GHRP-6 acetate is a synthetic growth hormone (GH) secretagogue and an agonist of the GH secretagogue receptor (GHS-R), which is also known as the ghrelin receptor. It inhibits binding of the GHS-R agonist MK-0677 (Ibutamoren) to COS-7 cell membranes expressing human GHS-R type Ia and binding of ghrelin to COS-7 cells expressing human GHS-R. GHRP-6 stimulates intracellular calcium mobilization in BHK cells expressing the human receptor and inositol phosphate production in COS-7 cells expressing the human receptor. It also acts as a negative allosteric modulator of ghrelin signaling. GHRP-6 induces release of GH, but not thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), or follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), in isolated rat pituitary gland. It increases levels of GH, but not TSH, LH, FSH, or prolactin, in rat blood when administered subcutaneously at a dose of 50 μg. GHRP-6 increases food intake in rats when administered intracerebroventricularly at 0.3, 1, and 3 nmol.
MedKoo Cat#: 574018
Name: GHRP-6 acetate
CAS#: 145177-42-0 (acetate)
Chemical Formula: C52H68N12O12
Exact Mass: 0.0000
Molecular Weight: 1053.19
Elemental Analysis: C, 59.30; H, 6.51; N, 15.96; O, 18.23
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 1,053.19 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
