CAS number:
87616-84-0
Sequence
H-His-D-Trp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH2
Molecular formula: C46H56N12O6
Molecular weight: 873 a.m.u.
Fields of Application
Diagnostic agent for growth hormone secretion deficiency
Description
Growth hormone-releasing peptide 6 (GHRP-6), also known as growth hormone-releasing hexapeptide, is one of several synthetic met-enkephalin analogues that were developed for their growth hormone-releasing activity and are called growth hormone secretagogues. They lack opioid activity but are potent stimulators of growth hormone (GH) release.
Administration:
Injectable form.