 887.0 Da
- Amino acid residues
- 6
- Half-life
- ~30–70 minutes
- CAS number
- —
Monograph
Specifications
- Research area
- Growth Hormone Axis
- Half-life
- ~30–70 minutes
- Molecular weight
- 887.0 Da
- Amino acid residues
- 6
- Mechanism of action
- Highly potent agonist of the GHS-R1a receptor. Additionally, it activates GH-independent CD36 receptors in cardiac tissue, promoting cardioprotection and ventricular function.
- Storage and handling
- Refrigerate at 2–8 °C after reconstitution. Powder is stable at room temperature.