What is GHRP-6 5mg?
GHRP-6 (Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-6) is a synthetic hexapeptide and GHSR-1a (ghrelin receptor) agonist. Stimulates pulsatile GH release from the pituitary via a mechanism independent of GHRH, and additionally stimulates appetite via central ghrelin pathway activation. GHRP-6 is one of the original and most extensively studied GHRPs — providing a well-characterised tool for GH axis research, appetite regulation, and combined GH-secretion models when paired with GHRH analogs.
Research Applications
GH Axis & Pituitary Research
GHSR-1a agonism stimulates GH pulse amplitude and frequency independently of GHRH. Combined GHRP-6 + GHRH protocols produce synergistic GH release — standard in GH secretion research.
Appetite & Ghrelin Pathway
GHRP-6 activates central ghrelin receptors, producing robust appetite stimulation. Research model for appetite dysregulation, cachexia, and ghrelin pathway pharmacology.
GH Deficiency & Recovery Models
GHRP-6 as a tool for GH restoration in hypophysectomised or GH-deficient models — well-established protocol with decades of research data.
Quick Specs
| Product | GHRP-6 5mg × 10 Vials (50mg total) |
| CAS | 87616-84-0 |
| Sequence | His-D-Trp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH₂ |
| Format | Lyophilised powder, 10-vial kit |
| Purity | ≥99% HPLC, MS confirmed |
| Storage | −20°C lyophilised; 4°C reconstituted, 7 days |