
GHRP-2
D-alanyl-D-2-naphthylalanyl-L-alanyl-L-tryptophyl-D-phenylalanyl-L-lysinamide
GHRP-2 (Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-2) is a synthetic hexapeptide developed as a second-generation growth hormone secretagogue by Bowers and colleagues in the early 1990s. Also known as pralmorelin in clinical literature, it potently stimulates growth hormone release through GHS-R1a receptor activation. GHRP-2 incorporates D-amino acids for enhanced stability and resistance to enzymatic degradation, making it significantly more potent than earlier analogs like GHRP-6.
Clinical Benefits
Mechanism of Action
GHRP-2 functions as a potent growth hormone secretagogue by binding to and activating the growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R1a) located in the anterior pituitary gland and hypothalamus. This activation triggers calcium influx and subsequent growth hormone release through a pathway distinct from growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH). GHRP-2 also mimics ghrelin's bioactive motif, engaging ghrelin pathways to influence appetite regulation and metabolic function. The peptide's unique structure, incorporating D-amino acids, provides resistance to peptidase degradation while maintaining high receptor affinity and bioactivity.
Proven Results
Medical Disclaimer
GHRP-2 is an investigational research compound not approved by the FDA for human therapeutic use. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Any use should occur only under medical supervision in approved research settings.