Name: GHRP-6
Sequence: His – D‑Trp – Ala – Trp – D‑Phe – Lys – NH₂
Peptide Length: 6 amino acids
CAS Number: 87616‑84‑0
Molecular Formula: C₄₆H₅₆N₁₂O₆
Molecular Weight: 873.01 g/mol
COA (certificate of analysis) provided: ghrp-6_coa_99.39%
Purity: 99.39% HPLC

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GHRP‑6 is a hexapeptide studied for its ability to activate the ghrelin receptor (GHS‑R1a) and stimulate growth hormone–related pathways in laboratory models. It belongs to the Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide (GHRP) family.
Below is the functional profile as understood in non‑clinical research.

1. Ghrelin Receptor Activation
GHRP‑6 is a potent agonist of the ghrelin receptor, which is involved in:

growth hormone signalling

appetite regulation

energy balance

metabolic pathways

This receptor is distinct from the GHRH receptor, giving GHRP‑6 a unique research profile.

2. Growth Hormone Secretagogue Activity
In research models, GHRP‑6 is used to study:

pulsatile GH release mechanisms

pituitary signalling pathways

interactions between ghrelin and somatotroph cells

It is part of the broader class of GH secretagogues, which includes GHRP‑2, Hexarelin, and Ipamorelin.

3. Appetite‑Related Signalling
Because it interacts with the ghrelin receptor, GHRP‑6 is frequently used in studies involving:

appetite stimulation

feeding behaviour

metabolic regulation

This makes it a common tool in energy‑balance and hunger‑pathway research.

4. Synergy With GHRH Pathways
Research often explores how GHRP‑6 interacts with:

GHRH

somatostatin inhibition

GH pulse amplitude and frequency

These interactions help map out the dual‑pathway GH release model.

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